What is the greatest distance between two football teams contesting a derby? | Soccer
By: Guardian sport | Published: 2026-05-13 07:00:23 | Source: www.theguardian.com
“Carlisle and Barrow will play each other next season in the Cumbrian derby in the National League,” writes Peter Hutchinson. “The clubs are located at opposite ends of Cumbria and the distance between the two grounds is some 78 miles [by car]. Does this make it the greatest distance between two teams involved in a ‘derby’?
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