A West Country derby is a sporting fixture involving teams from the West Country, in England.
Football The term has been used to describe matches between any two of the following clubs: Bristol City, Bristol Rovers, Cheltenham Town, Exeter City, Plymouth Argyle, Forest Green Rovers, Swindon Town, Torquay United, Truro City and Yeovil Town.
Rugby West Country derby is also a phrase used in rugby, one of the fiercest rivalries is between Bath and Gloucester.
Another rivalry in this category is between the Bristol Bears and the Exeter Chiefs
Bath vs Gloucester +TeamPlayedGames wonDrawsGames lostPoints ForPoints AgainstPoint Difference Bath Rugby94321810+8 Gloucester Rugby92341018–8
Cricket Games between Somerset and Gloucestershire can be referred to as a West Country derby.
Summary of Results Overall Results Matches played Gloucestershire wins Somerset wins Draws 33 14 19 –
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