The Paris derby (), also referred to as Le Derby Francilien, is a French football rivalry contested between Paris Saint-Germain FC (women) (PSG) and Paris FC (women) (PFC), the two largest professional women's clubs based in Paris, France. Both PFC (formerly Juvisy) and PSG were founded in 1971, making them among the oldest clubs in French women's football.
During the 1990s and 2000s, Juvisy established itself as the dominant Parisian side, regularly competing for national championships alongside OL Lyonnes and benefiting from consistent support from the Essonne departmental council. PSG, in contrast, remained a mid-table club for much of this period, undergoing a squad overhaul in 2005 to promote young talent and restructure the team. Juvisy's sustained strength was highlighted by decisive victories over PSG, illustrating the club's superior resources and squad depth.
PSG gradually closed the gap after 2009, strengthened by key signings and the 2012 takeover by Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), which bolstered the squad and allowed the club to challenge Lyon and assert dominance in the Paris derby. Juvisy's absorption into Paris FC in 2017 created a new dynamic, with PFC seeking to compete with the top teams despite initial difficulties. Throughout the 2010s, PSG largely dominated the derby, while Paris FC emerged as a third force in French women's football during the 2020s.
The Paris derby also extends to men's football, where Paris Saint-Germain FC and Paris FC compete at the highest level. PSG was founded in 1970 and quickly became the leading professional club in the capital, while Paris FC, which split from PSG in 1972, spent decades outside the top flight. Following Paris FC's promotion to Ligue 1 in 2025, the men's derby returned to the French top division for the first time in decades, further intensifying the historical rivalry between the two clubs.
History
Juvisy supremacy
Both Étoile Sportive de Juvisy-sur-Orge and Paris Saint-Germain FC (women) were founded in 1971, making them among the oldest clubs in French women's football. During the 1990s and 2000s, Juvisy shared championship honours with OL Lyonnes and emerged as the dominant force in the Paris region. At a time when women’s football remained largely amateur, Juvisy benefited from sustained support from the Essonne departmental council, allowing the club to develop stronger organization and resources.
PSG, by contrast, remained a mid-table side, typically finishing between fifth and tenth place. A first restructuring of the team took place in 2005. With the backing of the club, manager Cyril Combettes overhauled the squad, with veterans Ingrid Boyeldieu, Stéphanie Hoffele, and Florence Freyermuth departing and CNFE Clairefontaine graduates Laure Boulleau and Sabrina Delannoy arriving. The club also dissolved its third-division side, leaving PSG with a squad of roughly 20 players for the season.
Juvisy, meanwhile, required no major overhaul. The club compensated for the retirement of Stéphanie Mugneret-Béghé and the maternity leave of Aline Riera by signing internationals Anne-Laure Casseleux and Amélie Coquet, who joined eight other French internationals already at the club. Led by captain Sandrine Soubeyrand, Juvisy recorded 21 wins, one defeat, and 85 goals during the campaign. The side defeated PSG 4–0 in the league, with goals from Marinette Pichon, Élise Bussaglia, Virginie Mendes, and Laëtitia Tonazzi.
The return fixture proved even more one-sided, as Juvisy defeated PSG 5–0 at the Stade Georges-Maquin. Marinette Pichon scored a hat-trick, while Peggy Provost and Sandrine Soubeyrand added further goals. With several players unavailable, PSG took the field with only nine outfield players, including two goalkeepers: captain Bérangère Sapowicz in goal and reserve goalkeeper Cécilie Quatredeniers deployed at left-back. Although PSG had defeated Juvisy twice during their first two seasons in the Première Ligue, Juvisy subsequently established clear dominance in the fixture, recording 11 wins and two draws between 2003 and 2010. In domestic cup competitions, their first meeting in 2005 ended in a comprehensive 7–0 victory for Juvisy, while the second, in 2008, was won by PSG thanks to a brace from Marie-Laure Delie, allowing the club to reach the final at the Stade de France.
PSG's rise and PFC takeover
PSG did not begin to challenge consistently at the top of the table until 2009, a season marked by the signings of Élise Bussaglia, Jessica Houara, and Julie Soyer, as well as short-term spells by Americans Camille Abily and Sonia Bompastor. On 18 October 2009, PSG played their first match at the Parc des Princes, winning through a goal from Abily, a result that coincided with a gradual rebalancing of the rivalry during the following decade.
PSG were further strengthened following the takeover by Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) in 2012, developing a fierce rivalry with Lyon, winning several national titles, and reaching two UEFA Women's Champions League finals. During the 2010s, PSG largely dominated the Paris derby, reflecting the financial disparity created by QSI investment. Juvisy's victory in the derby on 6 December 2013, when captain Sandrine Soubeyrand led the side to a 1–0 win over PSG, was the club's last for nearly 13 years.
In June 2017, Paris FC (women) absorbed Juvisy with the aim of challenging Lyon and PSG for the top positions. Despite substantial investment, Paris FC initially struggled to reach the podium. Meanwhile, PSG claimed their first league title in 2021, the first by a Parisian club since Juvisy in 2006. During the 2020s, Paris FC gradually established itself as the third force in the Première Ligue, notably defeating PSG in the 2025 Coupe de France Féminine final on penalties following a goalless draw in May 2025.
PSG responded with a 3–0 away victory over Paris FC in the championship semi-final at the Stade Sébastien Charléty, denying PFC captain Gaëtane Thiney a place in the final and marking the final match of her career. PSG followed this with another 3–0 victory in the Coupe LFFP semi-finals in February 2026. Playing at the Campus PSG, second-half goals from Romée Leuchter, Merveille Kanjinga, and Rasheedat Ajibade secured PSG's place in the final.
The rematch of the previous French Cup final also went in favour of PSG, who defeated Paris FC 2–1 in the semi-finals at the Campus PSG in April 2026. Reduced to ten players for the entire second half, and then to nine for the final ten minutes, PSG secured qualification thanks to goals from Anaïs Ebayilin and Leuchter, the latter converting a penalty after an early own goal from Élisa De Almeida on the counterattack. Having failed to defeat PSG in their previous four meetings across all competitions that season, Paris FC eventually secured victory in the most decisive encounter: the Première Ligue play-off semi-final in May 2026. PSG created several chances throughout the match at the Stade Jean-Bouin but were unable to convert them. A late goal from former PSG player Hawa Sangaré gave Paris FC their first derby victory since 2013 and qualified the club for the final against Lyon.
Statistics
Honours
Première Ligue 1 6 Coupe de France Féminine 4 2 5 8
Head-to-head
Première Ligue 71 28 29 14 92 92 Coupe de France Féminine 11 6 1 4 20 13 Coupe LFFP 1 1 0 0 3 0 Total 83 35 30 18 115 105
Matches
Première Ligue
Coupe de France Féminine
Coupe LFFP
Records
Most appearances
1 Gaëtane Thiney MF PFC 2008–2025 40 2 Annaïg Butel DF PFC 2007–2023 32 3 Julie Soyer DF PSG 2009–2012 30 PFC 2012–2024 4 Sabrina Delannoy DF PSG 2005–2017 28 5 Clara Mateo FW PFC 2016– 28 6 Nelly Guilbert DF PFC 1998–2016 27 7 Sandrine Soubeyrand MF PFC 2000–2014 26 8 Théa Gréboval DF PFC 2014– 25
Top goalscorers
1 Marie-Antoinette Katoto FW PSG 2015–2025 15 2 Marie-Laure Delie FW PSG 2007–20082013–2018 10 3 Marinette Pichon FW PFC 2004–2007 9 4 Laëtitia Tonazzi FW PFC 2001–2012 8 5 Gaëtane Thiney MF PFC 2008–2025 7 6 Lindsey Heaps FW PSG 2012–2016
Biggest wins
5 May 2005 Coupe de France Féminine PSG 0–7 PFC 7 goals 10 May 2014 Coupe de France Féminine PFC 0–6 PSG 6 goals 18 December 2005 Première Ligue PFC 5–0 PSG 5 goals 26 September 2021 Première Ligue PSG 4–0 PFC 4 goals
Highest-scoring matches
1 5 May 2005 Coupe de France Féminine PSG 0–7 PFC 7 2 10 May 2014 Coupe de France Féminine PFC 0–6 PSG 6 3 20 November 1983 Première Ligue PFC 4–2 PSG 4 18 September 1988 Première Ligue PSG 1–5 PFC 5 9 September 2018 Première Ligue PSG 5–1 PFC 6 10 March 2024 Coupe de France Féminine PFC 3–3 PSG
Longest winning runs
1 PSG 15 October 2017 26 September 2021 10 2 PFC 9 February 2003 17 September 2006 9 3 PFC 9 October 1983 8 November 1987 5
Longest unbeaten runs
1 PSG 24 May 2014 16 May 2026 23 12 35 2 PFC 9 February 2003 6 April 2008 10 2 12 3 PFC 4 October 1981 8 November 1987 7 2 9
Highest attendances
Neutral 3 May 2025 Coupe de France Féminine Stade de l'Épopée 8,108 PFC 7 December 2024 Première Ligue Stade Sébastien Charléty 6,667 PSG 18 October 2009 Première Ligue Parc des Princes 5,892
Playing for both clubs
A total of 21 players have played for both clubs during their careers.
List of players
1 Aïssatou Tounkara2 Anissa Lahmari3 Aude Moreau4 Élisa De Almeida5 Élise Bussaglia6 Estelle Cascarino7 Célina Ould Hocine8 Céline Deville9 Florence Freyermuth10 Hawa Sangaré11 Inès Dhaou12 Julie Soyer13 Kadidiatou Diani14 Karima Benameur Taieb15 Laure Lepailleur16 Léa Declercq17 Oriane Jean-François18 Ouleymata Sarr19 Sarah Bouhaddi20 Teninsoun Sissoko21 Thiniba Samoura
Men's derby
The men's Paris derby is contested between Paris Saint-Germain FC (PSG) and Paris FC (PFC). PSG, founded in 1970 through the merger of Paris FC and Stade Saint-Germain, has grown into the dominant club in both the capital and French football, regularly competing in Ligue 1 and European competitions. Paris FC, which split from PSG in 1972, spent decades in the lower divisions before returning to the top flight in 2025.
The rivalry traces its roots to the early history of football in the French capital, where historic clubs like Racing Club de France Football and Red Star FC once competed. PSG emerged from efforts by the French Football Federation (FFF) to create a major inner‑city club in the late 1960s, while Paris FC originally remained in Ligue 1 following the 1972 split. PSG quickly established itself as the capital's leading club, taking over the Parc des Princes and embarking on a period of sustained success that left Paris FC largely absent from the top tier. Consequently, first‑team meetings between the two were rare for decades.
Following Paris FC's promotion to Ligue 1 in 2025, the Paris derby returned as a significant fixture in French football. The two clubs' home stadiums—PSG's Parc des Princes and PFC's Stade Jean-Bouin—are separated by only a short distance, creating one of the closest geographic derbies in world football. The first top‑flight meeting since 1990 took place on 4 January 2026 at the Parc des Princes, with PSG winning 2–1 in a closely contested match. A subsequent Coupe de France encounter saw Paris FC secure a 1–0 victory, marking PSG's first home defeat in the competition in several years.
References
External links PSG.FR | Official site of Paris Saint-Germain Paris FC: Certifié Paris