Derry City was founded in 1928 and has historically been one of the most successful teams in the League of Ireland.
Dundalk FC has won the League of Ireland title 15 times, making them one of the most successful clubs in the league's history.
Derry City's home ground is the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, named after former player and captain Ryan McBride who tragically passed away in 2017.
Dundalk FC's home ground is Oriel Park, located in Dundalk, County Louth. The stadium has a capacity of 4,500.
Derry City won their only FAI Cup in 1989, defeating Cork City in the final. Dundalk, on the other hand, has won the competition 12 times, with their most recent victory coming in 2020.
Both Derry City and Dundalk have a strong rivalry with fellow Irish Premier Division team Shamrock Rovers, with matches between the three clubs often highly anticipated by fans.