"Derby defeat" refers to a sports event where a team from a particular city or region loses against another team from the same area in a fiercely competitive match.
Sentences with «derby defeat»
Arsenal players have gone into hiding on social media, after the North London derby defeat on Saturday. (dailycannon.com)
If you're a fan, you'll be delighted with their response to the Manchester derby defeat in that they've since embarked on a five - game winning run, but the lack of goals — and entertaining football to some degree — will come as a frustration. (football-bookmakers.com)
The 27 - year - old has failed to establish himself in the Red Devils's playing XI this season, although he picked up an injury during the Manchester derby defeat back in September. (footytransfer.com)