Yadanarbon F.C.–Yangon United F.C. rivalry
| Other names | Super Myanmar derby |
|---|---|
| Location | Central-Southern Myanmar |
| Teams | Yadanarbon Yangon United |
| First meeting | Yadanarbon 2–2 Yangon United (13 October 2009) Myanmar National League Cup |
| Latest meeting | Yadanarbon 1-3 Yangon United (23 June 2025) MNL Cup |
| Statistics | |
| Total meetings | 30 |
| Most wins | Yangon United (14) |
Most player appearances | Yan Aung Kyaw (25 matches) |
All-time series | Yangon United: 14 Drawn: 9 Yadanarbon: 7 |
The Yadanarbon–Yangon United or Super Myanmar derby is a notable rivalry in Myanmar football as between Yadanarbon Football Club and Yangon United Football Club; first contested in 2009. Yadanarbon plays at the Bahtoo Stadium in Mandalay and Yangon United at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon. Although the two clubs have frequently been in the same division, the rivalry has largely arisen before 2009. It has been noted for on-field troubles, culminating in 2014 and 2015.[1][2]
Origins
[edit]In 2009 MNL Cup, Yangon United met Yadanarbon drew 2–2 for first time ever. In 2009 MNL Cup final, they met again. They drew 2–2 and Yadanarbon won in penalty shootout (4–1), winning their first MNL Cup.
Football rivalry
[edit]See also: Yadanarbon F.C. and Yangon United F.C.
Both clubs have enjoyed periods of dominance over Myanmar football. Yadanarbon dominated from 2009 to 2011, winning 2 MNL league championships and 1 AFC President's Cup. Likewise, Yangon United dominated from 2011 to 2015, winning 4 league championships and 1 national cup.
League
[edit]- As of 8 February 2025[3]
Yadanarbon league home record[edit]
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Yangon United league home record[edit]
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Honours
[edit]| Yadanarbon | Competition | Yangon United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | |||
| 4 | Myanmar National League | 5 | |
| 1 | MNL Cup/General Aung San Shield/MFF Cup | 3 | |
| – | MFF Charity Cup | 3 | |
| 5 | Aggregate | 10 | |
| Continental | |||
| 1 | AFC President's Cup | – | |
| 1 | Aggregate | – | |
| 6 | Total aggregate | 10 | |
Shared players history
[edit]Yadanarbon to Yangon United
- Zaw Min Tun – December 2014
- Kekere Moukailou – December 2016
Yangon United to Yadanarbon
- Kaung Sithu – December 2013
- Yan Aung Win – December 2013
- Sithu Aung – December 2014
References
[edit]- ↑ Roebuck, Matt (1 April 2016). "Battle for Bahtoo". Myanmar Times. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ↑ Roebuck, Matt (5 April 2016). "Derby day brings out best and worst". Myanmar Times. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ↑ "H2H Comparison". Soccerway.com. Soccerway. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
