Northeastern derby (Slovenia)

Severovzhodni derbi
Locale Maribor – Murska Sobota, Slovenia
Teams Maribor (1967–)
NK Mura (1967–2004)
ND Mura 05 (2005–2013)
NŠ Mura (2013–)
First meeting 21 September 1967
Latest meeting Maribor 4–0 Mura 05
Statistics
Most wins Maribor (50)

The Northeastern derby (Slovene: Severovzhodni derbi) is a major football rivalry between Maribor and Mura.

Today, the continuation of the rivalry is considered as the matches between Maribor and NŠ Mura, established in 2012, who consider themselves, together with the fans of the old Mura, as the spiritual continuation of the 2004 and 2013 dissolved clubs. Although the old Mura was officially dissolved at the end of 2004 it was still allowed to finish the 2004–05 season, which was at the time already in progress, and therefore the last official match between Maribor and the old Mura was played in 2005. The first official match between Maribor and newly established Mura 05 was played in 2008 in the Slovenian Cup.

Location of both teams

History and rivalry culture

The rivalry traced its roots back in the late 1960s and the time of SFR Yugoslavia when the first match between the two clubs was played. Although the first match was played in 1967 it was not until the independence of Slovenia from 1991 onwards when most of the matches were played. Before the establishment of the 1.SNL in 1991 both clubs have never played together in the top division and the rivalry became apparent only in the 1990s when both clubs were among the top teams of the newly established league.

In 1991, after the declared independence of Slovenia, both clubs were the founding members of the Slovenian first league, 1.SNL, and played there up until the end of 2004–05 season and the dissolution of NK Mura.[1][2] Maribor comes from the city of Maribor, capital city of the Styria region, and was one of the most industrialized cities in Yugoslavia and the majority of its fans were the representatives of the working class. Mura on the other hand comes from a small, rural town of Murska Sobota which is the center of the poorest region in Slovenia, Prekmurje. Prekmurje was, for about a thousand years, part of the Kingdom of Hungary, unlike other Slovene Lands. It therefore maintains certain specific linguistic, cultural, and religious features that differentiate it from other Slovenian traditional regions. The Mura River, which runs on the border between Styria and Prekmurje, was therefore not just a natural barrier, but political as well. During the 1990s and early 2000s the two clubs were the most successful and popular teams in the eastern part of the country. Although Mura won only one Cup (1994–95) in its history they were nevertheless considered as a top Slovenian team, especially in the 1990s when they continuously finished the season among top teams either in the league, cup or supercup. Maribor on the other hand was much more successful as by the end of 2004–05 season they have won seven championships and five cups. During the first seven seasons of the 1.SNL both clubs finished on top three positions on 3 occasions and at least one of them finished on first or second position during this period. The rivalry reached its peak in 2003–04 season when Mura hosted Maribor at home in the final round of the season. Before the match Maribor was leading the table and was close in winning their 8th consecutive title while the mid table position of Mura was predetermined before the final round. However, Mura won the match 2–1 and Maribor eventually lost the title by two points. At the end of 2004 NK Mura was dissolved and, as the season was already in progress, was allowed to finish the rest of the 2004–05 season after which it effectively ceased all operations.[1][2]

Maribor vs Mura 05 in 2012

On 16 June 2005, a new club was established,[3][4][5] under the name ND Mura 05, retaining Mura's fans, colours and youth team players. However, due to the fact that the new Mura is supported by most of the fans of the previous Mura, including their ultras group the Black Gringos, who has a long-standing rivalry with Maribor's own ultras group Viole Maribor, many see the matches between Maribor and the new club as the continuation of the rivalry. The first match between NK Maribor and ND Mura 05 took place in Murska Sobota on 17 September 2008, on a Slovenian cup (Round of 16) match that was won by Maribor, 3–1. Although Mura was, at the time, a second division team the stadium was packed with home and away fans. For the 2011–12 and 2012–13 seasons, Mura was a member of the Slovenian PrvaLiga. After the 2012–13 season, the club went into the financial difficulties again and was dissolved. The newly established club used its youth selections to register a team for the 2013–14 season under the name NŠ Mura.

Statistically, Maribor is the more successful club either in the case of matches only from the period from 1967 to 2005 or the whole period from 1967 to present day.

Fans

Viole Maribor in 2008

Besides the city of Maribor itself and the surrounding area NK Maribor also has a large fan base in the whole regions of Styria and Carinthia. The club also draws significant number of supporters from northern Upper Carniola and northeastern Lower Carniola as well as the capital city of Ljubljana, due to a large number of students and workers from eastern part of the country. Mura on the other hand draws majority of its fans exclusively from the region of Prekmurje where it is, by far, the most popular sports club. Small number of supporters are also present in other Slovenian cities, among Prekmurje natives who moved there either for work or education. The fact that Prekmurje is one of the smallest and least populated regions in Slovenia has made Mura's fans labeled, by the general public, as one of the most loyal in the country.

Both Maribor and Mura always had support on their matches from ultras groups called Viole Maribor, supporting Maribor, and the Black Gringos who supported Mura. Statistically, both teams always enjoyed one of the biggest attendances on their matches. The current team that plays in the lower tier of Slovenian football still has higher average attendances than most of the first division clubs. During the matches between Maribor and Mura it was not uncommon that the attendances even exceeded those of the Eternal derby, played between Maribor and Olimpija.

Official statistics

Official statistics of honours won by Maribor and Mura, established in 1924 and dissolved in 2004, including Mura's successor club Mura 05, established in 2005 and dissolved in 2013, as treated by the Football Association of Slovenia (NZS) and the Association of Slovenian First League, 1.SNL (Združenje prvoligašev).
Major honours won
Competition Maribor Mura / Mura 05
1. SNL 13 0
Cup 8 1
Supercup 4 0
Total 25 1

Matches list

Yugoslav football leagues

The head-to-head matches shows the results of Maribor and Mura, established in 1924 and dissolved in 2004, when they played in the same league.
Maribor – Mura Mura – Maribor
Season
R.
Date
Venue
Atten.
Score
R.
Date
Venue
Atten.
Score
1972–731 5 10–09–1972 Ljudski vrt 3,000 3–0 22 01–04–1973 Fazanerija 3,500 0–2
1973–741 34 09–06–1974 Ljudski vrt 4,000 3–0 17 09–12–1973 Fazanerija 2,500 0–3
1975–762 8 12–10–1975 Ljudski vrt 2,000 3–1 21 16–05–1976 Fazanerija 1,000 2–3
1981–822 12 15–11–1981 Ljudski vrt 2,000 1–1 24 29–05–1982 Fazanerija 1,500 0–0
1983–842 13 20–11–1983 Ljudski vrt 500 3–1 26 17–06–1984 Fazanerija 1,000 1–2
1985–862 1 25–08–1985 Ljudski vrt 600 2–0 14 06–04–1986 Fazanerija 1,500 2–1
1987–882 14 20–03–1988 Ljudski vrt 800 0–0 1 23–08–1987 Fazanerija 800 1–2

1Second Yugoslav division; 2Third Yugoslav Division; Source: Archive data on nkmaribor.com
• Total: Maribor 10 wins (71.5%), 3 draw (21.5%), Mura 1 win (7%).

Slovenian first league

The head-to-head matches shows the results of Maribor and Mura, established in 1924 and dissolved in 2004, when they played in the 1.SNL. From 2005 onwards, the table also shows the results between Maribor and Mura 05, established in 2005 and dissolved in 2013, who is legally not a successor of the old Mura (1924–2004).
Maribor – Mura Mura – Maribor
Season
R.
Date
Venue
Atten.
Score
R.
Date
Venue
Atten.
Score
1991–92 9 25–09–1991 Ljudski vrt 1,000 2–0 30 15–04–1992 Fazanerija 2,000 1–2
1992–93 30 23–05–1993 Ljudski vrt 7,000 2–0 13 31–10–1992 Fazanerija 2,500 2–0
1993–94 9 16–10–1993 Ljudski vrt 3,500 0–0 24 01–05–1994 Fazanerija 4,000 1–1
1994–95 5 11–09–1994 Ljudski vrt 6,000 1–0 20 25–03–1995 Fazanerija 4,000 0–0
1995–96 2 05–08–1995 Ljudski vrt 5,500 1–2 12 15–10–1995 Fazanerija 2,000 1–0
30 01–05–1996 Ljudski vrt 3,000 1–1 20 03–03–1996 Fazanerija 3,000 1–0
1996–97 13 19–10–1996 Ljudski vrt 5,000 1–1 3 17–08–1996 Fazanerija 3,500 1–1
21 15–03–1997 Ljudski vrt 4,700 0–1 31 01–03–1997 Fazanerija 4,000 1–1
1997–98 15 09–11–1997 Ljudski vrt 1,500 1–3 5 23–08–1997 Fazanerija 4,000 1–0
23 28–03–1998 Ljudski vrt 7,000 2–1 33 24–05–1998 Fazanerija 5,000 0–0
1998–99 10 18–10–1998 Ljudski vrt 4,000 4–1 21 03–04–1999 Fazanerija 4,500 1–0
32 30–05–1999 Fazanerija 2,500 0–2
1999–2000 21 20–03–2000 Ljudski vrt 3,000 3–1 10 15–10–1999 Fazanerija 3,000 2–2
24 05–04–2000 Fazanerija 1,500 1–3
2000–01 9 20–09–2000 Ljudski vrt 2,500 2–1 20 11–03–2001 Fazanerija 5,000 1–1
25 14–04–2001 Ljudski vrt 5,400 4–1
2001–02 8 15–09–2001 Ljudski vrt 2,500 0–1 19 01–12–2001 Fazanerija 2,500 1–0
29 13–04–2002 Ljudski vrt 4,000 2–0
2002–03 18 30–11–2002 Šmartno (N) 500 0–0 7 01–09–2002 Fazanerija 4,000 0–0
25 19–04–2003 Ljudski vrt 2,000 4–2
2003–04 11 05–10–2003 Ljudski vrt 4,000 3–3 22 04–04–2004 Fazanerija 4,500 1–2
27 02–05–2004 Ljudski vrt 4,000 1–0 32 30–05–2004 Fazanerija 4,500 2–1
2004–05 1 01–08–2004 Ljudski vrt 3,000 1–1 12 24–10–2004 Fazanerija 3,000 2–3
30 21–05–2005 Ljudski vrt 500 2–0 25 16–04–2005 Fazanerija 1,800 1–3
2011–121 6 21–08–2011 Ljudski vrt 3,500 6–0 15 23–10–2011 Fazanerija 5,000 1–3
24 17–03–2012 Ljudski vrt 4,000 3–1 33 06–05–2012 Fazanerija 3,700 1–3
2012–131 12 30–09–2012 Ljudski vrt 3,000 1–0 3 29–07–2012 Fazanerija 2,400 1–3
30 27–04–2013 Ljudski vrt 3,500 4–0 21 02–12–2012 Fazanerija 700 1–2

1ND Mura 05 established in 2005.
Source: Archive data on prvaliga.si and rtvslo.si
Note: For five consecutive seasons (from the 1998–99 season until the 2002–03 season), Slovenian League had a three round robin and the matches of the final third of the season were determined based on the league position after the first two thirds of the season.
• Total: Maribor 26 wins (51%), 14 draw (27%), Mura 11 wins (21%).

Yugoslav cups

The head-to-head matches shows the results of Maribor and Mura, established in 1924 and dissolved in 2004, when they played in the Yugoslav cup. All matches were played as part of the Slovenian regional cup and were used as qualifiers for the main event.
Season
Round
Leg
Date
Venue
Attendance
Match
Score
Winner
1967–68 Round of 16 / 21–09–1967 Ljudski vrt 1,000 Maribor – Mura 6–1 Maribor
1968–69 Semi-final / 24–10–1968 Ljudski vrt 500 Maribor – Mura 3–2 Maribor
1969–70 Semi-final / 02–10–1969 Fazanerija 800 Mura – Maribor 0–4 Maribor
1970–71 Semi-final / 08–10–1970 Ljudski vrt 1,000 Maribor – Mura 2–1 Maribor
1971–72 Quarter-final / 16–09–1971 Ljudski vrt 600 Maribor – Mura 2–0 Maribor
1972–73 Quarter-final / 21–09–1972 Ljudski vrt 500 Maribor – Mura 2–1 Maribor
1973–74 Final First 27–06–1973 Ljudski vrt 500 Maribor – Mura 2–0 Maribor
Second 05–08–1973 Fazanerija 3,000 Mura – Maribor 1–4
1980–81 Round of 16 / 15–05–1980 Fazanerija 300 Mura – Maribor 3–0 Mura
1985–86 Second round / 11–09–1985 Ljudski vrt 150 Maribor – Mura 0–1 Mura

Source: Archive data on nkmaribor.com and Večer newspaper archive
• Series won: Maribor 7 (78%), Mura 2 (22%).

Slovenian cup

The head-to-head matches shows the results of Maribor and Mura, established in 1924 and dissolved in 2004, when they played in the Slovenian cup. From 2005 onwards, the table also shows the results between Maribor and Mura 05, established in 2005 and dissolved in 2013, who is legally not a successor of the old Mura (1924–2004).

Season
Round
Leg
Date
Venue
Attendance
Match
Score
Winner
1993–94 Final First 08–06–1994 Fazanerija 6,000 Mura – Maribor 1–0 Maribor
Second 15–06–1994 Ljudski vrt 10,000 Maribor – Mura 3–1
1997–98 Quarter-final First 22–10–1997 Fazanerija 1,500 Mura – Maribor 5–0 Mura
Second 05–11–1997 Ljudski vrt 1,500 Maribor – Mura 1–0
1998–99 Semi-final First 07–04–1999 Ljudski vrt 2,500 Maribor – Mura 3–1 Maribor
Second 14–04–1999 Fazanerija 1,500 Mura – Maribor 1–2
2004–05 Quarter-final / 27–10–2004 Ljudski vrt 1,700 Maribor – Mura 2–0 Maribor
2008–091 Round of 16 / 17–09–2008 Fazanerija 2,700 Mura 05 – Maribor 1–3 Maribor

1ND Mura 05 established in 2005. Source: Archive data on nkmaribor.com and nzs.si
• Series won: Maribor 4 (80%), Mura 1 (20%).

Head-to-head

Statistics

The head-to-head statistics shows the results of NK Maribor and NK Mura, established in 1924 and dissolved in 2004, when they played against each other in the Slovenian League, Cup or Supercup. From 2005 onwards, the table also shows the results of Mura 05, established in 2005 and dissolved in 2013, who is legally not a successor to the old NK Mura (1924–2004).
Maribor
wins		 Draws Mura
wins
1.SNL
At Maribor home 16 5 4
At Mura home 10 8 7
Neutral field 0 1 0
Total 26 14 11
Slovenian Cup
At Maribor home 4 0 0
At Mura home 2 0 2
Neutral field 0 0 0
Total 6 0 2
Supercup
At Maribor home 0 0 0
At Mura home 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0
Total
59 32 14 13

Ranking

The head-to-head ranking table shows the results of NK Maribor and NK Mura, established in 1924 and dissolved in 2004, when they played in the same league.
P. 72–731 73–741 75–762 81–822 83–842 85–862 87–882 91–92 92–93 93–94 94–95 95–96 96–97 97–98 98–99 99–00 00–01 01–02 02–03 03–04 04–05
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
3 3 3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4 4
5 5 5
6 6 6
7 7 7 7 7 7
8 8 8
9 9
10 10
11
12
13 13
14
15
16
17 17
18
19
20
21

1Yugoslav second division; 2Yugoslav third division;
• Total: Maribor 19 times higher (90.5%), Mura 2 times higher (9.5%).

References

  1. 1 2 "Simič: "Stefanović pošilja grožnje!"" (in Slovenian). zurnal24.si. Retrieved 6 February 2011.
  2. 1 2 "Competitions". Football Association of Slovenia. Retrieved 6 February 2011.
  3. ↑ "Klubi -> Murska Sobota" (in Slovenian). Football Association of Slovenia official website. Retrieved 7 February 2011.
  4. ↑ "Nogometno Društvo Mura 05 -> Dodatni podatki" (in Slovenian). PIRS.si. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
  5. ↑ "Nogometno Društvo Mura 05" (in Slovenian). bizi.si. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
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