365th meeting in the Fenerbahçe-Beşiktaş rivalry: Key figures in derby history

A new chapter is opening in the Fenerbahçe-Beşiktaş derby, one of the oldest and greatest rivalries in Turkish football. With today's match, the two teams will face each other for the 365th time in their history.

The rivalry dates back to November 28, 1924. In the first match, Fenerbahçe defeated Beşiktaş 4-0. In the 364 matches played since then, the Yellow-Navies have secured 137 victories. The Black-Whites have emerged victorious 130 times. 97 matches ended in a draw.

Fenerbahçe also holds the advantage in the number of goals scored. The Yellow-Navies have recorded 504 goals in the history of the rivalry, while Beşiktaş has found the net 463 times.

The table during the Süper Lig era shows a narrower margin. The two teams have met 140 times in league history to date. In these matches, Fenerbahçe has achieved 51 wins and Beşiktaş 44; the deadlock was not broken in 45 matches. With today's derby, the number of league meetings will rise to 141.

The advantage of the host, Fenerbahçe, in league matches played in Kadıköy is notable. The Yellow-Navies have won 18 of the 45 league derbies on their home turf. Beşiktaş has secured 12 victories, while 15 matches ended in a draw.

On the other hand, the significant victories Beşiktaş has achieved in Kadıköy are also among the important highlights of the rivalry's history. The Black-Whites defeated Fenerbahçe 5-1 away on January 6, 1990; they also won 4-0 and 4-1 in Kadıköy on one occasion each.

The most lopsided results in derby history came in exhibition matches. Beşiktaş defeated Fenerbahçe 7-1 in the Four Teams Tournament on March 23, 1941. Fenerbahçe, meanwhile, secured a 7-0 victory against Beşiktaş in a friendly match played on December 6, 1958.

The highest-scoring derby in official matches was played on August 11, 1974, in the TSYD Cup. Beşiktaş won the match, which featured nine goals, 5-4.

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