The fixture between Leicester City and Derby County is a football rivalry in the East Midlands. The fixture is often called an East Midlands derby. Although both clubs have a strong mutual dislike of each other, they both consider Nottingham Forest their main rivals.

Does Leicester have rivals?

According to the Football fan census, Leicester and Derby are 'traditional' rivals. Leicester as well as Forest refer to Derby as 'the sheep', a reference to their nickname being the Rams. Of the two clubs, Leicester have a better record against Nottingham Forest.

Who are Leicester's rivals in the Premier League?

Most Leicester fans consider Nottingham Forest to be their main rivals, 24 miles away. The club's other regional rivals are Derby County. An East Midlands derby is any match involving two of these three clubs.