It was a game that, for the neutral, had little riding on it - but try telling Crystal Palace and Brighton that.
Three red cards - two for the Eagles, one for the Seagulls - and wild celebrations from the hosts following a dramatic 2-1 win showed that it wasn't 'just another game' to the teams involved.
Supporters of other sides often poke fun at the fixture because of the 45-mile distance between the clubs, but it's a dislike that has been building since the 1970s.
You won't find anyone from either club referring to it as the 'M23 derby' - as it is so often called in some quarters - but this was the latest chapter in a serious rivalry.