On this day in 1875, Scottish clubs Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian contested the first ever Edinburgh Derby, with Hearts winning the tie by 1-0.
The two Edinburgh based clubs form one of the oldest rivalries in football. Although, sectarian divide has largely subsided in the 21st century, the hatred between the two clubs goes beyond football. Hibs identified with Edinburgh’s Irish catholic population while Hearts were largely pro-British.
Nearly 150 years have passed but this fixture still remains as one of the favourites in Scottish football.
Christmas Truce reached
On this day in 1914, the First World War was paused for a while so that British and German soldiers could have a friendly game of football.