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Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. – Sri Pahang FC rivalry

The JDT-Pahang rivalry, also known as the South East Derby or Royal Derby, is a football rivalry between Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. and Sri Pahang FC. The derby is an inter-state rivalry in the southeastern region of Peninsular Malaysia, as the states of Johor and Pahang share a border. Johor Darul Ta'zim play their home matches at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, while Sri Pahang play their home matches at the Darul Makmur Stadium. The first meeting between the two sides took place in 2002, with the first competitive fixture being a Liga Perdana 1 match, which Johor FC won 2–0 against Pahang.

Fauzi Roslan celebrating his goal against Johor Darul Ta'zim
Other namesSouth East Derby
Royal Derby
LocationMalaysia Peninsular Malaysia
Teams
First meeting9 March 2002
Liga Perdana 1
Johor FC 2–0 Pahang FA
Latest meeting26 April 2025
Malaysia Cup
JDT 2–1 Sri Pahang
StadiumsSultan Ibrahim Stadium (JDT)
Darul Makmur Stadium (Pahang)
Statistics
Meetings total55
Most winsJohor Darul Ta'zim (31)
Most player appearancesSafiq Rahim, Johor Darul Ta'zim
Top scorerBergson da Silva, Johor Darul Ta'zim (10 goals)
All-time seriesJDT: 31
Drawn: 10
Pahang: 14
Largest victorySri Pahang 0-6 Johor Darul Ta'zim
Malaysia Super League
(18 June 2016)
Largest goal scoringPahang FA 5–3 Johor FC
Malaysia FA Cup
(30 June 2004)
Longest win streak6 games
Johor Darul Ta'zim (2022–2026)
Longest unbeaten streak14 games
Johor Darul Ta'zim (2019–2026)
Current unbeaten streak14 games
Johor Darul Ta'zim (2019–present)
Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. – Sri Pahang FC rivalry is located in Malaysia
JDT
JDT
Pahang
Pahang

History

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The rivalry between Johor Darul Ta'zim and Sri Pahang is one of the most significant fixtures in Malaysian football. The competitive history between the two clubs began on 9 March 2002 during the Liga Perdana 1 season, where Johor FC secured a 2–0 victory over Pahang FA at the start of their long-standing competition.[1]

Over the years, the matches between these two sides have often decided the destination of major domestic trophies. One of the most intense encounters occurred in the 2014 Malaysia Cup final, where the match ended in a 2–2 draw after extra time before Sri Pahang won 5–3 in a penalty shootout.

In recent seasons, Johor Darul Ta'zim has established a dominant record in the rivalry. Since 2018, the club has remained unbeaten in 15 consecutive matches against Sri Pahang. This streak includes several notable high-scoring results, such as a 6–0 win in 2016 and a 3–0 victory at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in 2021. The most recent major meeting was the 2024–25 Malaysia Cup final, where Johor Darul Ta'zim secured the championship with a 2–1 victory over Sri Pahang.[2]

Hooliganism and violence

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The rivalry has occasionally been marred by serious incidents of crowd trouble and provocative displays. Due to the high stakes and geographical proximity, matches often require a massive security presence to manage volatile tensions between fanbases.

The most infamous incident occurred during the 2013 Malaysia FA Cup semi-final second leg at the Darul Makmur Stadium. The match was initially postponed due to extreme overcrowding after fans flooded the athletics track.[3] The situation escalated into violence when a group of home supporters began throwing stones and various objects into the away fans' section. Several Johor Darul Ta'zim supporters were reported to have sustained head injuries and required medical treatment due to the projectiles. Consequently, the match had to be moved to the Bukit Jalil National Stadium for the replay to ensure the safety of all parties.

In 2015, a controversial tifo was displayed at Larkin Stadium depicting a figure with a dog's head in a suit holding a smaller dog with a Pahang FA scarf. This was rooted in a perception among some Johor supporters that Pahang was the "golden child" of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), due to the leadership's close ties to the state at the time. FAM responded by imposing a RM30,000 fine and a stadium ban on the supporter group involved.[4]

Physical altercations outside stadiums have also led to police intervention. Between 2014 and 2016, various brawls resulted in dozens of arrests, including one instance where over 20 individuals were detained for rioting. Consequently, the derby is classified as a high-risk fixture with strict fan segregation.

List of matches

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#DateTournamentHome teamScoreAway team
119 March 2002Liga Perdana 1Johor FC2–0Pahang FA
222 June 2002Liga Perdana 1Pahang FA3–2Johor FC
329 March 2003Liga Perdana 1Pahang FA4–1Johor FC
41 July 2003Liga Perdana 1Johor FC2–1Pahang FA
516 June 2004Malaysia FA Cup quarter-final (1st leg)Johor FC1–2Pahang FA
630 June 2004Malaysia FA Cup quarter-final (2nd leg)Pahang FA5–3Johor FC
76 August 2005Malaysia Cup group stagePahang FA6–1Johor FC
820 August 2005Malaysia Cup group stageJohor FC0–4Pahang FA
921 February 2007Malaysia Super LeagueJohor FC2–1Pahang FA
106 June 2007Super LeaguePahang FA2–3Johor FC
1129 January 2008Super LeagueJohor FC1–0Pahang FA
1216 February 2008Super LeaguePahang FA2–1Johor FC
133 January 2009Super LeaguePahang FA2–3Johor FC
1423 May 2009Super LeagueJohor FC4–0Pahang FA
156 March 2010Super LeagueJohor FC2–1Pahang FA
163 August 2010Super LeaguePahang FA3–0Johor FC
1712 October 2010Malaysia Cup quarter-final (1st leg)Johor FC1–0Pahang FA
1815 October 2010Malaysia Cup quarter-final (2nd leg)Pahang FA2–1Johor FC
1912 March 2011Malaysia Super LeaguePahang FA0–0Johor FC
206 July 2011Super LeagueJohor FC2–1Pahang FA
2114 January 2012Super LeagueJohor FC2–0Pahang FA
2212 May 2012Super LeaguePahang FA0–0Johor FC
2322 January 2013Super LeaguePahang FA3–2Johor Darul Ta'zim
2414 May 2013Super LeagueJohor Darul Ta'zim1–0Pahang FA
2525 May 2013Malaysia FA Cup semi-final (1st leg)Johor Darul Ta'zim1–0Pahang FA
2628 May 2013Malaysia FA Cup semi-final (2nd leg)Pahang FA1–1Johor Darul Ta'zim
277 February 2014Super LeagueJohor Darul Ta'zim2–2Pahang FA
2815 April 2014Super LeaguePahang FA3–2Johor Darul Ta'zim
291 November 20142014 Malaysia Cup FinalJohor Darul Ta'zim2–2 (3–5 p)Pahang FA
3031 January 2015Charity ShieldJohor Darul Ta'zim2–0Pahang FA
3111 July 2015Super LeaguePahang FA1–1Johor Darul Ta'zim
3216 February 2016Super LeaguePahang FC1–1Johor Darul Ta'zim
3318 June 2016Super LeagueJohor Darul Ta'zim6–0Pahang FC
343 March 2017Super LeagueJohor Darul Ta'zim3–2Pahang FA
351 April 2017FA Cup quarter-final (1st leg)Pahang FA3–1Johor Darul Ta'zim
3623 April 2017FA Cup quarter-final (2nd leg)Johor Darul Ta'zim2–1Pahang FA
3711 July 2017Super LeaguePahang FA0–2Johor Darul Ta'zim
383 February 2018Super LeagueJohor Darul Ta'zim1–0Sri Pahang
398 June 2018Super LeagueSri Pahang1–2Johor Darul Ta'zim
4024 June 2018FA Cup quarter-final (1st leg)Sri Pahang0–0Johor Darul Ta'zim
411 July 2018FA Cup quarter-final (2nd leg)Johor Darul Ta'zim0–3Sri Pahang
4228 April 2019Super LeagueSri Pahang1–1Johor Darul Ta'zim
4314 May 2019Super LeagueJohor Darul Ta'zim2–0Sri Pahang
4422 October 2019Malaysia Cup semi-final (1st leg)Sri Pahang3–3Johor Darul Ta'zim
4526 October 2019Malaysia Cup semi-final (2nd leg)Johor Darul Ta'zim2–1Sri Pahang
466 March 2020Super LeagueJohor Darul Ta'zim3–2Sri Pahang
4720 March 2021Super LeagueSri Pahang0–2Johor Darul Ta'zim
4827 August 2021Super LeagueJohor Darul Ta'zim3–0Sri Pahang
4916 April 2022Super LeagueSri Pahang2–2Johor Darul Ta'zim
5031 August 2022Super LeagueJohor Darul Ta'zim3–0Sri Pahang
5124 May 2023Super LeagueJohor Darul Ta'zim2–0Sri Pahang
528 July 2023Super LeagueSri Pahang1–6Johor Darul Ta'zim
5318 May 2024Super LeagueJohor Darul Ta'zim3–0Sri Pahang
5422 September 2024Super LeagueSri Pahang0–3Johor Darul Ta'zim
5526 April 20252024-25 Malaysia Cup FinalJohor Darul Ta'zim2–1Sri Pahang

Head-to-head ranking in Malaysian league

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  Promoted   Relegated   Sri Pahang withdraw

P. 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
1 1 1 1 1 1 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
4 4 4 4 4 4 4
5 5 5 5 5 5 5
6 6 6 6
7 7 7 7 7 7 7
8 8 8 8 10
9 9 9 9 9 9
10 10 10
11 11
12
13 13 13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
  • Total: Pahang with 24 higher finishes, JDT with 20 higher finishes.
  • Title Wins: Of 44 seasons, 17 seasons ended with either a Pahang or a JDT championship.
  • Lowest Finishes: Johor FC's lowest finish was 9th in the 2012 season, and Pahang's lowest finish was 13th in the 2011 season. Both teams have been relegated from the top flight.

Players who played for both clubs

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All-time top scorers

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Heberty is the second all-time top scorer in the Johor Darul Ta'zim–Sri Pahang rivalry with 4 goals.

As of 15 May 2026, the top scorer of all time in the jdt-pahang rivalry is Bérgson with 10 goals scored, all for Johor Darul Ta'zim. The top scorer for Pahang in the rivalry matches is Patrick Cruz, with 3 goals.

Rank Nat. Player Goals
1 Brazil Bérgson 10
2 Brazil Heberty 4
3 Argentina Gonzalo Cabrera 4
4 Brazil Patrick Cruz 3
5 France Hérold Goulon 2

Highest attendance

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Attendance Records (JDT vs Sri Pahang)
RankAttendanceDateCompetitionStadiumRef
1 90,0001 November 20142014 Malaysia Cup FinalBukit Jalil National Stadium[5]
2 55,55226 April 20252024-25 Malaysia Cup Final[6]
3 40,00028 May 2013FA Cup Semi-final (Leg 2)[7]
4 30,00031 January 2015Charity ShieldLarkin Stadium[8]
5 29,1001 April 2017FA Cup Quarter-final (Leg 1)Darul Makmur Stadium[9]

Honour

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As of 2 May 2026

Johor Darul Ta'zim Competition Sri Pahang
Domestic
12Malaysia Super League (Division 1)5
1Malaysia Premier League (Division 2)0
2FAM League (Division 3)0
6Malaysia Cup4
5Malaysia FA Cup3
10Charity Shield3
Continental
1AFC Cup0
0AFC Champions League Elite0

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "Malaysia 2002". RSSSF. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
  2. ↑ "JDT bangkit tewaskan Sri Pahang 2-1". Berita Harian. 26 April 2025. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
  3. ↑ "Perlawanan Pahang menentang Johor Darul Takzim ditunda". Astro Awani. 28 May 2013. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
  4. ↑ "Isu Tifo Anjing Di Stadium Tan Sri Hassan Yunos, Larkin Pada 31 Januari 2015". Football Association of Malaysia. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
  5. ↑ "Pahang beat JDT, defends Malaysia Cup title". Malay Mail. 2 November 2014. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  6. ↑ "JDT complete triple quadruple with Malaysia Cup triumph". New Straits Times. 26 April 2025. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  7. ↑ "FA Cup semi-final moved to Bukit Jalil". The Star. 24 May 2013. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  8. ↑ "JDT julang Piala Sumbangsih". Berita Harian. 31 January 2015. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  9. ↑ Vick, Nicolas (1 April 2017). "Pahang stun JDT in Malaysia FA Cup first leg quarterfinal in Kuantan". ESPN. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
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