The 13 Fiercest Rivalries In English Football: Manchester and Liverpool Derbies Miss Out On Top Spot

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11. Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

Known locally as the Lancashire Hotpot, even the players get involved in this one and in 2008 Rovers midfielder David Dunn referred to Clarets fans as “dingles”. However, Burnley eventually got their revenge when Rovers were sent down and flew a plane with a banner over Ewood Park with a banner reading “In Venky’s we trust”. The ultimate revenge came last season, though, when Burnley ascended to the top flight, leaving Rovers to eat their dust.

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