Football matches held between Derby County F.C. and Nottingham Forest F.C. are often referred to as an 'East Midlands Derby' and are the focus of a lengthy and intense rivalry. According to an unofficial survey on 'football rivalries' the 'East Midlands Derby' is the 11th fiercest rivalry in English football, with 9 out of 10 fans from the two clubs naming the other as their "fiercest rival".