Paris FC, established in 1969, remained a local club until 1972.[clarification needed] They joined Ligue 1 in the 1972–73 season but were relegated to Ligue 2 the next season. During 1973–74, Paris Saint-Germain managed to secure promotion from Ligue 2 to Ligue 1.[6]
Paris FC competed in Ligue 2 from 1973 to 1977 and finally achieved promotion to Ligue 1 in the 1977–78 season. The first Paris Derby took place in 1978–79. This match was held on 18 August 1978, at Paris Saint-Germain's Parc des Princes, and ended in a 2–2 draw.[7] The return fixture was played on 17 December 1978 at Paris FC's home ground, Stade Déjerine, and finished in a 1–1 draw.[8][citation needed] By the end of that season, Paris FC were relegated back to Ligue 2.[citation needed]
In the 2024–25 Ligue 2 season, Paris FC won promotion to Ligue 1 after 46 years,[14][15] marking the return of the Paris derby.[16][17][18] With Paris FC's move to the Stade Jean-Bouin, the Paris Derby became the closest distance derby in the world (excluding clubs that share the same stadium), with the Stade Jean-Bouin and the Parc des Princes only being 0.12 miles (193m) apart; this record was previously held by FC Copenhagen and Boldklubben af 1893, whose grounds were separated by 0.13 miles (209m).[19][citation not found]
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