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In late 2023, both clubs were at the center of a major administrative storm in Italian football. The Council of State (Italy's highest administrative court) rejected appeal to be readmitted to Serie B for the 2023/24 season due to financial irregularities.

The rivalry has historical weight, notably in the early 2000s when both were staples of . Perugia - Reggina

Players like Fabrizio Miccoli and Manuele Blasi were instrumental for Perugia during this era before moving to top-tier clubs like Juventus. In late 2023, both clubs were at the

The two clubs last faced each other in on April 5, 2023 . In late 2023

Reggina won 3–1 away at the Stadio Renato Curi in Perugia.