most recent league game between the two was in 1997 and since then, competitive matches between the clubs have stopped due to Cheltenham Town's rise up the English football league system. This could have been Gloucester City if they had beaten Salisbury City on the final day of the 1996–97 season, however City lost 3–1 and Cheltenham were promoted due to champions Gresley Rovers' ground not being to a sufficient standard for Conference football. From 2010 to 2017, Gloucester City ground-shared at Cheltenham Town's Whaddon Road stadium. Forest Green Rovers The rivalry between with Forest Green Rovers has only become a recent phenomenon. For the majority of both club's history, Gloucester City were in a higher league. In 1998, Forest Green Rovers achieved promotion to the Football Conference after only a couple seasons in the Southern League. However, in 2007, Gloucester City began groundsharing at Rovers' New Lawn Stadium, which ended acrimoniously between the clubs, forcing the Tigers further into exile at Cirencester Town. In 2014, the club's met in the FA Cup; their first competitive meeting in a generation. Worcester City Gloucester City and Worcester City contest the Severn Derby, as the game has recently been named. The rivalry has blossomed in the 2000s due to both clubs participating in the Conference North and the close proximity between the two cathedral cities. The two sides have met 104 times during their history. However, since Worcester City's resignation from the National League due to financial problems, the clubs have not met since 2017. Hereford A local rivalry had existed with Hereford United until the club dissolved in 2014. The sides had met 42 times between 1939 and 1971. A new club set up called Hereford F.C. joined Midland Football League, eventually rising to meet Gloucester City in the National League North where the two currently do battle. References Further reading Clark, Timothy R. D in collaboration with Kujawa, Rob (2009). The Complete Record of Gloucester City AFC 1883–2009. (566 pgs) Tiger Timbo Publications. . External links National League (English football) clubs Football clubs in Gloucestershire Southern Football League clubs Sport in Gloucester Association football clubs established in 1883 1883 establishments in England Football clubs in England Sports clubs founded by the YMCA