Supporters Finn Harps supporters share a friendly rivalry with their north-west neighbours, Derry City. The most exciting encounter between the two sides was perhaps the 2003 relegation play-off between the two sides. A Brandywell Stadium packed with both sets of fans witnessed a Finn Harps side managed by Noel King (a former Derry City manager) lose a highly charged affair that finished 2–1 to Derry after an extra-time goal from Derry City favourite, Liam Coyle. A friendly rivalry is maintained between the two clubs, yet both have encountered times of trouble in recent years. One team has often been helped by the other in this regard. Harps' other main derby is with southern neighbours Sligo Rovers. Harps have a good relationship with Shamrock Rovers. The clubs have provided financial assistance to each other in the past and both sets of supporters socialise together when the clubs play one another. The club's anthem "The Finn Harps song" can often be heard being sung by the club's supporters and its lyrics "they follow them in Donegal, Derry and Tyrone" illustrates that the main core of the Harps support comes from the North West of Ireland. Rivalries Finn Harps and Derry City share what is called the Northwest Rivalry. It has been hotly contested since Derry entered the League in 1985. The close proximity of the two Ulster clubs, being only 30 miles apart, has contributed to the rivalry. The strong contrast between the two clubs, Rural/Urban and the gulf in success, has aided the rivalry. Both sets of fans can be frequently heard singing songs about each other. Many players have played for both clubs, the most notable of whom is Kevin McHugh. Players Squad Technical staff Academy staff Honours FAI Cup Winners: 1973–74 League of Ireland First Division Winners: 2004 Runners-up: 2015, 2018 Dublin City Cup Winners: 1971–72 Irish News Cup Winners: 1998–99 FAI Junior Cup Winners: 1967–68 First Division Cup Winners: 2002–03 European record Overview Matches Footnotes External links Official Website 1954 establishments in Ireland Association football clubs established in 1954 Association football clubs in County Donegal Former League of Ireland First Division clubs League of Ireland Premier Division clubs