The greatest rivalry in local soccer has some intersting facts...
1. Five players have played for both teams - Thabang 'Chillies' Lebese, Pollen 'Trompies' Ndlanya, Marc Batchelor, Phumlani Mkhize and the late Sizwe Motaung.
2. 'Legs of Thunder' Jerry Sikhosana is the top scorer with six goals and is also the only player to bag a hat-trick.
3. Lefa Gqosha, Marc Batchelor, Jacob Tsisevhe, David Nyathi, Robert Nauseb and Jabu Pule, and John Moeti have received red-cards.
4. Brian 'Spiderman' Baloyi has played in 14 Soweto Derbies, the most of any player.
5. In the 14 league games played Chiefs and Pirates have won three each with the other eight drawn.
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