Game between local rivals (5)

I believe the answer is:

derby

(Other definitions for derby that I've seen before include "Epsom horse-race" , "Local contest" , "Hat, race and local match" , "Midlands city" , "Gracefully thin" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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