Shkendija — Vardar derby set for October 24 in Gostivar

The big derby between Shkendija and Vardar will be played on Saturday, October 24 at 14:00 in Gostivar, the Football Federation of North Macedonia has scheduled. The match is part of the 11th round of the Macedonian First Football League (PMFL).

Match details and background

The announcement comes while the domestic league is preparing for its 10th round this weekend, but the federation has already published details for fixtures in the following phase. The Shkendija–Vardar meeting is confirmed for the stadium in Gostivar with a 14:00 kick-off on October 24.

Shkendija originally registered the Gostivar ground as its home venue because of construction works at the City Stadium in Tetovo. The Football Federation of North Macedonia later appeared as an option for the club in the opening rounds of the season.

The derby between the two traditional rivals is one of the marquee fixtures of the PMFL calendar and will draw significant attention from fans of both sides across the country. Organizers are expected to finalise operational details in the coming days.

Fans planning to attend should note the fixed date and time: Saturday, October 24 at 14:00 in Gostivar. The match outcome will be part of the 11th-round standings in the Macedonian First Football League.

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