In their first meeting in the first round of the 1995 Chinese FA Cup, Matsunichi beat Guangzhou FC 4–3 on aggregate. For a brief period during the 1998 season, both teams were in the top tier with Matsunichi finishing higher than Guangzhou FC; however, the rivalry would reach its peak and subsequent conclusion during the 2000 season with both clubs in the second tier fighting relegation. On 15 July 2000, Guangzhou FC won 3–1 against Matsunichi which inevitability helped lead to Matsunichi's relegation, causing Matsunichi to disband at the end of the season.
In their initial encounter in the first round of the 1995 Chinese FA Cup, Matsunichi triumphed over Guangzhou FC with a score of 4–3 on aggregate. For a brief time during the 1998 season, both teams were competing at the top level, with Matsunichi emerging higher than Guangzhou FC; however, the rivalry would reach its peak and subsequent conclusion in the 2000 season when both clubs found themselves battling relegation in the second tier. On July 15, 2000, Guangzhou FC secured a decisive 3–1 victory over Matsunichi, which inevitably led to Matsunichi's relegation and the club's eventual demise at the end of the season.