Rivalries
Due to its proxmity to Brisbane, Gold Coast United's derby match will naturally be against the Brisbane Roar. There was also a rivalry with North Queensland FC given both clubs status as Queensland clubs and both clubs starting in the same season. This rivalry was intensified by Gold Coast's 5–0 thrashing of North Queensland early in the season.
Gold Coast also competed with Perth Glory for the Iron Ore Cup, with owners and mining magnates Clive Palmer and Tony Sage being the inspiration behind the fixture.
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