And so it's Chester FC fans who have the bragging rights after the Blues secured a well-deserved 3-2 win over Wrexham on Saturday.
Goals from John Rooney, Tom Shaw and Kane Richards brought a precious three points for Steve Burr's side in what was a much-improved performance full of endeavour and commitment.
Here's five things we learned from the Blues' cross-border derby success.
The Blues can be a match for anyone
Chester have faired well against the National League's stronger sides this season, claiming good results against the likes of Cheltenham Town, Grimsby Town, Eastleigh and now, Wrexham.
Chester not only matched the Dragons, who are hotly tipped to be challenging for promotion to the Football League at the end of the season, they dominated them for long periods and were good value for the win.
If Chester could produce displays such as these when they travel to the likes of Welling and Bromley then the league would look a whole lot rosier for Blues fans.
Michael Kay is a centre back
Kay sometimes comes in for some unfair criticism, especially when he has been played out of position either at right back or as a holding midfielder. But he was superb against Wrexham and didn't put a foot wrong as he partnered Ian Sharps while Ben Heneghan sat in front of the back four.
Kay divides opinion. To some he is a player who makes one too many mistakes, but to others he is someone who has just been unfortunate to have been played out of position so often.
If he continues in the same vein as he did against Wrexham then Heneghan could have a fight on his hands for a starting role when Luke George returns.
James Roberts looks a handy player
Steve Burr went positive with three up top for the Wrexham clash with Roberts, signed on loan from Oxford United on Thursday, linking up well with Craig Hobson and Ross Hannah.
His quick feet and intelligent play drew the foul that led to the opening goal while he threatened all afternoon against the Dragons and should have added his name onto the scoresheet. He looks like a shrewd addition by Burr, very much in the Matty Hughes mould, and if he can start to add goals to his attacking play then he could be a catalyst for better things for the Blues.
Kane Richards can make a difference
Steve Burr said only last week that Richards needed to find the target more often and seize his chance to impress. He certainly did that against Wrexham, heading home the third on 69 minutes to seal the win.
He made a telling contribution of the bench and more than made up for missing the team bus to Bromley seven days previous. He has failed to really ignite since joining from Ilkeston FC at the end of last season but has shown flashes of his talent in recent games and was excellent off the bench against the Dragons. Hopefully this will turn the tide for the talented forward.
Nobody takes a free kick like John Rooney
Whether it be at the Nou Camp or the Lookers Vauxhall Stadium, I defy you to find a better free kick than Rooney's opener against Wrexham. It was sublime.
As soon as he stepped up to the ball you just knew that there was only going to be one outcome. When he gets that glint in his eye and the bit between his teeth the it's Goodnight Vienna. What a hit.
He nearly added a second goal from a free kick near the touchline, with the ball cannoning back off the post. There can't be many out there as deadly from set-pieces as Rooney, certainly not in the National League anyway/
But Rooney is more than just set-pieces and was excellent against Wrexham, working hard, using the ball well and keeping things ticking over in midfield. A few more goals from open play would be a bonus, though.
