Tasnim - The date for the match between Persepolis and Esteghlal football teams in Iran Professional League (IPL) has been announced.

The two rivals will face-off at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran on September 16 as Esteghlal looks to get revenge for the 4-2 defeat it suffered in April.

Esteghlal leads the head to head results in competitive matches with 24 wins to Persepolis's 20, and 38 matches ended in a draw.

Tehran derby is a football match between the two prominent Tehran clubs Esteghlal (Blues) and Persepolis (Reds).

World Soccer magazine in June 2008 declared this match as the most important derby in Asia and 22nd most important derby in the world.

The 16th edition of IPL season will kick off on July 25.