Tromsø IL is set to face Bodo/Glimt in the Arctic Circle Derby, a rivalry that is as curious as it is passionately contested. The two clubs, lying some 300 miles apart, have a fierce football rivalry that is fueled by exclusion and isolation. Forza Tromsø IL, the official supporter group of Tromsø IL, has made the arduous journey to Bodo, a 10-hour slog along the fjord-scarred coast. Hakon Danielsen, a member of Forza Tromsø IL, tells World Soccer that the journey is not for the faint of heart, with a tired grin, he flashes his smart watch that indicates the amount of sleep he got on the journey, which blinks feebly: 0 hours. The away supporters are immediately reminded they are in enemy territory, with the town centre dominated by yellow Bodo/Glimt flags. The sports bar in the centre of town has erected a large screen and a party atmosphere is building. The Bodo players, who have breakfasted at the local Scandic Bodo Hotel, amble into the streets and pose for the occasional photograph. Such is the small size of the town, supporters and players rub shoulders with the kind of ease alien to Premier League football. The rivalry between the two teams has intensified in recent years, especially among younger supporters, with the success enjoyed by Bodo/Glimt. Tromsø IL's manager Gaute Helstrup and the club's best defender Jostein Gundersen have been key figures in the rivalry. The match is expected to be a fiercely contested one, with both teams looking to gain the upper hand in the Arctic Circle Derby. And with the likes of Runar Espejord, Daniel Bassi and August Mikkelsen, Tromsø IL has a strong squad to take on Bodo/Glimt. But the home team will not give up easily, with their recent success in European competitions, they will be looking to prove themselves against their northern rivals. So the stage is set for a thrilling match, with both teams looking to come out on top. The Arctic Circle Derby is always a highly anticipated match, and this year's edition promises to be just as exciting. With the passion and intensity of the rivalry, it's sure to be a match to remember.