the 2018 usl season was the first time that both teams failed to qualify for the playoffs. san antonio missed out by just three points and one place in the standings, while rgv ended up in 13th place. in the derby, 2018 was the first season that rgv failed to win a single match against san antonio. from the last match in the 2017 season, safc went on a four match unbeaten streak against rgv, the teams longest in the rivalry. beginning with the 2019 season, the rivalry began being scheduled as an equal home-away format.