Bowler in local match (5)

I believe the answer is:

derby

I believe this is a double definition.

'bowler' is the first definition.
(derby can mean a bowler hat)

'local match' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'in' is the link.

(Other definitions for derby that I've seen before include "Racing classic" , "English city" , "Epsom 20" , "Cathedral city on the River Derwent" , "... and after 8 [STATE = KENTUCKY] , meeting" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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