2018–19 Cypriot First Division

Cyta Championship
Season 2018–19
Champions APOEL
28th title
Relegated Alki Oroklini
Ermis
UEFA Champions League APOEL
UEFA Europa League AEK
AEL
Apollon
Matches played 162
Goals scored 534 (3.3 per match)
Top goalscorer
Adam Nemec (16 goals)
Biggest home win Apollon 5–0 E.N. Paralimni
(28 September 2018)
Apollon 5–0 Ermis
(20 October 2018)
Biggest away win Doxa 0–5 AEK Larnaca
(21 January 2019)
Highest scoring E.N. Paralimni 3–5 Nea Salamina
(2 September 2018)
2019–20 →
All statistics correct as of 19 May 2019.

The 2018–19 Cypriot First Division was the 80th season of the Cypriot top-level football league.

Teams

Promotion and relegation (pre-season)

Aris Limassol and Ethnikos Achna were relegated at the end of the first phase of the 2017–18 season after finishing in the bottom two places of the table. They were joined by Olympiakos Nicosia, who finished at the bottom of the second-phase relegation group.

The relegated teams were replaced by 2017–18 Second Division champions Enosis Neon Paralimni.

Stadiums and locations

Note: Table lists clubs in alphabetical order.
Team Location Stadium Capacity
AEK Larnaca AEK Arena, Larnaca 7,400
AEL Limassol Tsirio Stadium, Limassol 13,331
Alki Oroklini, Larnaca Ammochostos Stadium, Larnaca 5,500
Anorthosis Famagusta Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium, Larnaca 10,230
APOEL Nicosia GSP Stadium, Nicosia 22,859
Apollon Limassol Tsirio Stadium, Limassol 13,331
Doxa Katokopia, Nicosia Makario Stadium, Nicosia 16,000
EN Paralimni Paralimni, Famagusta Tasos Markou Stadium, Paralimni 5,800
Ermis Aradippou, Larnaca Ammochostos Stadium, Larnaca 5,500
Nea Salamina Famagusta Ammochostos Stadium, Larnaca 5,500
Omonia Nicosia GSP Stadium, Nicosia 22,859
Pafos Paphos Stelios Kyriakides Stadium, Paphos 9,394

Personnel and kits

Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players and Managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Team Head coach Captain Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor
AEK Larnaca Imanol Idiakez David Català Puma A.J.K.
AEL Dušan Kerkez Kevin Lafrance Nike MegaBet Plus
Alki Costas Sakkas Urko Pardo Capelli Alexander College
Anorthosis Jurgen Streppel João Victor Nike MegaBet Plus
APOEL Paolo Tramezzani Nuno Morais Nike Pari-Match
Apollon Sofronis Avgousti Giorgos Vasiliou Puma Stoiximan
Doxa Katokopias Loukas Hadjiloukas Bogdan Mitrea Nike Victory Ammunition
EN Paralimni Giorgos Kosma Eyong Enoh Macron Paralimni Marina
Ermis Aradippou Demetris Daskalakis Yaroslav Martynyuk Joma Cablenet
Nea Salamina Savvas Poursaitidis Constantinos Mintikkis Zeus Vitex
Omonia Yannis Anastasiou Demetris Christofi Puma Fonbet
Pafos FC Željko Kopić Zdeněk Folprecht Jako Korantina Homes

Regular season

League table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 APOEL 22 15 4 3 45 20 +25 49 Qualification for the Championship round
2 Apollon Limassol 22 14 5 3 50 17 +33 47
3 AEL Limassol 22 14 3 5 35 25 +10 45
4 AEK Larnaca 22 11 6 5 37 16 +21 39
5 Omonia 22 9 4 9 25 24 +1 31
6 Nea Salamis Famagusta 22 9 4 9 28 30 −2 31
7 Anorthosis Famagusta 22 9 7 6 27 26 +1 28 Qualification for the Relegation round
8 Pafos FC 22 7 6 9 24 36 −12 21
9 Doxa Katokopias 22 5 5 12 28 39 −11 20
10 Enosis Neon Paralimni 22 4 5 13 17 38 −21 17
11 Alki Oroklini 22 4 5 13 19 43 −24 17
12 Ermis Aradippou 22 2 4 16 19 40 −21 10
Source: Cyprus Football Association, Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if two teams); 6) Goal difference; 7) Goals scored; 8) Play-off (only if deciding championship round, relegation round or relegation).
Notes:
  1. Head to head record: Omonia 3–1 Nea Salamis, Nea Salamis 1–0 Omonia.
  2. Anorthosis were deducted six points for use of unregistered player on a game against Apollon on 2 February 2019.
  3. Pafos FC were deducted six points for use of unregistered player on a game against AEK Larnaca on 2 January 2019.
  4. Head to head record: Paralimni 2–0 Alki, Alki 1–2 Paralimni.

Results

Home \ Away AEK AEL ALK ANO APOE APOL DOX ENP ERM NSL OMO PAF
AEK Larnaca — 0–1 2–0 3–0 1–0 0–0 3–0 3–0 2–2 0–1 1–0 3–0
AEL Limassol 0–0 — 5–1 0–3 0–1 0–3 2–0 4–1 3–2 3–2 2–1 1–3
Alki Oroklini 0–3 1–3 — 0–0 2–4 1–3 2–1 1–2 0–2 2–0 0–2 3–3
Anorthosis Famagusta 1–2 0–1 0–0 — 2–3 0–3 3–1 2–0 2–1 1–0 0–0 2–2
APOEL 2–2 0–0 0–0 4–0 — 5–1 2–5 3–0 2–0 4–0 2–0 1–2
Apollon Limassol 3–3 0–0 3–0 1–2 1–2 — 2–0 5–0 5–0 1–0 2–1 5–1
Doxa Katokopias 0–5 3–4 4–0 0–1 1–2 1–1 — 2–1 1–1 1–1 1–2 3–2
Enosis Neon Paralimni 2–1 1–2 2–0 1–1 0–2 0–2 0–1 — 2–0 3–5 1–1 1–1
Ermis Aradippou 1–2 0–1 2–4 2–3 0–1 0–3 1–1 0–0 — 0–1 0–2 3–0
Nea Salamis Famagusta 1–1 4–1 1–1 0–2 2–3 0–3 1–0 0–0 1–0 — 1–0 3–0
Omonia Nicosia 1–0 2–0 1–0 1–1 1–2 0–2 2–2 1–0 2–1 3–1 — 2–4
Pafos FC 1–0 0–2 0–1 1–1 0–0 1–1 1–0 1–0 2–1 1–3 1–0 —
Source: Cyprus Football Association
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
For upcoming matches, an "a" indicates there is an article about the rivalry between the two participants.
Notes:
  1. Original AEK-PAF result of 1-1 was overturned upon appeal. Η απόφαση του Αθλητικού Δικαστή για την ένσταση της ΑΕΚ Λάρνακας (πλήρες σκεπτικό) (in Greek). Cyprus Football Association. 16 January 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
  2. Original ANO-APOL result of 0-1 was overturned upon appeal.

Positions by Round

The table lists the positions of teams after each week of matches. In order to preserve chronological progress, any postponed matches are not included in the round at which they were originally scheduled, but added to the full round they were played immediately afterwards. For example, if a match is scheduled for matchday 13, but then postponed and played between days 16 and 17, it will be added to the standings for day 16.

Team ╲ Round 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
APOEL 5 8 2 5 4 5 3 2 2 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1
Apollon 6 9 7 2 2 2 2 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 1 2
AEL Limassol 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 2 2 3 3
AEK Larnaca 4 7 9 7 6 3 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 4
Omonia 2 5 3 4 7 8 8 8 7 7 8 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 6 5
Nea Salamis 8 3 4 8 5 4 5 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 4 6 5 6 6 5 6
Anorthosis 3 2 5 6 8 7 7 7 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 6 5 6 5 5 7 7
Pafos 9 6 10 11 11 12 9 10 11 9 10 9 9 9 11 12 12 11 11 9 9 8
Doxa Katokopias 10 12 8 3 3 6 6 6 8 8 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 9
EN Paralimni 7 10 11 9 10 9 10 9 9 11 9 10 10 11 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10
Alki Oroklini 11 11 12 12 12 10 11 11 12 12 12 12 11 10 9 9 9 9 10 11 11 11
Ermis 12 4 6 10 9 11 12 12 10 10 11 11 12 12 12 11 11 12 12 12 12 12
Qualification to Championship round
Qualification to Relegation round
Updated to match(es) played on 24 February 2019. Source:

Championship round

Championship round table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 APOEL (C) 32 21 7 4 66 25 +41 70 Qualification for the Champions League second qualifying round
2 AEK Larnaca 32 18 8 6 51 23 +28 62 Qualification for the Europa League first qualifying round
3 Apollon Limassol 32 17 7 8 64 32 +32 58
4 AEL Limassol 32 17 4 11 49 47 +2 55 Qualification for the Europa League second qualifying round
5 Nea Salamis Famagusta 32 12 8 12 41 47 −6 44
6 Omonia 32 10 6 16 36 45 −9 36
Updated to match(es) played on 20 May 2019. Source: CFA (in Greek)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if two teams); 6) Goal difference; 7) Goals scored; 8) Play-off (only if deciding champion or UEFA competitions).
(C) Champions
Notes:
  1. AEL Limassol qualified for the Europa League second qualifying round by winning the 2018–19 Cypriot Cup.

Results

Home \ Away AEK AEL APOE APOL NSF OMO
AEK Larnaca — 1–0 1–0 2–1 1–1 2–1
AEL Limassol 2–3 — 0–3 0–3 5–2 3–2
APOEL 0–0 4–0 — 3–0 4–0 1–1
Apollon Limassol 1–2 1–1 1–3 — 1–1 3–1
Nea Salamis Famagusta 1–0 0–2 1–1 2–1 — 5–2
Omonia Nicosia 0–2 3–1 1–2 0–2 0–0 —
Updated to match(es) played on 20 May 2019. Source: Cyprus Football Association
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
For upcoming matches, an "a" indicates there is an article about the rivalry between the two participants.

Positions by Round

The table lists the positions of teams after each week of matches.

Team ╲ Round 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
APOEL 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
AEK Larnaca 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2
Apollon 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3
AEL Limassol 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4
Nea Salamis 5 5 5 6 5 5 5 5 5 5
Omonia 6 6 6 5 6 6 6 6 6 6
Qualification to Champions League first qualifying round
Qualification to Europa League first qualifying round
Source:

Relegation round

Relegation round table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Relegation
7 Anorthosis Famagusta 32 12 11 9 42 41 +1 41
8 Pafos FC 32 12 8 12 39 50 −11 38
9 Doxa Katokopias 32 9 8 15 47 50 −3 35
10 Enosis Neon Paralimni 32 9 8 15 35 51 −16 35
11 Alki Oroklini (R) 32 10 5 17 35 58 −23 35 Relegation to the Cypriot Second Division
12 Ermis Aradippou (R) 32 3 4 25 29 65 −36 13
Source: CFA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if two teams); 6) Goal difference; 7) Goals scored; 8) Play-off (only if deciding champion or UEFA competitions).
(R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Anorthosis were deducted six points for use of unregistered player on a game against Apollon on 2 February 2019.
  2. Pafos FC were deducted six points for use of unregistered player on a game against AEK Larnaca on 2 January 2019.

Results

Home \ Away ALK ANO DOX ENP ERM PAF
Alki Oroklini — 1–0 1–4 2–0 2–1 2–3
Anorthosis Famagusta 3–0 — 0–3 1–1 3–2 1–1
Doxa Katokopias 0–1 3–3 — 2–2 1–0 0–0
Enosis Neon Paralimni 3–2 2–2 1–0 — 3–2 1–2
Ermis Aradippou 1–2 2–1 0–4 1–2 — 1–2
Pafos FC 0–3 0–1 3–2 4–1 4–1 —
Updated to match(es) played on 20 May 2019. Source: Cyprus Football Association
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
For upcoming matches, an "a" indicates there is an article about the rivalry between the two participants.

Positions by Round

The table lists the positions of teams after each week of matches.

Team ╲ Round 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
Anorthosis 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Pafos 8 9 11 9 8 8 8 8 9 8
Doxa Katokopias 9 10 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 9
EN Paralimni 10 11 9 10 11 11 11 11 11 10
Alki Oroklini 11 8 10 11 10 10 10 9 9 11
Ermis 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
Relegation to Cypriot Second Division
Source:

Season statistics

Top scorers

As of 20 May 2019.
Rank Player Club Goals
1 Adam Nemec Pafos 16
2 Ivan Trichkovski AEK Larnaca 15
Rubén Jurado AEL
4 Nuno Morais APOEL 13
5 Berat Sadik Doxa 12
6 Facundo Pereyra Apollon 11
Kingsley Onuegbu Nea Salamina
8 Michal Ďuriš Anorthosis 10
Ivan Carlos França Coelho Alki Oroklini
Thiago Nea Salamina
Emilio Zelaya Apollon

Hat-tricks

# Player For Against Result Date
1. Berat Sadik4 Doxa APOEL 5–2 23 September 2018
2. Ivan Trichkovski AEK Larnaca Doxa 5–0 21 January 2019
2. Paul Batin Doxa Ermis 4–0 31 March 2019
  • 4 Player scored 4 goals.