2026–27 Cypriot First Division
| Season | 2026–27 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 28 August 2026 – 23 May 2027 |
| Country | Cyprus |
← 2025–26 2027–28 → | |
The 2026–27 Cypriot First Division, known as the Cyprus League by Stoiximan for sponsorship reasons, is the 88th season of the Cypriot top-level football league since its establishment. Omonia are the defending champions, having won their 22nd title in the 2025–26 season.[1]
The draw for the first phase was held on 24 July 2026 at the Olympic House in Nicosia. The season begin 28 August 2026, and will conclude on the weekend of 22–23 May 2027.[2]
Fourteen teams compete in the league — the eleven teams remaining from the previous season, and three teams promoted from the 2025–26 Cypriot Second Division.[2]
Team changes
| Promoted from 2025–26 Cypriot Second Division | Relegated from 2025–26 Cypriot First Division |
|---|---|
| Nea Salamina FC | Akritas Chlorakas |
| Karmiotissa | Ethnikos Achna |
| Omonia 29M | Enosis Neon Paralimni |
Stadia and locations
Nicosia teams:
APOEL
AC Omonia
Omonia 29M
Olympiakos
Limassol teams:
AEL Limassol
Apollon Limassol
Aris Limassol
Karmiotissa
APOEL
AC Omonia
Omonia 29M
Olympiakos
Limassol teams:
AEL Limassol
Apollon Limassol
Aris Limassol
Karmiotissa
Larnaca
Limassol
Nicosia
Larnaca teams:
AEK
Anorthosis Famagusta
Nea Salamis Famagusta
AEK
Anorthosis Famagusta
Nea Salamis Famagusta
Locations of the 2026–27 Cypriot First Division teams.
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AEK Larnaca | Larnaca | AEK Arena | 8,058 |
| AEL Limassol | Limassol | Alphamega Stadium | 10,830 |
| Anorthosis Famagusta | Famagusta | Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium | 10,230 |
| APOEL | Nicosia | GSP Stadium | 22,859 |
| Apollon Limassol | Limassol | Alphamega Stadium | 10,830 |
| Aris Limassol | |||
| Karmiotissa | Limassol[a] | Tsirion Stadium[b] | 13,331 |
| Krasava E.N.Y. | |||
| Nea Salamina | Famagusta | Ammochostos Epistrofi Stadium | 5,500 |
| Olympiakos Nicosia | Nicosia | GSP Stadium | 22,859 |
| Omonia 29M | Nicosia | Katokopia Stadium | 3,500 |
| Omonia Aradippou | Aradippou | AEK Arena | 8,058 |
| Omonia Nicosia | Nicosia | GSP Stadium | 22,859 |
| Pafos FC | Paphos | Stelios Kyriakides Stadium | 9,394 |
- ↑ Karmiotissa is based in Pano Polemidia and Krasava in Ypsonas; both are playing at Tsirion Stadium for this season only.
- ↑ If Tsirion Stadium does not obtain the necessary licences before the start of the season, Karmiotissa will play at Ethnikos Achna's stadium and Krasava will play at Ammochostos Epistrofi Stadium instead.[3]
The clubs declared these venues as their home grounds for league matches in the 2026–27 season.[3]
Regular season
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omonia 29M | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 3 | Qualification for the Championship round |
| 2 | AEK Larnaca | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 3 | |
| 3 | Nea Salamis Famagusta | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| 4 | Olympiakos Nicosia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| 5 | Apollon Limassol | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| 6 | Aris Limassol | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| 7 | AEL Limassol | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for the Relegation round |
| 8 | Anorthosis Famagusta | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Karmiotissa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Omonia Aradippou | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Omonia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Pafos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | APOEL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | −2 | 0 | |
| 14 | Krasava | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | −3 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 29 August 2026. Source: 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).[4]
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).[4]
Results
Season statistics
Top scorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
Clean sheets
| Rank | Player | Club | Clean sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
References
- ↑ "Το πρόγραμμα της πρώτης φάσης της Cyprus League by Stoiximan περιόδου 2026 - 2027". Cyprus Football Association. 24 July 2026. Retrieved 24 July 2026.
- 1 2 "Το πρόγραμμα της πρώτης φάσης της Cyprus League by Stoiximan περιόδου 2026 - 2027". Cyprus Football Association. 24 July 2026. Retrieved 24 July 2026.
- 1 2 "Οι έδρες των ομάδων της Cyprus League by Stoiximan 2026 - 2027". Cyprus Football Association. 20 July 2026. Retrieved 24 July 2026.
- ↑ Cite error: The named reference
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