2017–18 in Cypriot football

Football in CyprusSeason| 2017–18

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Men's football
First Division| APOEL
Second Division| E.N. Paralimni
Third Division| Onisilos
STOK Elite Division| Kouris Erimis
Cup| AEK Larnaca
Super Cup| Apollon
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The following article is a summary of the 2017–18 football season in Cyprus, which is the 76th season of competitive football in the country and runs from August 2017 to May 2018.

## League tables

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### Cypriot First Division

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Main article: 2017–18 Cypriot First Division

#### Regular season

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1  | APOEL | 26  | 20  | 3  | 3  | 72  | 25  | +47  | 63  | Qualification for the Championship round
2  | Apollon Limassol | 26  | 18  | 7  | 1  | 67  | 15  | +52  | 61
3  | Anorthosis Famagusta | 26  | 16  | 8  | 2  | 41  | 17  | +24  | 56
4  | AEK Larnaca | 26  | 16  | 5  | 5  | 57  | 24  | +33  | 53
5  | AEL Limassol | 26  | 14  | 6  | 6  | 35  | 17  | +18  | 48
6  | Omonia | 26  | 13  | 5  | 8  | 51  | 38  | +13  | 44
7  | Doxa Katokopias | 26  | 10  | 4  | 12  | 35  | 40  | −5  | 34  | Qualification for the Relegation round
8  | Ermis Aradippou | 26  | 9  | 3  | 14  | 35  | 49  | −14  | 30
9  | Pafos FC | 26  | 6  | 8  | 12  | 23  | 38  | −15  | 26
10  | Nea Salamis Famagusta | 26  | 6  | 6  | 14  | 28  | 46  | −18  | 24
11  | Alki Oroklini | 26  | 6  | 5  | 15  | 30  | 57  | −27  | 23
12  | Olympiakos Nicosia | 26  | 4  | 8  | 14  | 22  | 55  | −33  | 20
13  | Aris Limassol (R) | 26  | 3  | 7  | 16  | 19  | 49  | −30  | 16  | Relegation to the Cypriot Second Division
14  | Ethnikos Achna (R) | 26  | 1  | 5  | 20  | 19  | 64  | −45  | 8

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 championship round, relegation round or relegation).[1]
(R) Relegated

#### Play-offs

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1  | APOEL (C) | 36  | 27  | 5  | 4  | 92  | 35  | +57  | 86  | Qualification for the Champions League first qualifying round
2  | Apollon Limassol | 36  | 25  | 7  | 4  | 90  | 26  | +64  | 82  | Qualification for the Europa League first qualifying round
3  | Anorthosis Famagusta | 36  | 19  | 12  | 5  | 53  | 29  | +24  | 69
4  | AEK Larnaca | 36  | 20  | 8  | 8  | 74  | 39  | +35  | 68  | Qualification for the Europa League second qualifying round[a]
5  | AEL Limassol | 36  | 17  | 7  | 12  | 47  | 38  | +9  | 58  |
6  | Omonia | 36  | 14  | 5  | 17  | 58  | 60  | −2  | 47

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).[2]
(C) Champions
Notes:

1. ^ AEK Larnaca qualified for the Europa League second qualifying round by winning the 2017–18 Cypriot Cup.

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7  | Nea Salamis Famagusta | 36  | 14  | 6  | 16  | 53  | 55  | −2  | 48  |
8  | Ermis Aradippou | 36  | 14  | 4  | 18  | 50  | 64  | −14  | 46[a]
9  | Doxa Katokopias | 36  | 14  | 4  | 18  | 54  | 63  | −9  | 46[a]
10  | Pafos FC | 36  | 11  | 9  | 16  | 36  | 51  | −15  | 42
11  | Alki Oroklini | 36  | 11  | 6  | 19  | 48  | 73  | −25  | 39
12  | Olympiakos Nicosia (R) | 36  | 5  | 9  | 22  | 34  | 81  | −47  | 24  | Relegation to the Cypriot Second Division

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).[3]
(R) Relegated
Notes:

1. ^ a b Head to head record: Doxa 2–1 Ermis, Ermis 1–2 Doxa, Doxa 2–3 Ermis, Ermis 2–1 Doxa.

### Cypriot Second Division

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Main article: 2017–18 Cypriot Second Division

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1  | Enosis Neon Paralimni (C, P) | 26  | 18  | 6  | 2  | 54  | 20  | +34  | 60  | Promotion to Cypriot First Division
2  | Anagennisi Deryneia | 26  | 18  | 5  | 3  | 53  | 23  | +30  | 59  |
3  | Othellos Athienou | 26  | 16  | 6  | 4  | 45  | 18  | +27  | 54
4  | Ayia Napa | 26  | 13  | 3  | 10  | 43  | 33  | +10  | 42
5  | AEZ Zakakiou | 26  | 12  | 5  | 9  | 36  | 26  | +10  | 41
6  | Omonia Aradippou | 26  | 11  | 5  | 10  | 39  | 32  | +7  | 38
7  | Karmiotissa | 26  | 9  | 10  | 7  | 41  | 36  | +5  | 37
8  | ASIL Lysi | 26  | 8  | 8  | 10  | 32  | 35  | −3  | 32
9  | PAEEK | 26  | 8  | 7  | 11  | 33  | 40  | −7  | 31
10  | Digenis Oroklinis | 26  | 7  | 7  | 12  | 29  | 50  | −21  | 28
11  | THOI Lakatamia | 26  | 6  | 8  | 12  | 25  | 39  | −14  | 26
12  | P.O. Xylotymbou (R) | 26  | 7  | 5  | 14  | 29  | 44  | −15  | 26  | Relegation to the Cypriot Third Division
13  | Ethnikos Assia (R) | 26  | 4  | 6  | 16  | 22  | 42  | −20  | 18
14  | Chalkanoras Idaliou (R) | 26  | 3  | 3  | 20  | 23  | 65  | −42  | 12

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 championship round, relegation round or relegation).[4]
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

### Cypriot Third Division

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Main article: 2017–18 Cypriot Third Division

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1  | Onisilos Sotira 2014 (C, P) | 30  | 21  | 5  | 4  | 60  | 22  | +38  | 68  | Promotion to the Cypriot Second Division
2  | MEAP Nisou (P) | 30  | 19  | 6  | 5  | 67  | 31  | +36  | 63
3  | Akritas Chlorakas (P) | 30  | 17  | 7  | 6  | 44  | 22  | +22  | 58
4  | Enosi Neon Ypsona-Digenis Ipsona | 30  | 14  | 6  | 10  | 61  | 45  | +16  | 48  |
5  | ENAD Polis Chrysochous | 30  | 13  | 8  | 9  | 47  | 35  | +12  | 47
6  | Elpida Astromeriti | 30  | 13  | 7  | 10  | 44  | 36  | +8  | 46
7  | Peyia 2014 | 30  | 13  | 6  | 11  | 41  | 48  | −7  | 45
8  | APEA Akrotiriou | 30  | 12  | 5  | 13  | 35  | 39  | −4  | 41
9  | Achyronas Liopetriou | 30  | 10  | 8  | 12  | 41  | 47  | −6  | 38[a]
10  | Ormideia FC | 30  | 10  | 8  | 12  | 33  | 35  | −2  | 38[a]
11  | Ethnikos Latsion | 30  | 10  | 7  | 13  | 45  | 55  | −10  | 37
12  | Digenis Akritas Morphou | 30  | 8  | 12  | 10  | 45  | 47  | −2  | 36
13  | Olympias Lympion | 30  | 11  | 2  | 17  | 45  | 60  | −15  | 35
14  | APEP FC (R) | 30  | 9  | 5  | 16  | 36  | 46  | −10  | 32  | Relegation to the STOK Elite Division
15  | Finikas Ayias Marinas Chrysochous (R) | 30  | 4  | 8  | 18  | 23  | 51  | −28  | 20
16  | Livadiakos/Salamina Livadion[b] (R) | 30  | 3  | 6  | 21  | 35  | 73  | −38  | 12

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 championship round, relegation round or relegation).[6]
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
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1. ^ a b Head to head record: Achyronas 2–1 Ormideia, Ormideia 0–0 Achyronas.
2. ^ Livadiakos/Salamina Livadion were deducted three points for financial reasons.[5]

### STOK Elite Division

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Main article: 2017–18 STOK Elite Division

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1  | Kouris Erimis (C, P) | 26  | 17  | 6  | 3  | 69  | 27  | +42  | 57  | Promotion to Cypriot Third Division
2  | Omonia Psevda (P) | 26  | 16  | 8  | 2  | 54  | 22  | +32  | 56
3  | Amathus Ayiou Tychona (P) | 26  | 15  | 6  | 5  | 53  | 24  | +29  | 51
4  | Iraklis Gerolakkou | 26  | 11  | 5  | 10  | 47  | 57  | −10  | 38  |
5  | Doxa Paliometochou | 26  | 10  | 7  | 9  | 35  | 23  | +12  | 37
6  | Rotsidis Mammari | 26  | 10  | 6  | 10  | 47  | 35  | +12  | 36
7  | Atlas Aglandjias | 26  | 10  | 4  | 12  | 42  | 42  | 0  | 34[a]
8  | Elia Lythrodonta | 26  | 10  | 4  | 12  | 34  | 41  | −7  | 34[a]
9  | AEN Ayiou Georgiou Vrysoullon-Acheritou | 26  | 9  | 6  | 11  | 36  | 40  | −4  | 33[b]
10  | Orfeas Nicosia | 26  | 9  | 6  | 11  | 36  | 40  | −4  | 33[b]
11  | Elpida Xylofagou (R) | 26  | 8  | 6  | 12  | 26  | 32  | −6  | 30  | Relegation to the regional leagues
12  | Frenaros FC 2000 (R) | 26  | 7  | 8  | 11  | 26  | 35  | −9  | 29
13  | Kornos FC 2013 (R) | 26  | 6  | 9  | 11  | 34  | 43  | −9  | 27
14  | Poseidonas Giolou (R) | 26  | 1  | 5  | 20  | 15  | 93  | −78  | 8

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 championship round, relegation round or relegation).
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
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1. ^ a b Head to head record: Atlas 1–0 Elia, Elia 2–1 Atlas.
2. ^ a b Head to head record: AEN 2–1 Orfeas, Orfeas 3–3 AEN.

### 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers

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Cyprus v  Bosnia and Herzegovina 31 August 2017 |  Cyprus | 3-2|  Bosnia and Herzegovina | GSP Stadium, Nicosia

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21:45 UTC+3 | Christofi 65'
Laban 67'
Sotiriou 76' | Report (FIFA)
Report (UEFA) | Šunjić 33'
Višća 44' | Attendance: 4,143
Referee: Andre Marriner (England)

Estonia v  Cyprus 3 September 2017 |  Estonia | 1-0|  Cyprus | A. Le Coq Arena, Tallinn

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19:00 UTC+3 | Käit 90+2' | Report (FIFA)
Report (UEFA) |  | Attendance: 5,491
Referee: Adrien Jaccottet (Switzerland)

Cyprus v  Greece 7 October 2017 |  Cyprus | 1-2|  Greece | GSP Stadium, Nicosia

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21:45 UTC+3 | Sotiriou 17' | Report (FIFA)
Report (UEFA) | Mitroglou 25'
Tziolis 26' | Attendance: 7,222
Referee: Alberto Undiano Mallenco (Spain)

Belgium v  Cyprus 10 October 2017 |  Belgium | 4-0|  Cyprus | King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels

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20:45 UTC+2 | E. Hazard 12', 63' (pen.)
T. Hazard 52'
Lukaku 78' | Report (FIFA)
Report (UEFA) |  | Attendance: 37,765
Referee: Luca Banti (Italy)

## References

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1. ^ "1. Division 2017/2018 - Season rules". Scoresway. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
2. ^ "1. Division 2017/2018 - Season rules". Scoresway. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
3. ^ "1. Division 2017/2018 - Season rules". Scoresway. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
4. ^ "2. Division 2017/2018 - Season rules". Scoresway. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
5. ^ "Πρωτάθλημα Γ' Κατηγορίας". Cyprus Football Association. 18 April 2018. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
6. ^ "1. Division 2015/2016 - Rules". Scoresway. Retrieved 13 August 2015.

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Football in Cyprus

League system|

* First Division
* Second Division
* Third Division
* STOK Elite Division
* Women's First Division

Cup competitions|

* Cypriot Cup
* Super Cup
* Lower Divisions' Cup
* Women's Cup
* Women's Super Cup

Defunct competitions|

* Fourth Division

National teams|

* Men
* U-21
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Lists and categories|

* Clubs
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Miscellaneous|

* Cypriot football clubs in European competitions
* 2016–17 in Cypriot football

Rivalries|

* Famagusta derby
* Larnaca derby
* Limassol derby
* Nicosia derby

Cyprus Football Association

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Domestic leagues|

* First Division
* Second Division
* Third Division
* STOK Elite Division

Domestic cups|

* Cypriot Cup
* Cypriot Cup for lower divisions

European competitions|

* Champions League
* Europa League

Transfers|

* Summer
* Winter

Club seasons

First Division|

* AEK Larnaca
* AEL
* Alki Oroklini
* Anorthosis
* APOEL
* Apollon
* Aris
* Doxa
* Ermis
* Ethnikos Achna
* Nea Salamis
* Olympiakos
* Omonia
* Pafos

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*[Pld]: Played
*[W]: Won
*[D]: Drawn
*[L]: Lost
*[GF]: Goals for
*[GA]: Goals against
*[GD]: Goal difference
*[Pts]: Points