2018–19 Cypriot First Division
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)[1] Apollon 5–0 Ermis (20 October 2018)[2] |
Biggest away win | Doxa 0–5 AEK Larnaca (21 January 2019)[3] |
Highest scoring | E.N. Paralimni 3–5 Nea Salamina (2 September 2018)[4] |
← 2017–18 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
[edit]Promotion and relegation (pre-season)
[edit]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
[edit]- 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
[edit]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
[edit]League table
[edit]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[a] | |
6 | Nea Salamis Famagusta | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 28 | 30 | −2 | 31[a] | |
7 | Anorthosis Famagusta[b] | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 27 | 26 | +1 | 28 | Qualification for the Relegation round |
8 | Pafos FC[c] | 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[d] | |
11 | Alki Oroklini | 22 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 19 | 43 | −24 | 17[d] | |
12 | Ermis Aradippou | 22 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 19 | 40 | −21 | 10 |
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).[7]
Notes:
- ^ a b Head to head record: Omonia 3–1 Nea Salamis, Nea Salamis 1–0 Omonia.
- ^ Anorthosis were deducted six points for use of unregistered player on a game against Apollon on 2 February 2019.[5]
- ^ Pafos FC were deducted six points for use of unregistered player on a game against AEK Larnaca on 2 January 2019.[6]
- ^ a b Head to head record: Paralimni 2–0 Alki, Alki 1–2 Paralimni.
Results
[edit]Positions by Round
[edit]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.
Qualification to Championship round | |
Qualification to Relegation round |
Championship round
[edit]Championship round table
[edit]Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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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[a] |
5 | Nea Salamis Famagusta | 32 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 41 | 47 | −6 | 44 | |
6 | Omonia | 32 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 36 | 45 | −9 | 36 |
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).[9]
(C) Champions
Notes:
- ^ AEL Limassol qualified for the Europa League second qualifying round by winning the 2018–19 Cypriot Cup.
Results
[edit]Positions by Round
[edit]The table lists the positions of teams after each week of matches.
Qualification to Champions League first qualifying round | |
Qualification to Europa League first qualifying round |
Relegation round
[edit]Relegation round table
[edit]Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Relegation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | Anorthosis Famagusta[a] | 32 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 42 | 41 | +1 | 41 | |
8 | Pafos FC[b] | 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 |
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).[12]
(R) Relegated
Notes:
- ^ Anorthosis were deducted six points for use of unregistered player on a game against Apollon on 2 February 2019.[10]
- ^ Pafos FC were deducted six points for use of unregistered player on a game against AEK Larnaca on 2 January 2019.[11]
Results
[edit]Positions by Round
[edit]The table lists the positions of teams after each week of matches.
Relegation to Cypriot Second Division |
Season statistics
[edit]Top scorers
[edit]- As of 20 May 2019.[13]
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
[edit]# | 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.
Attendances
[edit]# | Football club | Average attendance[14] |
---|---|---|
1 | APOEL | 4,414 |
2 | Omonoia | 4,143 |
3 | Apollon FC | 2,514 |
4 | Anorthosis Famagusta | 2,291 |
5 | AEK Larnaca | 2,060 |
6 | AEL Limassol | 1,563 |
7 | Nea Salamis Famagusta | 988 |
8 | Pafos FC | 676 |
9 | Enosis Neon Paralimni | 647 |
10 | Alki Oroklini | 425 |
11 | Ermis Aradippou | 412 |
12 | Doxa Katokopias | 306 |
References
[edit]- ^ "APOLLON VS. ENOSIS 5 - 0". www.soccerway.com. Soccerway. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ "APOLLON VS. ERMIS 5 - 0". www.soccerway.com. Soccerway. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ "DOXA VS. AEK LARNACA 0 - 5". www.soccerway.com. Soccerway. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ "ENOSIS VS. NEA SALAMIS 3 - 5". www.soccerway.com. Soccerway. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ "Η απόφαση του Αθλητικού Δικαστή για την ένσταση του Απόλλωνα". Cyprus Football Association. 2 February 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- ^ "Η απόφαση του Αθλητικού Δικαστή για την ένσταση της ΑΕΚ Λάρνακας (πλήρες σκεπτικό)". Cyprus Football Association. 16 January 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
- ^ "1. Division 2018/2019 - Season rules". Scoresway. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- ^ "Apollon awarded win by Cyprus FA due to ineligible player". Associated Press. 18 February 2019. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
- ^ "1. Division 2018/2019 - Season rules". Scoresway. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ "Η απόφαση του Αθλητικού Δικαστή για την ένσταση του Απόλλωνα". Cyprus Football Association. 2 February 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- ^ "Η απόφαση του Αθλητικού Δικαστή για την ένσταση της ΑΕΚ Λάρνακας (πλήρες σκεπτικό)". Cyprus Football Association. 16 January 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
- ^ "1. Division 2018/2019 - Season rules". Scoresway. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
- ^ "Σκόρερς". Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ https://www.european-football-statistics.co.uk/attn/archive/cyp/avecyp19.htm