The 1988–89 Cypriot First Division was the 50th season of the Cypriot top-level football league. Omonia won their 16th title.
Format
Fifteen teams participated in the 1988–89 Cypriot First Division. All teams played against each other twice, once at their home and once away. The team with the most points at the end of the season crowned champions. The last three teams were relegated to the 1989–90 Cypriot Second Division.
The champions ensured their participation in the 1989–90 European Cup and the runners-up in the 1989–90 UEFA Cup.
Point system
Teams received two points for a win, one point for a draw and zero points for a loss.
Changes from previous season
APEP, Alki and Anagennisi were relegated from previous season and played in the 1988–89 Cypriot Second Division. They were replaced by the first two teams of the 1987–88 Cypriot Second Division, Keravnos and Omonia Aradippou.
Stadia and locations
League standings
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Omonia (C) | 28 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 60 | 22 | +38 | 43 | Qualification for European Cup first round |
2 | Apollon | 28 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 61 | 26 | +35 | 40 | Qualification for UEFA Cup first round |
3 | APOEL | 28 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 48 | 38 | +10 | 34 | |
4 | Nea Salamis | 28 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 51 | 35 | +16 | 33 | |
5 | AEL | 28 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 50 | 40 | +10 | 30 | Qualification for Cup Winners' Cup first round |
6 | Anorthosis | 28 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 30 | |
7 | Pezoporikos | 28 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 35 | 34 | +1 | 28 | |
8 | APOP | 28 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 36 | 40 | −4 | 28 | |
9 | Olympiakos | 28 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 43 | 42 | +1 | 27 | |
10 | Ethnikos | 28 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 34 | 43 | −9 | 27 | |
11 | Enosis Neon Paralimni | 28 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 35 | 47 | −12 | 27 | |
12 | Aris | 28 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 42 | 39 | +3 | 26 | |
13 | EPA (R) | 28 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 32 | 41 | −9 | 21 | Relegation to Cypriot Second Division |
14 | Keravnos (R) | 28 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 27 | 39 | −12 | 21 | |
15 | Omonia Ar. (R) | 28 | 1 | 3 | 24 | 13 | 81 | −68 | 5 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points, 2) Goal differences, 3) Goal for. Points system: Won=2 points, Drawn=1 point, Lost=0 points
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Results
See also
- Cypriot First Division
- 1988–89 Cypriot Cup
- List of top goalscorers in Cypriot First Division by season
- Cypriot football clubs in European competitions
References
- ^ "Cyprus - List of Topscorers". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 2015-06-25. Archived from the original on 2015-08-18. Retrieved 2015-08-05.
Sources
- "1988/89 Cypriot First Division". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 2016-01-14. Retrieved 2016-01-14.
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