First Division
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First Division is one of the football leagues in Cyprus. The 2025/2026 season features 14 teams, with Paphos out in front on 34 points. Games here produce 2.64 goals per match on average, and both teams score (BTTS) in 43% of them. The season is played from 22 August 2025 to 22 May 2026.
First Division 2025/2026: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2025/2026 season, 240 First Division matches have been completed. Paphos leads the table with 34 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.64. BTTS: 43%. Over 2.5: 48%. Clean-sheet matches: 57%.
Result split
Home wins: 45%. Draws: 20%. Away wins: 35%.
Team rankings
Omonia Nicosia has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 2.44. Both teams scored in 53% of AEK Larnaca's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Paphos | 14 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 30:10 | +20 | 34 | 2.43 | LLWDW |
| 2 |  Omonia Nicosia | 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 34:10 | +24 | 33 | 2.20 | WWDWW |
| 3 |  AEK Larnaca | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 27:14 | +13 | 31 | 2.07 | LWDDW |
| 4 |  Aris | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 31:12 | +19 | 30 | 2.00 | LWLLL |
| 5 |  APOEL | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 27:11 | +16 | 26 | 1.86 | WLLLL |
| 6 |  Apollon | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 17:16 | +1 | 24 | 1.60 | WLWWL |
| 7 |  AEL | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 19:22 | -3 | 21 | 1.40 | WLDLW |
| 8 |  Akritas | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 15:22 | -7 | 19 | 1.27 | WWWLL |
| 9 |  Olympiakos | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 13:21 | -8 | 16 | 1.07 | LLWWW |
| 10 |  Anorthosis | 15 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 12:22 | -10 | 14 | 0.93 | DWWWL |
| 11 |  Omonia Aradippou | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 10:22 | -12 | 14 | 0.93 | DDLWW |
| 12 |  Ethnikos Achna | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 17:29 | -12 | 14 | 0.93 | LWLWL |
| 13 |  Digenis Ypsonas | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 11:22 | -11 | 11 | 0.73 | WDDLD |
| 14 |  Enosis | 15 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 4:34 | -30 | 1 | 0.07 | LLLLD |
League statistics
Season 2025/2026 statistics are based on 240 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Omonia Nicosia0.67
- 2AEK Larnaca0.92
- 3Paphos1.06
- 4Apollon1.14
- 5Anorthosis1.21
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1AEK Larnaca53%
- 2Olympiakos48%
- 3APOEL47%
- 4Paphos47%
- 5Aris47%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Aris58%
- 2Omonia Nicosia56%
- 3AEL55%
- 4Ethnikos Achna55%
- 5Akritas55%
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omonia Nicosia | 36 | 1.73 | 1.19 | +0.54 | 62 | 87 | +25 |
| 2 | Aris | 35 | 1.68 | 1.14 | +0.54 | 60 | 48 | -12 |
| 3 | Apollon | 36 | 1.53 | 1.15 | +0.38 | 59 | 67 | +8 |
| 4 | APOEL | 36 | 1.59 | 1.27 | +0.33 | 57 | 52 | -5 |
| 5 | AEK Larnaca | 36 | 1.47 | 1.20 | +0.28 | 56 | 69 | +13 |
| 6 | Paphos | 36 | 1.50 | 1.27 | +0.23 | 54 | 62 | +8 |
| 7 | Omonia Aradippou | 33 | 1.47 | 1.40 | +0.07 | 47 | 42 | -5 |
| 8 | Anorthosis | 33 | 1.29 | 1.27 | +0.02 | 46 | 45 | -1 |
| 9 | AEL | 33 | 1.18 | 1.31 | -0.13 | 43 | 44 | +1 |
| 10 | Olympiakos | 33 | 1.21 | 1.47 | -0.26 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| 11 | Digenis Ypsonas | 32 | 1.22 | 1.49 | -0.27 | 39 | 40 | +1 |
| 12 | Ethnikos Achna | 33 | 1.17 | 1.49 | -0.32 | 39 | 33 | -6 |
| 13 | Akritas | 33 | 1.10 | 1.59 | -0.49 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 14 | Enosis | 33 | 0.72 | 1.84 | -1.12 | 23 | 5 | -18 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 26
FAQ
How many teams play in First Division?
The 2025/2026 season of First Division includes 14 teams.
When does the 2025/2026 First Division season start and end?
The 2025/2026 First Division season runs from 22 August 2025 to 22 May 2026.
How many matchweeks does the First Division season have?
The 2025/2026 First Division season spans 26 matchweeks.
Who leads the First Division table?
Paphos leads First Division with 34 points.
Which team scores the most goals in First Division?
Omonia Nicosia has the strongest attack in First Division, scoring 2.44 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in First Division?
Omonia Nicosia concedes the fewest goals in First Division, 0.67 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in First Division?
First Division averages 2.64 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in First Division?
Over 2.5 lands in 48% of First Division matches.
How often do both teams score in First Division?
BTTS lands in 43% of First Division matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in First Division?
Home teams win 45% of matches in First Division.