First Division 2026/2027
CyprusSeason 2026/2027
About the league: First Division
First Division is one of the football leagues in Cyprus. The 2026/2027 season features 14 teams, with AEK Larnaca out in front on 12 points. Games here produce 3.08 goals per match on average, and both teams score (BTTS) in 62% of them. The season is played from 28 August 2026 to 5 March 2027.
First Division 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026/2027 season, 37 First Division matches have been completed. AEK Larnaca leads the table with 12 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 3.08. BTTS: 62%. Over 2.5: 70%. Clean-sheet matches: 38%.
Result split
Home wins: 38%. Draws: 30%. Away wins: 32%.
Team rankings
APOEL has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 2.40. Both teams scored in 83% of Nea Salamis's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  AEK Larnaca | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10:4 | +6 | 12 | 2.40 | WWLWW |
| 2 |  AEL | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8:8 | 0 | 12 | 2.40 | WLWWW |
| 3 |  Omonia Nicosia | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11:2 | +9 | 11 | 2.20 | DWDWW |
| 4 |  Paphos | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7:3 | +4 | 10 | 2.00 | WDWLW |
| 5 |  Apollon | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 10:6 | +4 | 9 | 1.80 | WDDWW |
| 6 |  Aris | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6:7 | -1 | 8 | 1.60 | DLWDW |
| 7 |  APOEL | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 12:8 | +4 | 7 | 1.40 | LWLDW |
| 8 |  Omonia Aradippou | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4:4 | 0 | 6 | 1.20 | DWDDL |
| 9 |  Omonia 29is Maiou | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10:9 | +1 | 5 | 1.00 | WDDLL |
| 10 |  Olympiakos | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 8:9 | -1 | 4 | 0.80 | DDDDL |
| 11 |  Nea Salamis | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9:11 | -2 | 4 | 0.80 | LLWLL |
| 12 |  Karmiotissa | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4:11 | -7 | 3 | 0.50 | DDDLL |
| 13 |  Anorthosis | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4:12 | -8 | 3 | 0.60 | LLWLL |
| 14 |  Digenis Ypsonas | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5:14 | -9 | 3 | 0.50 | LLLLW |
League statistics
Season 2026/2027 statistics are based on 37 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 attack
Goals scored per match
- 1APOEL2.40
- 2Apollon2.33
- 3Omonia Nicosia2.20
- 4AEK Larnaca2.00
- 5Omonia 29is Maiou2.00
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Omonia Nicosia0.40
- 2Paphos0.60
- 3Omonia Aradippou0.80
- 4AEK Larnaca0.80
- 5Apollon1.33
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Nea Salamis83%
- 2Apollon83%
- 3APOEL80%
- 4Olympiakos80%
- 5Omonia 29is Maiou80%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1APOEL100%
- 2Nea Salamis100%
- 3Omonia 29is Maiou100%
- 4Digenis Ypsonas83%
- 5Apollon83%
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1Omonia Nicosia8.8
- 2Paphos6.6
- 3Olympiakos5.8
- 4Anorthosis4.8
- 5Omonia Aradippou4.6
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, First Division sits Below average for match pace, Above average for chance quality and Above average for openness. Home advantage is Below average, match intensity Above average, and competitive balance Below average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
- 1Đorđe Ivanović7.05
- 2Loïs Diony6.96
- 3Riad Bajić6.93
- 4Vernon De Marco Morlacchi6.86
- 5Nicolás Andereggen6.83
- 6Muamer Tankovic6.78
- 7Vlad Mihai Dragomir6.76
- 8Alberto Andrea Paleari6.74
Most minutes
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 | 5 | 2.38 | 0.81 | +1.57 | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| 2 | Paphos | 5 | 2.05 | 1.36 | +0.69 | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| 3 | APOEL | 5 | 1.55 | 1.11 | +0.44 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| 4 | Aris | 5 | 1.60 | 1.21 | +0.40 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 5 | AEL | 5 | 1.61 | 1.28 | +0.33 | 8 | 12 | +4 |
| 6 | Apollon | 6 | 1.34 | 1.38 | -0.04 | 8 | 12 | +4 |
| 7 | AEK Larnaca | 5 | 1.68 | 1.49 | +0.19 | 7 | 12 | +5 |
| 8 | Anorthosis | 5 | 1.35 | 1.41 | -0.06 | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| 9 | Olympiakos | 5 | 1.56 | 1.63 | -0.08 | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| 10 | Digenis Ypsonas | 6 | 0.98 | 1.48 | -0.50 | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| 11 | Karmiotissa | 6 | 1.21 | 1.76 | -0.54 | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| 12 | Nea Salamis | 6 | 1.20 | 1.85 | -0.64 | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| 13 | Omonia Aradippou | 5 | 1.23 | 1.87 | -0.64 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| 14 | Omonia 29is Maiou | 5 | 1.13 | 1.89 | -0.77 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
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 6
FAQ
How many teams play in First Division?
The 2026/2027 season of First Division includes 14 teams.
When does the 2026/2027 First Division season start and end?
The 2026/2027 First Division season runs from 28 August 2026 to 5 March 2027.
How many matchweeks does the First Division season have?
The 2026/2027 First Division season spans 26 matchweeks.
Who leads the First Division table?
AEK Larnaca leads First Division with 12 points.
Which team scores the most goals in First Division?
APOEL has the strongest attack in First Division, scoring 2.40 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in First Division?
Omonia Nicosia concedes the fewest goals in First Division, 0.40 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in First Division?
First Division averages 3.08 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in First Division?
Over 2.5 lands in 70% of First Division matches.
How often do both teams score in First Division?
BTTS lands in 62% of First Division matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in First Division?
Home teams win 38% of matches in First Division.
Who is the top scorer in First Division?
Rody Junior Effaghe leads the recorded scoring table in First Division for 2026/2027 with 5 goals.