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1956–57 Cypriot Second Division
The 1956–57 Cypriot Second Division Season
The 1956–57 Cypriot Second Division was the fourth season of the Cypriot second-level football league, with Apollon Limassol emerging as champions and securing their first title in the division. This season saw nine teams participate, divided into two geographical groups based on the districts of Cyprus they represented.
The competition format involved each team playing against its group opponents twice – once at home and once away – to determine the group champions. The winners of each group then faced off in a final phase, with the ultimate champion crowned the Second Division titleholder. This champion would be promoted to the 1957–58 Cypriot First Division.
The league standings were as follows:
Nicosia-Famagusta-Larnaca-Keryneia Group
- Apollon Limassol
- Alki Larnaca
Results
Apollon Limassol ultimately emerged victorious, winning the championship and securing promotion to the top tier. The final match between Apollon Limassol and Alki Larnaca took place on June 30, 1957, at the GSO Stadium in Nicosia, with Apollon Limassol emerging as champions after a score of 4-1.
The season also saw several changes to the league's membership. The Armenian Young Men's Association was relegated from the previous season's Cypriot First Division, while Othellos Famagusta joined the competition for the first time in its history. Aris Limassol also received promotion to the top tier.
Stadiums and locations played host to various matches throughout the season, with teams competing across different venues in Cyprus.