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The 1969-70 Cyprus Football Championship

The 1969-70 Cyprus Football Championship was the 31st edition of the top-level football league in Cyprus. It began on October 12, 1969 and ended on May 29, 1970. A total of 12 teams participated in the championship.

The champion of the season was EPA Larnaca FC, who won their third title. The team's victory marked a significant achievement for the club, as it secured its participation in the European Champion Teams Cup for the upcoming season.

In addition to the domestic competition, several Cypriot teams also competed in the Greek league during this period. Through the institution of participation, which allowed Cypriot champions to compete in the 1st National League of Greece, AEL participated in the league after being demoted from the previous season's championship.

The scoring system for the championship was as follows: a win was worth three points, while ties were awarded two points. The final scorecard showed that EPA Larnaca FC emerged victorious with the highest number of points.

Compared to the previous season, several changes took place in the league. Evagoras, who had been demoted to the Second Division the previous year, did not participate in this season's championship. On the other hand, Union of Young Paralimni, the second-place finisher from the 1968-69 season, returned to compete.

The teams participating in the championship were:

* EPA Larnaca FC
* Olympiacos Nicosia (champion of the previous season)
* AEL
* Evagoras
* Union of Young Paralimni

EPA Larnaca FC's victory marked a significant milestone for the club, as it secured its participation in the European Champion Teams Cup and cemented its position at the top of Cypriot football.