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The 2009-2010 Cypriot Fourth Division Season

The 2009-2010 Cypriot Fourth Division was the 25th season of the fourth tier of the Cypriot football league system, taking place from September 19, 2009 to April 24, 2010. Fifteen teams participated in this division, marking a significant milestone in the Cyprus football pyramid.

The season saw Enosis Neon Parekklisia emerge as champions for the first time, claiming their inaugural title. The format of the competition involved all participating teams playing each other twice - once at home and once away - with the team accumulating the most points declared the champion. The top three teams were promoted to the 2010-11 Cypriot Third Division, while the bottom four teams were relegated to regional leagues.

A notable aspect of this season was the participation of AEK Kythreas, a refugee football club that had suspended operations in 2006 due to relegation during their previous stint in the fourth division. Following a specific regulation allowing refugees clubs to resume operations and participate in the Cypriot Fourth Division, AEK's application was accepted for the 2009-2010 season.

The teams promoted from regional leagues included Ethnikos Latsion FC, Karmiotissa Pano Polemidion, and Ormideia FC. Conversely, Sourouklis Troullon, APEP Pelendriou, and Dafni Troulloi were relegated to regional leagues after their relegation in the 2008-09 Cypriot Third Division.

The league standings for this season are not explicitly provided in any of the source snippets; however, it is known that teams received three points for a win, one point for a draw, and zero points for a loss. The first three teams to accumulate the most points at the end of the season were promoted to the 2010-11 Cypriot Third Division.

The 2009-2010 Cypriot Fourth Division marked an important chapter in Cyprus football history, with Enosis Neon Parekklisia's championship win being a notable achievement.