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2009–10 Cypriot Second Division
B' Katigorias 2009-2010
The 2009-2010 season of the second-largest football league in Cyprus, known as B' Katigorias, was marked by Alki Larnaca's fourth consecutive championship title. The league featured a total of 14 teams and commenced on September 19, 2009, concluding on May 8, 2010.
The previous season saw Akritas Chlorakas emerge as the champion in G' Katigorias, with Brakearos FC 2000 and Othellos Athienou also rising through the ranks. However, Alki Larnaca's dominance continued into the new season, ultimately claiming their fourth title under their belt.
The league format consisted of two rounds of return matches among all teams, spanning a total of 26 days. Three new teams joined the competition in this season: Ermis Aradippou, Aris Limassol, and Nea Salamina, who were promoted from the Cypriot First Division after relegation in the previous season.
The top four ranked teams participated in a play-off group, competing against each other in return matches to determine their final standings. Alki Larnaca, AEK Larnaca, and Olympiakos emerged as the top three finishers, securing promotion to the Cypriot First Division for the 2009-2010 season.
The teams that were relegated from the Cypriot First Division in this season included Alki Larnaca and AEK Larnaca. Meanwhile, Akritas Chlorakas continued their upward trajectory after winning the championship in G' Katigorias, while Frenaros FC and Othellos Athienou finished as runners-up.
The 2009-2010 B' Katigorias season marked a significant milestone for Alki Larnaca, solidifying their position at the top of Cypriot football.