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2023–24 Cypriot First Division
2023–24 Cypriot First Division
The 2023–24 Cypriot First Division is the 85th season of the Cypriot top-level football league.Background
Aris Limassol are the defending champions, having won their first title in the 2022–23 season. ENP and Akritas Chlorakas were relegated after a single season in the top flight, while Olympia was also relegated to the Second Division. In their place, three teams from the Second Division were promoted: Othellos, Zakakiou, and Ermis.Season Details
The league began on 18 August 2023 and will end on 19 May 2024. The season is divided into two phases: the regular season and the championship poule. In the regular season, the 14 teams compete in a double round-robin format, playing each other twice.Championship Poule
The top six teams from the regular season qualify for the championship poule, which features an additional 10 matchdays. The teams keep their score earned during the regular season, and the first-ranked team is crowned champion of Cyprus. The champion qualifies for the UEFA Champions League 2024-2025 together with the second-placed team.Teams
The following teams are participating in the 2023–24 Cypriot First Division:* Aris Limassol (defending champions)
* Othellos
* Zakakiou
* Ermis
* Paphos FC
* Karmiotissa FC
* Other teams competing in the league