STOK Elite Division

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The STOK Elite Division is the fourth tier of football in Cyprus, organized by the STOK Federation of Cypriot levels. It is the last professional football league competition in the country.

History

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The STOK Elite Division was initiated by the Cyprus Football Association and the STOK Federation in the 2015–16 season as the fourth level of football in Cyprus. It replaced the Fourth Division of Cyprus, which had been the previous fourth tier.

Organization

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The league is organized by the STOK Federation in collaboration with the Cyprus Football Association. The teams competing in this category are included in the membership register of the Cyprus Football Association, as is the case for the teams competing in other global categories organized by the association.

Competition Structure

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Each season, the top teams of the elite division are promoted and participate in the Third Division of Cyprus, while the teams demoted participate in the First Division of the rural championships of their local federations. The league is typically held over two rounds, where each team faces all other teams.

Background

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The STOK Elite Division began in 2015-16 as a replacement for the Fourth Division of Cyprus. The first championship was held in the 2015-16 season, and since then, the league has been an integral part of the Cypriot football system.

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