The 2019–20 Cypriot Second Division is the 65th season of the Cypriot second-level football league. It began on 20 September 2019[4] and ended in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
| Season | 2019–20 |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 115 |
| Goals scored | 319 (2.77 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Andreas Kyprianou Andreas Papathanasiou (10 goals)[1] |
| Biggest home win | Alki 9–0 Omonia P. (2 November 2019)[2] |
| Biggest away win | Ypsonas 0–5 Ayia Napa (8 December 2019)[3] |
| Highest scoring | Alki 9–0 Omonia P. (2 November 2019)[2] |
| Longest unbeaten run | Ermis (16 games) |
← 2018–19 2020–21 →
All statistics correct as of 14 February 2020. | |
Format
editSixteen teams are divided into 2 groups of 8 teams each (Groups A and B). Each plays the others from its own group twice, home and away, for a total of 14 games each, over 14 game weeks. Teams in places 1-4 of each group qualify for Premier Group where the first two teams were promoted to the First Division, and the rest for Standard Group where the last four teams would be relegated to the Third Division - however due to the pandemic, no teams were relegated this season.[5]
Team changes from 2018–19
editTeams promoted to 2019–20 Cypriot First Division
Teams relegated from 2018–19 Cypriot First Division
Teams promoted from 2018–19 Cypriot Third Division
Teams relegated to 2019–20 Cypriot Third Division
Stadiums and locations
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Location of clubs in 2019–20 Cypriot Second Division
- Note: Table lists clubs in alphabetical order.
| Club | Location | Venue | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AEZ | Zakaki, Limassol | Zakaki Community Stadium | 2,000 |
| Akritas | Chloraka, Paphos | Chloraka Municipal Stadium | 3,500 |
| Alki | Oroklini, Larnaca | Ammochostos Stadium, Larnaca | 5,500 |
| Anagennisi | Deryneia, Famagusta | Anagennisi Football Ground | 5,800 |
| Aris | Limassol | Tsirio Stadium | 13,331 |
| ASIL | Larnaca | Grigoris Afxentiou Stadium | 2,000 |
| Ayia Napa | Ayia Napa, Famagusta | Ayia Napa Municipal Stadium | 2,000 |
| Digenis Akritas Morphou | Morphou, Nicosia | Makario Stadium, Nicosia | 16,000 |
| Ermis | Aradippou, Larnaca | Aradippou Municipal Stadium | 2,500 |
| Karmiotissa | Pano Polemidia, Limassol | Pano Polemidia Municipal Stadium | 1,500 |
| Omonia Ar. | Aradippou, Larnaca | Aradippou Municipal Stadium | 2,500 |
| Omonia Psevda | Psevdas, Larnaca | Psevdas Municipal Stadium | 1,000 |
| Onisilos | Sotira, Famagusta | Sotira Municipal Stadium | 1,000 |
| Othellos | Athienou, Larnaca | Othellos Athienou Stadium | 5,000 |
| P.O. Xylotymbou | Xylotymbou, Larnaca | Xylotymbou Municipal Stadium | 1,000 |
| Ypsonas FC | Ypsonas, Limassol | Stelios Chari Stadium | 1,000 |
First phase
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Group AeditStandingsedit
Source: CFA (in Greek) Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if two teams); 6) Goal difference; 7) Goals scored; 8) Play-off (only if deciding championship round, relegation round or relegation).[6] Notes: Resultsedit
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Group BeditStandingsedit
Source: CFA (in Greek) Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if two teams); 6) Goal difference; 7) Goals scored; 8) Play-off (only if deciding championship round, relegation round or relegation).[8] Notes: Resultsedit
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Second phase
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Premier GroupeditStandingsedit
Source: CFA (in Greek)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if two teams); 6) Goal difference; 7) Goals scored; 8) Play-off (only if deciding championship round, relegation round or relegation).[9] (P) Promoted Resultsedit |
Standard GroupeditStandingsedit
Updated to match(es) played on 8 March 2020. Source: CFA (in Greek)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if two teams); 6) Goal difference; 7) Goals scored; 8) Play-off (only if deciding championship round, relegation round or relegation).[10] Resultsedit
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References
edit- ^ "SCORERS". www.cfa.com.cy. Cyprus Football Association. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
- ^ a b "ALKI OROKLINI VS. OMONIA PSEVDA 9 – 0". www.soccerway.com. 2 November 2019. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
- ^ "DIGENIS YPSONAS VS. AYIA NAPA 0 – 5". www.soccerway.com. 8 December 2019. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
- ^ "Αναγέννηση Δερύνειας – Ονήσιλλος Σωτήρας 0-0". www.cfa.com.cy. 20 September 2019. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
- ^ "ΠΡΟΚΗΡΥΞΗ ΠΑΓΚΥΠΡΙΟΥ ΠΡΩΤΑΘΛΗΜΑΤΟΣ Β' ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΙΑΣ 2019/2020" (PDF). www.cfa.com.cy. Cyprus Football Association. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
- ^ "2. Division 2019/2020 Group A". Soccerway. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
- ^ "Οι αποφάσεις του Αθλητικού Δικαστή για τους αγώνες με ύποπτη στοιχηματική δραστηριότητα". www.cfa.com.cy (in Greek). Cyprus Football Association. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ "2. Division 2019/2020 Group A". Soccerway. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
- ^ "2. Division 2019/2020 - Promotion Round". Soccerway. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
- ^ "2. Division 2019/2020 - Relegation Round". Soccerway. Retrieved 8 March 2020.