Season 1980–81 Location Cyprus Matches played 182 | Goals scored 450 | |
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The 1980–81 Cypriot First Division was the 43rd season of the Cypriot top-level football league. Omonia won their 10th title.
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Format
Fourteen teams participated in the 1980–81 Cypriot First Division. All teams played against each other twice, once at their home and once away. The team with the most points at the end of the season crowned champions. The last two teams were relegated to the 1981–82 Cypriot Second Division.
The champions ensured their participation in the 1981–82 European Cup and the runners-up in the 1981–82 UEFA Cup.
Point system
Teams received two points for a win, one point for a draw and zero points for a loss.
Changes from previous season
APOP Paphos and Evagoras Paphos were relegated from previous season and played in the 1980–81 Cypriot Second Division. They were replaced by the first team of the 1979–80 Cypriot Second Division, Nea Salamina.
League standings
Points system: Won=2 points, Drawn=1 point, Lost=0 points
Rules for classification: 1) Points, 2) Goal differences, 3) Goal for
1Enosis Neon Paralimni qualified to 1981–82 European Cup Winners' Cup because Cypriot Cup winner, Omonia, already qualified to 1981–82 European Cup.