Season 1988–89 Start date 1988 Goals scored 598 | UEFA Cup Apollon (1st round) Location Cyprus Matches played 210 | |
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The 1988–89 Cypriot First Division was the 50th season of the Cypriot top-level football league. Omonia won their 16th title.
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Format
Fifteen teams participated in the 1988–89 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 three teams were relegated to the 1989–90 Cypriot Second Division.
The champions ensured their participation in the 1989–90 European Cup and the runners-up in the 1989–90 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
APEP, Alki and Anagennisi were relegated from previous season and played in the 1988–89 Cypriot Second Division. They were replaced by the first two teams of the 1987–88 Cypriot Second Division, Keravnos and Omonia Aradippou.
League standings
Points system: Won=2 points, Drawn=1 point, Lost=0 points
Rules for classification: 1) Points, 2) Goal differences, 3) Goal for