The 1988–89 Cypriot First Division was the 50th season of the Cypriot top-level

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league. Omonia won their 16th title.

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

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and the runners-up in the

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Point system

Teams received two points for a win, one point for a draw and zero points for a loss.

Changes from previous season

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, Alki and Anagennisi were relegated from previous season and played in the

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. They were replaced by the first two teams of the

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and Omonia Aradippou.

Stadia and locations

League standings

Results

References

Sources

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1988–89 in Cypriot football