Elpida Xylofagou is a
Cypriot football club based in the village of
Xylofagou in Larnaca district. The club, which was established in 1959, currently competes in the
Cypriot Second Division
The Cypriot Second Division ( el, Πρωτάθλημα Β΄ Κατηγορίας) is the second highest football division of the Cypriot football league system. Administrated by the Cyprus Football Association, it is contested by 16 teams, with th ...
, after a successful campaign in the
Cypriot Third Division
The Cypriot Third Division ( Greek: Πρωτάθλημα Γ΄ Κατηγορίας) is the third tier football league competition in Cyprus, run by the Cyprus Football Association. Each year, the top finishing teams of the league are promoted to ...
, from which it gains the promotion. Their colors are white and blue.
In recent years, the team has also regularly participated in the
Cypriot Cup
The Cypriot Cup () is the main cup competition in Cypriot football, run by the Cyprus Football Association (CFA). It began in 1934, the same season with the Cypriot Championship. It is the second most important competition for Cypriot club team ...
.
Stadium
The team uses the Michalonikion Stadion, as a home stadium. The stadium has a capacity of 2,000 fans.
Achievements
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Cypriot Third Division Winners: 2
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1987
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,
2014
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Cypriot Cup for lower divisions Winners: 1
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2009
References
{{Cypriot Second Division
Football clubs in Cyprus
Football clubs in Larnaca
Association football clubs established in 1959
1959 establishments in Cyprus