The 1987–88 Cypriot First Division was the 49th season of the Cypriot top-level

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league. Pezoporikos won their 2nd title.

Format

Sixteen teams participated in the 1987–88 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 1988–89 Cypriot Second Division. The champions ensured their participation in the 1988–89 European Cup 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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and Ermis Aradippou were relegated from previous season and played in the 1987–88 Cypriot Second Division. They were replaced by the first two teams of the 1986–87 Cypriot Second Division,

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and Anagennisi Deryneia.

Stadia and locations

League standings

Results

References

Sources

* {{DEFAULTSORT:1987-88 Cypriot First Division Cypriot First Division seasons

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1987–88 in Cypriot football