The 1996–97 Cypriot Fourth Division was the 12th season of the Cypriot fourth-level

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league.

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won their 1st title.

Format

Fourteen teams participated in the 1996–97 Cypriot Fourth 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 first three teams were promoted to the

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and the last three teams were relegated to regional leagues.

Point system

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

Changes from previous season

Teams promoted to 1996–97 Cypriot Third Division *

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Teams relegated from 1995–96 Cypriot Third Division *

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* Digenis Akritas Ypsona * Fotiakos Frenarou Teams promoted from regional leagues *

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Teams relegated to regional leagues *

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* Livadiakos Livadion * APEY Ypsona

League standings

Results

Sources

* {{DEFAULTSORT:1996-97 Cypriot Fourth Division Cypriot Fourth Division seasons

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