Aris and Apollon play to a draw in Limassol derby

On August 29, 2026, the Cypriot First Division championship opened with a competitive Limassol derby between Aris and Apollon at the Alphamega Stadium. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, with both teams earning a point to start their season campaign.

Aris took the lead twice during the match, first through Milos Matisik in the 12th minute following a cross by Verton, and later through Efange. Apollon demonstrated resilience, responding to both deficits with goals from Rodrigues and Andreou, despite facing several squad absences. Both teams maintained a high pace throughout the game and created multiple opportunities to secure a win, but ultimately shared the spoils. For the second round of the league, Apollon is scheduled to host Anorthosis, while Aris will face Omonia at home.