AEL Limassol secures historic victory against Pafos FC

On September 18, 2026, AEL Limassol defeated Pafos FC 2-0 in the opening match of the fourth round of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan at the Stelios Kyriakides Stadium. The goals were scored by Mougue in the 47th minute and Singh in the 53rd minute, capitalizing on defensive errors by the hosts, including a notable mistake by Bruno. This result marked the first defeat of the season for Pafos FC and broke a winless streak of eleven official matches against the Paphos team for AEL.

The victory, orchestrated by manager Hugo Martins, saw AEL rise in the standings to share the top position with AEK with nine points, while Pafos remains at seven points. AEL demonstrated disciplined defensive tactics that neutralized the Paphos attack, which had struggled to find the net in its recent home appearances. Ricardo Sa Pinto, the manager of Pafos, admitted his team failed to dictate play and lacked necessary aggressiveness, citing poor decision-making in the final third.

Following this match, the league is entering a three-week break. Pafos intends to use this time to address their defensive inconsistencies and overall lack of attacking fluidity, while AEL looks to maintain their momentum and tactical cohesion in future domestic and European obligations.