Pafos FC hosts AEL in Cyprus League clash
Pafos FC faces AEL today, September 18, 2026, at the Stelios Kyriakides Stadium in a high-stakes encounter for the fourth round of the Cyprus League. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00. The home side, currently leading the table with seven points from three matches, aims to extend its unbeaten run following a 1-0 victory against AEK Larnaca. Conversely, AEL, coming off a 2-1 win over Nea Salamina, seeks to overcome significant roster challenges and stabilize its performance after an earlier 0-6 defeat to APOEL.
AEL enters the match with severe personnel shortages. Coach Hugo Martins will be without seven players, including the suspended Cafu, and injured squad members Almeida, Milosavljevic, Soke, Petit Petit, Gomis, and Tatakovic. Despite these absences, the team hopes to leverage the presence of new signing Chinedu Jeffrey. Pafos FC, managed by Sa Pinto, continues to rely on key players like Dragomir and expects the Brazilian winger Biel to play an increasingly important role as he recovers from previous fitness issues.
The match is a crucial test for both clubs before the upcoming league break. While Pafos aims to maintain its sole position at the top of the standings, AEL is focused on improving its defensive discipline and offensive efficiency to secure a positive result away from home.