Pafos FC and APOEL face off in Cyprus League showdown

Pafos FC hosts APOEL on October 19, 2026, at 18:00 at the Stelios Kyriakides Stadium as part of the sixth round of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan. The match has generated significant interest, with APOEL confirming that all allocated tickets for the visiting fans' section have been sold out.

APOEL, managed by Nikos Papadopoulos, seeks its first away win of the season to build on a recent 2-1 victory over Nea Salamina. The team currently holds seven points from five matches and faces a challenging task against a high-quality opponent. APOEL's preparations have been bolstered by the return of Konstantinos Laifis to training, alongside improved fitness for players like Marquinhos and Mancini. Conversely, Pafos FC aims to recover from a recent European setback and improve its standing in the league. The hosts, led by Ricardo Sa Pinto, are looking to break a streak of inconsistent results at home, having failed to score in their previous 180 minutes at the Stelios Kyriakides Stadium.

The officiating team for the match will be led by referee Chrysovalantis Theouli, assisted by Nikos Englezou and Giorgos P. Charalambous, with Claudio Pereira managing the VAR. The result of this encounter is critical for both clubs as they strive for stability and higher positions in the league table.