Cyprus Cup first round match schedule and referee appointments

The Cyprus Football Association (KOP) has announced the refereeing teams for the opening phase of the 2026/27 Coca-Cola Cup. The matches begin on November 3rd, with AEL Limassol hosting Iraklis Gerolakkou at the Alphamega Stadium at 18:00, refereed by Michalis Louka, and Karmiotissa Polemidion playing Ermis Aradippou at the Stelios Kyriakides Stadium at 19:00, with Ioannis Piripitsis as the referee. The first round continues on November 4th with Doxa Katokopias facing Olympiakos Nicosia, and concludes on November 5th with Omonia 29M competing against AEP Polemidion.

AEL enters this knockout match under pressure following consecutive league defeats against Aris and Omonia. Manager Hugo Martins is expected to rotate his squad, with Stevan Jovetic confirmed to be out of the selection. The team aims to utilize this cup run to secure a pathway to European competition. Meanwhile, Karmiotissa enters the match with improved morale following their first league victory of the season. Each match will be monitored by a full complement of VAR officials to ensure the integrity of the knockout stage, as teams strive to avoid early exits and advance in the tournament.