Pafos FC faces mid-season struggles and seeks consistency under Ricardo Sa Pinto

Pafos FC currently occupies the 6th position in the Cypriot championship after nine matchdays, holding 16 points. This performance represents a significant decline compared to the same period last season, when the team had 21 points, and the 2024-25 season, when they held 25 points. The team has recorded four wins, four draws, and one loss, with a goal difference of 13-7. Recent criticism has emerged regarding coach Ricardo Sa Pinto, whose performance is being scrutinized despite the team's victory against Omonia 29is Maiou, where they displayed improved offensive efficiency by scoring three goals before halftime.

Moving forward, the team faces an intense schedule balancing domestic and European obligations. The squad will resume league action on November 21, 2026, with an away match against Omonia Aradippou. Subsequently, on November 25, they host Danish side Midtjylland in a crucial Conference League match, where they currently hold only one point. The club is under pressure to initiate a winning streak to climb back into the top spots of the domestic table and improve their standing in European competition.