2014–15 Cypriot Second Division
| Season | 2014–15 |
|---|---|
| Champions | EN Paralimni (2nd title) |
| Promoted | EN Paralimni Pafos FC Aris |
| Relegated | APEP |
| Matches played | 182 |
| Goals scored | 462 (2.54 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Chris Dickson (19 goals)[1] |
← 2013–14 2015–16 →
All statistics correct as of 8 April 2015. | |
The 2014–15 Cypriot Second Division was the 60th season of the Cypriot second-level football league and it began on 20 September 2014. There was a new league system in place with the eight teams of the B1 Division, merging with the eight teams of the B2 Division, creating a unified Second Division. Before the season, Alki Larnaca was dissolved due to financial problems and AEK Kouklia and AEP Paphos merged to create Pafos FC, reducing the total of clubs competing from 16 to 14. Enosis Neon Paralimni won their 2nd title.
Team Changes from 2013–14
[edit]Teams promoted to 2014–15 Cypriot First Division
Teams relegated from 2013–14 Cypriot First Division
Teams promoted from 2013–14 Cypriot Third Division
Teams relegated to 2014–15 Cypriot Third Division
Stadia and locations
[edit]
Location of clubs in 2014–15 Cypriot Second Division
- Note: Table lists clubs in alphabetical order.
| Club | Location | Venue | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AEZ | Zakaki, Limassol | Zakaki Municipal Stadium | 2,000 |
| Anagennisi | Deryneia, Famagusta | Anagennisi Football Ground | 5,800 |
| APEP | Kyperounta, Limassol District | Kyperounda Stadium | 6,000 |
| Aris | Limassol | Tsirion Stadium | 13,331 |
| Digenis V. | Oroklini, Larnaca | Koinotiko Stadio Oroklinis | 1,500 |
| Elpida | Xylofagou, Larnaca | Michalonikeio Stadio Xylofagou | 2,000 |
| ENAD | Polis, Paphos | Dimotiko Stadio Polis Chrysochous | 1,000 |
| EN Paralimni | Paralimni | Tasos Markou Stadium | 5,800 |
| EN Parekklisia | Parekklisia, Limassol | Parekklisias Stadium | 3,000 |
| Karmiotissa | Pano Polemidia, Limassol | Pano Polemidia Municipal Stadium | 1,500 |
| Nikos & Sokratis | Erimi, Limassol | Erimi Community Stadium | 1,000 |
| Olympiakos | Nicosia | Makario Stadium | 16,000 |
| Omonia Ar. | Aradippou, Larnaca | Aradippou Stadium | 2,500 |
| Pafos FC | Paphos | Geroskipou Stadium | 2,000 |
League table
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enosis Neon Paralimni (C, P) | 26 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 57 | 13 | +44 | 63 | Promoted to Cypriot First Division |
| 2 | Pafos FC (P) | 26 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 55 | 19 | +36 | 62 | |
| 3 | Aris Limassol[a] (P) | 26 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 35 | 25 | +10 | 49 | |
| 4 | AEZ Zakakiou | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 29 | 19 | +10 | 44 | |
| 5 | Karmiotissa | 26 | 12 | 2 | 12 | 36 | 29 | +7 | 38[b] | |
| 6 | Anagennisi Deryneia | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 27 | 26 | +1 | 38[b] | |
| 7 | Elpida Xylofagou | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 29 | 34 | −5 | 34 | |
| 8 | Nikos & Sokratis Erimis | 26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 35 | 48 | −13 | 29[c] | |
| 9 | ENAD Polis Chrysochous | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 29[c] | |
| 10 | Olympiakos Nicosia[d] | 26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 34 | 42 | −8 | 29[c] | |
| 11 | Omonia Aradippou | 26 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 35 | 37 | −2 | 28 | |
| 12 | Enosis Neon Parekklisia | 26 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 26 | 39 | −13 | 25 | |
| 13 | Digenis Oroklinis | 26 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 49 | −33 | 18 | |
| 14 | APEP[e] (R) | 26 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 18 | 52 | −34 | 8 | Relegated to Cypriot Third Division |
Source: CFA, Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head away goals scored; 5) goal difference; 6) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head away goals scored; 5) goal difference; 6) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- ^ On 24 December 2014, Aris Limassol were deducted three points because they did not meet the financial criteria.[2]
- ^ a b KAR: 3 pts ; DER: 3pts
- ^ a b c N&S: 9 pts ; ENAD: 4 pts ; OLY: 4 pts
- ^ Olympiakos Nicosia started the league with three points deduction because they did not meet the financial criteria. On 3 November 2014, Olympiakos Nicosia were deducted three more points after FIFA decision,[3] but on 28 January 2015, FIFA cancelled their initial decision and returned the three points to Olympiakos.[4] On 24 December 2014, Olympiakos Nicosia were deducted three more points because they did not meet the financial criteria.[2]
- ^ APEP started the league with three points deduction because they did not meet the financial criteria. On 24 December 2014, APEP were deducted three more points because they did not meet the financial criteria.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Σκόρερς -" Σκόρερς - Πρωτάθλημα Β΄ Κατηγορίας 14/15 (in Greek). CFA. 8 April 2015. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
- ^ a b c Έλεγχος κριτηρίων (in Greek). CFA. 24 December 2014. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
- ^ Αφαίρεση βαθμών (in Greek). CFA. 3 November 2014. Retrieved 3 November 2014.
- ^ Επιστροφή τριών βαθμών (in Greek). CFA. 28 January 2015. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
Sources
[edit]- "2014/15 Cypriot Second Division". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 2016-01-14. Retrieved 2016-01-14.
