Limassol_derby

Limassol derby

Limassol derby

Local derby in Limassol, Cyprus


The Limassol derby refers to Limassol's local derby, football matches played between any two of AEL, Apollon or Aris,[1][2][3][4] all played at Tsirion Stadium. It is widely regarded as one of the fiercest football rivalries in Cyprus due to continuous fights and riots amongst the teams' fans.[5]

Quick Facts Location, Teams ...

The main derby is between Apollon and AEL, due to the big number of supporters the clubs have, to the titles that both clubs have won in the past and to the historical and ideological rivalry between the two clubs.

Background

The rivalry is most intense in matches involving AEL and Apollon as they historically play in the same division. The rivalry as a whole, however, had formed mostly due to all teams sharing the same home stadium, although recent league competitiveness also played an important role in its formation.

Records and statistics

More information Team, Played ...
More information Competition, Played ...

Results

"Domestic League" results only refer to matches played within the first phase of the season and do not include any after season play-off matches

Apollon-AEL

Apollon-Aris

AEL-Aris

Notes:

1^ Won after extra time.

See also


References

  1. "Ael Limassol - Apollon Limassol 22.05.2013".
  2. "A top-two Limassol Derby today in Limassol - Football Cyprus". Archived from the original on 2016-03-20. Retrieved 2016-04-01.

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