The 1980–81 Cypriot First Division was the 42nd season of the Cypriot top-level

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league. Omonia won their 10th title.

Format

Fourteen teams participated in the 1980–81 Cypriot First Division. All teams played against each other twice, once at their home and once away. The team with the most points at the end of the season crowned champions. The last two teams were relegated to the

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. The champions ensured their participation in the

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and the runners-up in the 1981–82 UEFA Cup.

Changes from previous season

APOP Paphos and Evagoras Paphos were relegated from previous season and played in the 1980–81 Cypriot Second Division. They were replaced by the first team of the 1979–80 Cypriot Second Division,

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Stadia and locations

League standings

Results

References

Sources

* {{DEFAULTSORT:1980-81 Cypriot First Division Cypriot First Division seasons

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1980–81 in Cypriot football