Cyprus Times

APOEL: Fan Ban for One Match Following Derby Incidents

Published January 28, 2026, 19:08
APOEL: Fan Ban for One Match Following Derby Incidents

APOEL has been punished by the Sports Court for the incidents that occurred during the derby match against Apollon on January 18, 2026. The club from Nicosia was sentenced to a ban on its fans' movement for one match, as well as monetary fines for throwing objects onto the pitch, consumption of alcoholic beverages by fans, causing damage inside the stadium (breaking seats), and generally incidents before, during, and after the game, including clashes with the police and throwing flares and stones. The behavior of APOEL fans was deemed problematic and led to strict penalties.