[1] APOEL left on 20 June 2008 for Obertraun in Austria to perform the main stage of their pre-season training and returned to Cyprus on 7 July 2008.

The team finished 2nd in the league in the previous season so the club participated in the UEFA Cup.

On 30 October 2008, Kyriakos Zivanaris (the chairman of APOEL since 2006) resigned and he was replaced by Phivos Erotokritou.

The draw also put an end to a 16-game winning streak that started on 21 December 2008 on the away game against Doxa Katokopias.

Last Update: March 15, 2008[2] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

APOEL left on 20 June 2008 for Obertraun in Austria, to perform the main stage of their pre-season training.