Apollon and AEK draw 1-1 in second round of championship playoffs
On April 5, 2026, Apollon and AEK played to a 1-1 draw in the second round of the league playoffs at the Alphamega Stadium. AEK took the lead in the 56th minute with a goal from Bajić, following an assist from Roden. Apollon equalized ten minutes later through Brandon Thomas in the 66th minute. Despite significant offensive pressure from Apollon, especially in the first half, the score remained level until the final whistle. Both teams missed the opportunity to close the gap on the league leaders, Omonia. As a result of this outcome, Omonia increased its lead in the standings to eight points over AEK and ten points over Apollon. The match sparked debate over officiating and team performances, with coaches expressing frustration regarding the result.