AEK Athens wins the first matchday of the Super League playoffs

The first matchday of the Stoiximan Super League playoffs took place on April 5, 2026. AEK Athens secured a 1-0 victory against Olympiacos at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium with a goal from Koita in the 5th minute. Olympiacos had a late goal by Yazici disallowed by VAR for offside involving Pirola. In the other fixture, PAOK and Panathinaikos drew 0-0 at the Toumba Stadium in a match characterized by physical play and limited scoring opportunities. Following these results, AEK holds the top spot with 60 points, followed by Olympiacos with 58 and PAOK with 57. The league now proceeds to the second matchday scheduled for April 19, featuring the matches AEK versus PAOK and Panathinaikos versus Olympiacos.