AEK: Widest opening day victory in 46 years
AEK Athens thrashed Iraklis 4-0, recording their largest opening day league win since 1980.
AEK Athens opened their new league campaign with a dominant performance against Iraklis, marking a significant historical milestone. The 4-0 victory stands as the club's largest winning margin in a season opener in 46 years, surpassing decades of previous results.
Historical Record Since 1980
To find a larger margin of victory for the "Yellow and Blacks" in a league premiere, one must look back to September 7, 1980. On that day, AEK defeated Kavala 5-1 at Nea Filadelfeia, with goals scored by Thodis, Gesios (2), Bajevic, and Eleutherakis.
Review of Past Premieres
Since 1979, AEK has achieved several notable victories on the opening matchday, though none reached the scale of the current 4-0 result against Iraklis. Some of the club's most significant opening wins during this period include:
- 1985-1986: Aris - AEK 0-3
- 1995-1996: AEK - Paniliakos 3-0
- 2015-2016: AEK - Platanias 3-0
- 2016-2017: AEK - Xanthi 4-1
- 2021-2022: AEK - Ionikos 3-0
- 2024-2025: AEK - OFI 3-0
Consistency in Season Openers
In recent seasons, AEK has maintained a steady record in openers, including a 2-0 win over Panserraikos in 2025-2026 and a 3-0 victory against Lamia in 2022-2023. This year's four-goal triumph against Iraklis adds to the list of the club's historically strongest starts, setting a high bar for the remainder of the season.