The 2023–24 season was the 110th season in the existence of Aris Thessaloniki F.C. and the club's 6th consecutive season in the top flight of Greek football since their return there. In addition to the Super League 1, Aris are participating in this season's editions of the Greek Cup and for 5th consecutive time in a European competition and the UEFA Europa Conference League.
In the UEFA Europa Conference League, Aris Thessaloniki started in the Second qualifying round, where eliminated Armenian Ararat-Armenia with a home win and a draw. After that in the Third qualifying round and even though Aris won first leg's game in Thessaloniki, were eliminated by Ukrainian club Dynamo Kyiv in penalties.
In the Super League 1, Aris Thessaloniki kicked off the season with two away defeats from OFI Crete and Lamia. In the first home game and after the managerial change, Aris won Asteras Tripolis with 3-2. The result of away game, on 17 September, in the Derby of Thessaloniki was 0-0. In Regular season with 12 wins and 6 draws Aris Thessaloniki finish in 5th place and entered in Championship Play-offs. In Championship Play-offs with 4 wins and 1 draw Aris Thessaloniki remained in 5th place and did not qualify in a European competition for next season.
In the Greek CupAris Thessaloniki entered in Round of 16. The Round of 16 draw took place took place on 20 October and Aris Thessaloniki were drawn to AEK Athens. Both games were played behind closed doors. The first leg's game in Athens has ended 0-0 and in the second leg's one in Thessaloniki the result was also draw (1-1). Aris Thessaloniki won in penalties with 4-2 and advanced to Quarter-finals where faced Niki Volou. With a win and a draw Aris Thessaloniki advanced to Semi-finals. In this phase, Aris Thessaloniki eliminated Panetolikos with a win and a draw. The Greek Cup final took place in Panthessaliko Stadium and behind closed doors. Aris Thessaloniki lost the title by Panathinaikos with a goal in additional time.
Apostolos Terzis, after the defeat from Lamia in second matchday, resigned and Akis Mantzios was hired[1] as the new manager of Aris Thessaloniki until the end of the season.
Source: Super League Greece Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 5) Goals scored; 6) Play-offs (neutral ground). (Note: Criterion 6 is only used if needed to decide champion, teams for relegation or teams for UEFA competitions).[38]
Aris Thessaloniki entered in Round of 16. The Round of 16 draw took place took place on 20 October 2023[39] and Aris Thessaloniki were drawn to AEK Athens.
Each tie in the qualifying phase was played over two legs, with each team playing one leg at home. If the aggregate score was level, extra time was played, followed by a penalty shoot-out. The away goals rule was not applied.
Second qualifying round
The draw for the second qualifying round was made on 21 June 2023.
