Israeli Premier League
The Israeli Premier League (Hebrew: ליגת העל, Ligat Ha'Al, literally Super League; also known as Ligat Toto) is the first division association football league in Israel. It was created in 1999, replacing Liga Leumit as the top division. The Liga Leumit is the second division.[1]
| Founded | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Country |  Israel |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Relegation to | Liga Leumit |
| Domestic cup(s) | State Cup Toto Cup Al |
| International cup(s) | Champions League Europa League |
| Current champions | Hapoel Be'er Sheva (3rd title) (2018–19) |
| Most championships | Maccabi Haifa (7 titles) |
| Website | football.co.il |
In the 2016–17 season, there were 14 Teams in Israeli Premier League.[2] The winner of the league in each season is named the Ligat Winner (Hebrew: ליגת ווינר).[3]
Members for 2018-19
The following 14 clubs will compete in the Israeli Premier League during the 2018–19 season.
| Club | Position in 2017–18 |
First season in the Israeli Premier League |
Number of seasons in the Israeli Premier League |
First season of current spell in Israeli Premier League |
Top division titles |
Last top division title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beitar Jerusalemab | 3rd | 1999–2000 | 20th | 1999–2000 | 6 | 2007-2008 |
| Bnei Sakhnin | 11th | 2003-2004 | 15th | 2007–2008 | 0 | Never |
| Bnei Yehudab | 6th | 1999–2000 | 18th | 2015–2016 | 1 | 1989–1990 |
| F.C. Ashdod | 12th | 2009–2010 | 7rd | 2013–2014 | 0 | Never |
| Hapoel Be'er Sheva | 1st | 2001–2002 | 14th | 2009–2010 | 5 | 2017–2018 |
| Hapoel Haifab | 4th | 1999–2000 | 14th | 2009–2010 | 1 | 1998–1999 |
| Hapoel Hadera | 2nd Liga Leumit |
2018–2019 | 1st | 2018–2019 | 0 | Never |
| Ironi Kiryat Shmona | 11th | 2003-2004 | 11th | 2007-2008 | 1 | 2011-2012 |
| Hapoel Ra'anana | 10th | 2009–2010 | 7rd | 2013–2014 | 0 | Never |
| Hapoel Tel Avivb | 1st Liga Leumit |
1999–2000 | 19th | 2018–2019 | 14 | 2009–2010 |
| Maccabi Haifaab | 10th | 1999–2000 | 20th | 1999–2000 | 12 | 2010–2011 |
| Maccabi Netanya | 11th | 2003-2004 | 17th | 2014-2015 | 5 | 1982-1983 |
| Maccabi Petah Tikva | 11th | 2003-2004 | 19th | 2013-2014 | 0 | Never |
| Maccabi Tel Avivab | 2nd | 1999–2000 | 20th | 1999–2000 | 21 | 2014–2015 |
a: Never been relegated from the Israeli Premier League
b: One of the original Israeli Premier League teams
Statistics
Most titles
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References
- Ben Shimol, David (28 May 2019). "שמה החדש של ליגת העל: ליגת הבורסה לניירות ערך" [The New Name of the Premier League: The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange League]. ynet (in Hebrew).
- "ליגת העל בכדורגל היא מהיום "ליגת ווינר"" [The Football Premier League is from now on "Winner League"]. Maariv (in Hebrew). 1 July 2010.
- "Israeli Premier League will now be known as "Ligat Winner"" (in Hebrew). . ONE. 1 July 2010. Retrieved 1 July 2010.
Other websites
- Official website IPFL
- Israel Football Association Archived 2012-07-23 at Archive.today
- Ligat Al Soccerway
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