2013–14 Israeli Premier League
The 2013–14 Israeli Premier League was the fifteenth season since its introduction in 1999 and the 71st season of top-tier football in Israel. It began on 24 August 2013 and ended on 17 May 2014. Maccabi Tel Aviv were the defending champions, having won their second Premier League title, and 19th championship last season. They successfully defended their title this season. TeamsA total of fourteen teams are competing in the league, including twelve sides from the 2012–13 season and two promoted team from the 2012–13 Liga Leumit. Maccabi Netanya and Hapoel Ramat Gan were relegated to the 2013–14 Liga Leumit after finishing the 2012–13 season in the bottom two places. Maccabi Petah Tikva and Hapoel Ra'anana were promoted after finishing the 2012–13 Liga Leumit in the top two places.
^ A: The club will play their home games at a neutral venue because their own ground does not meet Premier League requirements. Personnel and sponsorshipManagerial changes
^C Yitav Luzon was Maccabi Petah Tikva sole manager until 19 December 2013, when Kobi Refua was appointed as joint-manager alongside him. Foreign playersIn bold: Players that join the club mid-season
In Italic: Players that left the club mid-season The following do not fill a Visa position: Regular seasonTable
Source: Israel Football Association
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd goal difference; 3rd matches won; 4th goals scored; 5th head-to-head; 6th decision match. Winners of 2013–14 Israel State Cup qualify for the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League. ResultsPlayoffsKey numbers for pairing determination (number marks position after 26 games):[17]
Top playoffTable
Source: Israel Football Association Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd goal difference; 3rd matches won; 4th goals scored; 5th head-to-head; 6th decision match (C) Champions Notes:
ResultsBottom playoffTable
Source: Israel Football Association
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd goal difference; 3rd matches won; 4th goals scored; 5th head-to-head; 6th decision match (R) Relegated ResultsSeason statisticsTop scorers
Updated: 17 May 2014 Scoring
Discipline
Clean sheets
Attendance
See alsoReferences
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