2009–10 Israeli Premier League

The 2009–10 Israeli Premier League was the 11th season since its introduction in 1999 and the 68th season of top-tier football in Israel. It began on 22 August 2009 and ended on 15 May 2010 with the last matches of the playoff round.

Israeli Premier League
Season2009–10
Dates22 August 2009 – 22 May 2010
ChampionsHapoel Tel Aviv
2nd Premier League title
13th Israeli title overall
RelegatedHapoel Ra'anana
Maccabi Ahi Nazareth
Champions LeagueHapoel Tel Aviv (second qualifying round)
Europa LeagueMaccabi Haifa (third qualifying round)
Maccabi Tel Aviv (second qualifying round)
Bnei Yehuda (first qualifying round)
Matches played276
Goals scored718 (2.6 per match)
Top goalscorerShlomi Arbeitman (28)
Biggest home winHapoel Tel Aviv 7–1 Hapoel Petah Tikva
Biggest away winMaccabi Ahi Nazareth 0–7 Hapoel Ramat Gan
Highest scoringHapoel Tel Aviv 7–1 Hapoel Petah Tikva
Hapoel Tel Aviv 5–3 Hapoel Acre

On 15 May 2010, Hapoel Tel Aviv won the title in the last play-off round after Maccabi Haifa failed to win against Bnei Yehuda and they won their game against Beitar Jerusalem in a late goal at the 90+2' minute of extra time.

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