2011–12 Israeli Premier League

The 2011–12 Israeli Premier League was the thirteenth season since its introduction in 1999 and the 70th season of top-tier football in Israel. It began on 20 August 2011 and ended on 12 May 2012. Maccabi Haifa were the defending champions.

Israeli Premier League
Season2011–12
Dates20 August 2011 – 12 May 2012
ChampionsIroni Kiryat Shmona
1st Premier League title
1st Israel title overall
RelegatedMaccabi Petah Tikva
Hapoel Rishon LeZion
Hapoel Petah Tikva
Champions LeagueIroni Kiryat Shmona
Europa LeagueHapoel Tel Aviv
Bnei Yehuda
Maccabi Netanya
Matches played296
Goals scored749 (2.53 per match)
Top goalscorerAchmad Saba'a (20)
Average attendance3,667

Ironi Kiryat Shmona secured the title with a 0–0 draw against Hapoel Tel Aviv on 2 April 2012. This was their first Israeli league title, This draw gave Ironi Kiryat Shmona a 16-point advantage over the second-place team Hapoel Tel Aviv with five more rounds to go.

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