2021–22 Liga Leumit Explained

Season:2021–22
League Topscorer:Dudu Biton (18)
Matches:240
Total Goals:550

The 2021–22 Liga Leumit was the 23rd season as second tier since its re-alignment in 1999 and the 80th season of second-tier football in Israel.

A total of sixteen teams contested in the league, including twelve sides from the 2020-21 season, the two promoted teams from 2020–21 Liga Alef and the two relegated teams from 2020–21 Israeli Premier League.

Changes from 2020–21 season

Team changes

The following teams have changed division since the 2020–21 season.

To Liga Leumit

Promoted from Liga Alef

Relegated from Premier League

From Liga Leumit

Promoted to Premier League

Relegated to Liga Alef

Overview

Stadions and locations

ClubHome CityStadiumCapacity
3,500
29,400
3,000
5,000
3,000
7,800
Levita Stadium5,800
HaMoshava Stadium11,500
13,370
13,370
4,300
6,000
7,000
4,932
4,932
3,500

The club is playing their home games at a neutral venue because their own ground does not meet league requirements.

Standings

Promotion playoffs

Relegation playoffs

Promotion/relegation playoff

The 14th-placed team faced 2021–22 Liga Alef promotion play-offs winner in a one game.

See also

Notes and References

  1. due Financial reasons Relegated to Liga Alef instead Hapoel Petah Tikva