1962–63 in Israeli football


The 1962–63 season was the 15th season of competitive football in Israel and the 37th season under the Israeli Football Association, established in 1928, during the British Mandate.

Review and Events

Promotion and relegation

The following promotions and relegations took place at the end of the season:
;Promoted to Liga Leumit
;Relegated from Liga Leumit
None
;Promoted to Liga Alef
;Relegated from Liga Alef
;Promoted to Liga Bet
;Relegated from Liga Bet

[Israel State Cup]

The 1962–63 Israel State Cup, which stated during the previous season, was completed during the season and finished on 27 May 1963, with the final, in which Hapoel Haifa had beaten its city rivals 1–0.

[Israel Super Cup]

On 22 January 1963, league champions Hapoel Petah Tikva and cup holders Maccabi Haifa met in a contest for the second Super Cup. The cup, which wasn't sanctioned by the IFA, was donated by Ilanshil-Polio, an Israeli organization dedicated to aid Poliomyelitis victims, with proceedings going towards the organization. The match ended in 2–2 draw and the cup was shared.

National Teams

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1962–63 matches