The 1955–56 Maccabi Netanya season was the club's 22nd season since its establishment in 1934, and 8th since the establishment of the State of Israel.
At the start of the season, the league which started during the previous season was completed, with the club finishing 4th. The new league season, with the top division being renamed Liga Leumit, began on 3 December 1955 and was completed on 3 June 1956, with the club finishing 8th.[1]
In addition, during the break between the completion of the 1954–55 league and the beginning of the 1955–56 league, the club participated in the Netanya 25th anniversary cup, along with Beitar Tel Aviv, Maccabi Petah Tikva and Hapoel Ramat Gan. In the competition, which was played as a round-robin tournament, the club finished third.[2]
Match Results
Legend
Win Draw Loss
International friendly matches
During the season Maccabi Netanya played two international friendly matches, losing both matches.
The league began on 6 February 1955, and by the time the previous season ended, only 20 rounds of matches were completed, with the final 6 rounds being played during September and October 1955.[3]
Stadium: Basa Stadium Attendance: 10,000 Referee: Dudkevich
Results by match
Round
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
Result
D
L
L
L
L
D
W
W
L
W
W
W
L
W
L
W
L
L
W
L
W
L
Position
5
9
10
10
11
11
10
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
7
8
Updated to match(es) played on 28 July 1956. Source: IFA W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Netanya 25th Anniversary Cup
In October and November, while the promotion playoffs and the State Cup were being played, two cup competitions were organized by Liga Leumit Clubs, the second edition of the Shapira Cup, and the Netanya 25th Anniversary Cup. Maccabi Netanya, Maccabi Netanya, Maccabi Netanya and Hapoel Ramat Gan took part in the competition, dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Netanya.
