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.[2]Maccabi Haifa were the defending champions.
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.
The middle playoff was cancelled, with only top and bottom playoff to be contested by eight teams each, according to their regular season placement. with each team plays 37 matches.
The points were no longer halved after the regular season.
There will be three relegated teams, and only one promoted team from Liga Leumit.
Locations of the 2011–12 Israeli Premier League teams
A total of sixteen teams are competing in the league, including fourteen sides from the 2010–11 season and two promoted teams from the 2010–11 Liga Leumit.
^E Gili Landau refused to reduce his salary and was resigned, he was appointed the following day after his salary was intact. ^F Nir Levine was acted as caretaker manager for a month until his appointment as manager on 9 January 2012. ^G Ron Tziblin acted as caretaker manager only once, in the club Toto Cup Al semi-finals against Maccabi Petah Tikva.
The following do not fill a Visa position: 1Players who were born and started their professional career abroad but have since gained an Israeli passport or permanent residency, allowing them to play with Israeli status; 2Players who were born and started their professional career abroad but are eligible for Israeli citizenship due to Jewish ancestry;
3Israeli citizens who have chosen to represent another national team;
Source: Israel Football Association Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd goal difference; 3rd matches won; 4th goals scored; 5th head-to-head; 6th decision match Notes:
^Hapoel Tel Aviv were deducted three points due to crowd riots in the match against Maccabi Tel Aviv.[37]
^Bnei Sakhnin were deducted two points due to double contracts with players and staff.[38]
^Beitar Jerusalem were deducted two points for racist taunts from the crowd.[39]
^Hapoel Petah Tikva were deducted nine points for entering administration.[40]
Source: Israel Football Association Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd goal difference; 3rd matches won; 4th goals scored; 5th head-to-head; 6th decision match (C) Champions Notes:
^Hapoel Tel Aviv were deducted three points due to crowd riots in the match against Maccabi Tel Aviv.[37]
^1 Yuval Avidor was loaned to Hapoel Haifa from Ironi Kiryat Shmona on 20 September 2011. Avidor played three games for Kiryat Shmona and did not score.