The 1954–55 Maccabi Haifa season was the club's 42nd season since its establishment, in 1913, and 7th since the establishment of the State of Israel.
During the season, the club competed in Liga Alef (top division) and the State Cup.
Review and events Although league matches from the previous season ended on 13 March 1954,Beitar Tel Aviv to Liga Bet Al HaMishmar, 14 March 1954, Historical Jewish Press the confirmation of the league's final standings was delayed, as a match between Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Petah Tikva, which was played on 26 December 1953 and ended with a 3–2 win for Haifa, was claimed to be fixed, to allow Maccabi Haifa to win.The Scandal in Haifa Herut, 3 January 1954, Historical Jewish Press Eventually, on 10 January 1955, the IFA decided to replay the match in a neutral venue,The League Match Maccabi Haifa-P.T. Will Be Replayed This Saturday in Kfar Saba Hadshot HaSport, 12 January 1955, via archive.football.org.il Maccabi Haifa won the rematch 4–1 and secured their spot in the top division.Maccabi Haifa - Maccabi P.T. 4:1 (2:1) Ma'ariv, 16 January 1955, Historical Jewish Press The club played one international friendly match during the season, against APOEL FC, on 9 April 1955. Maccabi Haifa won the match 2–0, with goals scored by Held and Hardy.A Speedy Win in the Final 8 Minutes Hadshot HaSport, 10 April 1955, p. 8 Maccabi Haifa Beats APOEL 2:0 Al HaMishmar, 10 April 1955, Historical Jewish Press
Match Results
Legend
Liga Alef
League matches began on 6 February 1955, and by the time the season, only 20 rounds of matches were completed, delaying the end of the league season to the next season.1955-1955 Liga Leumit Schedule dribblist.com Before the start of the season, Maccabi Haifa played one match to complete the 1953–54 Liga Alef season.
League table (as of 2 July 1955) PosClubPWDLGFGAGRPts4Beitar Tel Aviv2095648361.33235Maccabi Petah Tikva2086627241.13226Maccabi Haifa2085736291.24217Maccabi Netanya2077639391.00218Hapoel Kfar Saba2066829300.9718 Source:Hadshot HaSport, 3 July 1955
Matches
1953–54 Liga Alef
1954–55 Liga Alef
Results by match
State Cup
References