The 1954–55 Hapoel Petah Tikva season was the club's 20th season since its establishment in 1935, 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. In addition, the team took part in a joint tour to Cyprus with Maccabi Petah Tikva.
Review and events On 24 September 1954, a team of players from both Hapoel Petah Tikva and Maccabi Petah Tikva departed for a tour of Cyprus, without the consent of the IFA. The Hapoel organization sent a telegram forbidding the participation of Hapoel players in any match, and the team played as Maccabi Petah Tikva.Petah Tikva XI Plays in Cyprus Without the FA's Consent Herut, 1 October 1954, Historical Jewish Press The team played against APOEL FC, AC Omonia and Çetinkaya, losing two matches and drawing one. After returning to Israel, Maccabi Petah Tikva was banned for 6 months for its part of the tour, while Hapoel Petah Tikva received a fine of 50 pounds.Maccabi P.T. Punished for Six Months Over an "Underground" Tour of Cyprus Hadshot HaSport, 14 November 1954, p. 2 Petah Tikva XI, a team composed of players from Hapoel Petah Tikva and Maccabi Petah Tikva played three matches against visiting foreign teams: Against Beşiktaş on 20 September 1954, losing 0–2,Petah Tikva XI Beaten by Besiktas 2:0 Al HaMishmar, 20 September 1954, Historical Jewish Press against Udarnik Sofia on 16 October 1954, losing 2–3,Udarnik Wins 3:2 – After 2:0 to P.T. at the 5th Minute Yechiel Arazi, 17 October 1954, Hadshot HaSport, p.1 and against AC Omonia on 27 May 1955, winning 4–1.P.T.-Omonia 4:1 Hadshot HaSport, 29 May 1955, p. 8 Players of the club were also part of a Hapoel XI team which played Beşiktaş on 22 September 1954, winning 3–1A Victory for Hapoel Footballers over Besiktas – 3:1 Al HaMishmar, 23 September 1954, Historical Jewish Press and Udarnik Sofia on 10 October 1954, losing 0–3.Udarnik – Hapoel 3:0 Nehemia Ben Avraham, 11 October 1954, Hadshot HaSport, p. 1
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
League table (as of 2 July 1955) PosClubPWDLGFGAGRPts1Maccabi Tel Aviv20143368203.40312Hapoel Petah Tikva20134338152.53303Hapoel Tel Aviv2098337172.18264Beitar Tel Aviv2095648361.33235Maccabi Petah Tikva2086627241.1322 Source:Hadshot HaSport, 3 July 1955
Matches
Results by match
State Cup
References 1955 Season Hapoel Petah Tikva Museum