The 1954–55 Hapoel Balfouria season was the club's 13th season since its establishment, in 1906, and 7th since the establishment of the State of Israel. This was the club's second and last season in the top division.
During the season, the club competed in Liga Alef (top division) and the State Cup.
Review and events Before the beginning of the season, the club merged with Hapoel Afula.The FA Activated Ma'ariv 29 August 1954, Historical Jewish Press The club kept the name Hapoel Balfouria, although it was also called Hapoel Balfouria/Afula.Friendly Matches Al HaMishmar, 4 September 1954, p.3, Historical Jewish Press As the club finished bottom at the end of the previous season, the club was initially placed in Liga Bet, and started the season in this division on 8 January 1955.Liga Bet Matches Started Hadshot HaSport, 9 January 1955, p. 8 However, as the IFA reprieved the club from relegation as part of the settlement reached to eliminate the dispute that interrupted IFA activities,The Football Conflict Is Eliminated - 14 Teams Will Begin Liga Alef Matches Next Saturday Hadshot HaSport, 30 January 1955, via archive.football.org.il Peace Returned to the Football Association Ma'ariv, 30 January 1955, Historical Jewish Press the club was returned to Liga Alef, and began the season anew in Liga Alef on 5 February 1955.
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) PosClubPWDLGFGAGRPts10Hapoel Haifa2066831350.891811Hapoel Ramat Gan20731023270.851712Beitar Jerusalem20551027470.571513Hapoel Hadera20621224370.651414Hapoel Balfouria20221623920.256 Source:Hadshot HaSport, 3 July 1955
Matches
Liga Bet
Liga Alef
Results by match
State Cup
References