Liga Leumit 1988-89

The 1988-89 Liga Leumit season began in September 1988 and ended in June 1989. After the first two rounds of matches (26 matches) the league split into two groups; a "Championship group" of six clubs and a "Relegation group" of eight clubs, who played the other clubs in their group once more.

Maccabi Haifa won their third title, whilst Hapoel Tiberias, Tzafririm Holon and Hapoel Tel Aviv (a year after winning the title) were all relegated. Benny Tabak of Maccabi Tel Aviv was the league's top scorer with 18 goals.

Final table

Championship group

Relegation group

¹ Two points deducted for violating budget rules.

² One point deducted for violating budget rules.

³ Four points deducted for violating budget rules.

References

* [http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/israhist.html Israel - List of Final Tables] RSSSF