2007–08 Israeli Premier League


The 2007–08 Israeli Premier League season began on 18 August 2007 and ended on 1 June 2008, with Beitar Jerusalem win their second consecutive title.
Two teams from Liga Leumit were promoted at the end of the previous season: Ironi Kiryat Shmona and Bnei Sakhnin. The two teams relegated were Hakoah Amidar Ramat Gan and Hapoel Petah Tikva.

Teams and Locations

Twelve teams took part in the 2007-08 Israeli Premier League season, including ten teams from the 2006-07 season, as well as two teams which were promoted from the 2006-07 Liga Leumit.
Ironi Kiryat Shmona were promoted as champions of the 2006-07 Liga Leumit. Bnei Sakhnin were promoted as runners up. Bnei Sakhnin returned after an absence of one season, while Ironi Kiryat Shmona made their debut in the top flight.
Hakoah Amidar Ramat Gan and Hapoel Petah Tikva were relegated after finishing in the bottom two places in the 2006-07 season.
ClubStadiumCapacity
Beitar JerusalemTeddy Stadium21,600
Bnei YehudaBloomfield Stadium15,700
Hapoel Tel AvivBloomfield Stadium15,700
Maccabi Tel AvivBloomfield Stadium15,700
Maccabi HaifaKiryat Eliezer Stadium14,002
Maccabi HerzliyaHerzliya Municipal Stadium8,100
F.C. AshdodYud-Alef Stadium7,800
Maccabi NetanyaSar-Tov Stadium7,500
Maccabi Petah TikvaPetah Tikva Municipal Stadium6,800
Hapoel Kfar SabaLevita Stadium5,800
Ironi Kiryat ShmonaKiryat Shmona Municipal Stadium5,300
Bnei SakhninDoha Stadium5,000

Beitar JerusalemBnei Yehuda
Hapoel Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv		Hapoel Kfar SabaMaccabi Herzliya
Teddy Stadium
Bloomfield Stadium
Levita StadiumHerzliya Municipal Stadium
Maccabi NetanyaMaccabi HaifaMaccabi Petah Tikva-
Sar-Tov Stadium
Kiryat Eliezer Stadium
Petah Tikva Municipal Stadium-
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F.C. AshdodBnei SakhninIroni Kiryat Shmona-
Yud-Alef StadiumDoha StadiumKiryat Shmona Stadium-
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League table


Results

The schedule consisted of three rounds. During first two rounds, each team played each other once home and away for a total of 22 matches. The pairings of the third round were then set according to the standings after first two rounds, giving every team a third game against each opponent for a total of 33 games per team.

Goals

Top Goalscorers

Source:

IFPA Leading Players of Season 2007–08

Best Player of the Year

Best Foreign Player of the Year

Best Manager of the Year

Discovery of the Year

Best Goalkeeper of the Year

Best Defender of the Year