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1999–2000 Israeli Premier League

Israeli Premier League
Season 1999-2000
Champions Hapoel Tel Aviv
11th title
Relegated Hapoel Kfar Saba
Maccabi Herzliya
Hapoel Jerusalem
Top goalscorer Assi Tubi (27)

The 1999–2000 Israeli Premier League season was the first in its history. The league had been formed to replace the former top division, Liga Leumit, which became the country's second tier.

Before the season started Ironi Ashdod and Liga Alef side Hapoel Ashdod were merged into F.C. Ashdod.

The season took place from the first match on 14 August 1999 to the final match on 27 May 2000. Hapoel Tel Aviv won the title, teams relegated were Hapoel Kfar Saba, Maccabi Herzliya and Hapoel Jerusalem.

1. Maccabi Tel Aviv had four points deducted as Kfir Edri tested positive for Ephedrine.


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