The 2004–05 Israeli Premier League season saw

Maccabi Haifa Maccabi Haifa () is one of the biggest sports clubs in Israel and a part of the Maccabi association. It runs several sports clubs and teams in Haifa which have competed in a variety of sports over the years, such as Football, Basketball, Weightl ...

win their second consecutive title and ninth overall. It took place from the first match on 21 August 2004 to the final match on 28 May 2005. Two teams from

Liga Leumit The Israeli Liga Leumit (, HaLiga HaLeumit, ) is the second division of the professional Israeli association football (soccer) league system. This second-tier league is placed directly below the Israeli Premier League. Structure There are 16 ...

were promoted at the end of the previous season:

Hapoel Haifa Hapoel Haifa Football Club (, ''Moadon HaKaduregel Hapoel Haifa'') is an Israeli professional football club located in the city of Haifa. The club won one championship (1998–99) and 4 Israeli cups (1962–63, 1965–66 and 1973–74, 2 ...

and Hapoel Nazareth Illit. The two teams relegated were

Maccabi Netanya Maccabi Netanya F.C. () is an Israeli professional football club based in Netanya. Established in 1934, the club was a founding member of the Israeli League in 1949. After winning their first championship in 1971, the club's golden period last ...

and Maccabi Ahi Nazareth.

Teams and Locations

Twelve teams took part in the 2004-05 Israeli Premier League season, including ten teams from the 2003-04 season, as well as two teams which were promoted from the 2003-04 Liga Leumit.

were promoted as champions of the 2003-04 Liga Leumit. Hapoel Nazareth Illit were promoted as runners up.

returned to the top flight after an absence of two seasons, while Hapoel Nazareth Illit made their debut in the top flight.

and Maccabi Ahi Nazareth were relegated after finishing in the bottom two places in the 2003-04 season. The club played their home games at a neutral venue because their own ground did not meet Premier League requirements.

Teams and Locations

Final table

Results

First and second round

Third round

Top goal scorers

See also