The 1954–55 Maccabi Petah Tikva season was the club's 44th season since its establishment in 1912, and 7th since the establishment of the State of Israel.
During the season, the club competed in Liga Alef (top division) and the State Cup. In addition, the team took part, along with Hapoel Petah Tikva, on a tour to Cyprus.
Review and events On 24 September 1954 a team of players from both Hapoel Petah Tikva and Maccabi Petah Tikva departed for a tour of Cyprus, without the consent of the IFA. The Hapoel organization sent a telegram forbidding the participation of Hapoel players in any match, and the team played as Maccabi Petah Tikva.Petah Tikva XI Plays in Cyprus Without the FA's Consent Herut, 1 October 1954, Historical Jewish Press After returning to Israel, Maccabi Petah Tikva was banned for 6 months for its part of the tour, while Hapoel Petah Tikva received a fine of 50 pounds.Maccabi P.T. Punished for Six Months Over an "Underground" Tour of Cyprus Hadshot HaSport, 14 November 1954, p. 2 As a result of the ban, the entire squad of the club was transferred to Maccabi Ein Ganim,P.T. Players Will Appear Under the Name of Ein Ganim Hadshot HaSport, 17 October 1954, p. 1 which played several friendly matches until the ban was lifted as part of a general pardon given by the IFA in December and the club reverted to its name.Draw of the League Matches – on 24 December Hadshot HaSport, 19 December 1954, p. 2 On 10 January 1955, the IFA ordered to replay a match from the previous season between Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Petah Tikva.The League Match Maccabi Haifa-P.T. Will Be Replayed This Saturday in Kfar Saba Hadshot HaSport, 12 January 1955 The Original match, which was played on 26 December 1953 and ended with a 3–2 win for Haifa, was claimed to be fixed, to allow Maccabi Haifa to win.The Scandal in Haifa Herut, 3 January 1954, Historical Jewish Press Maccabi Haifa won the rematch 4–1.Maccabi Haifa - Maccabi P.T. 4:1 (2:1) Ma'ariv, 16 January 1955, Historical Jewish Press Petah Tikva XI, a team composed of players from Hapoel Petah Tikva and Maccabi Petah Tikva played three matches against visiting foreign teams: Against Beşiktaş on 20 September 1954, losing 0–2,Petah Tikva XI Beaten by Besiktas 2:0 Al HaMishmar, 20 September 1954, Historical Jewish Press against Udarnik Sofia on 16 October 1954, losing 2–3,Udarnik Wins 3:2 – After 2:0 to P.T. at the 5th Minute Yechiel Arazi, 17 October 1954, Hadshot HaSport, p.1 and against AC Omonia on 27 May 1955, winning 4–1.P.T.-Omonia 4:1 Hadshot HaSport, 29 May 1955, p. 8
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) PosClubPWDLGFGAGRPts3Hapoel Tel Aviv2098337172.18264Beitar Tel Aviv2095648361.33235Maccabi Petah Tikva2086627241.13226Maccabi Haifa2085736291.24217Maccabi Netanya2077639391.0021 Source:Hadshot HaSport, 3 July 1955
Matches 1953–54 Liga Alef
1954–55 Liga Alef
Results by match
State Cup
References