2018–2019 Israel Football League season

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2018–2019 IFL season
LeagueIsrael Football League
SportAmerican football
Israel Bowl XII
ChampionsJerusalem Lions
  Runners-upPetah Tikva Troopers
IFL seasons

The 2018–2019 Israel Football League season was the 12th season of the Israel Football League. The season began on November 15, 2018 and concluded on February 28, 2019 with IsraBowl XII.[1] This season was the first to feature full eleven-man games after previously playing nine-man football.[2] The season also marked the return of the Ramat HaSharon Hammers, who were on hiatus during the 2017–2018 season.[3]

The Jerusalem Lions defeated the Petah Tikva Troopers in IsraBowl XII to secure their third straight championship.[4]

Regular season[edit]

Pos Team Pld W L PF PA PD
1 Jerusalem Lions 9 9 0 387 89 +298
2 Petah Tikva Troopers 9 8 1 414 143 +271
3 Haifa Underdogs 9 6 3 267 147 +120
4 Tel Aviv Pioneers 9 5 4 176 200 −24
5 Judean Rebels 9 3 6 144 340 −196
6 Be'er Sheva Black Swarm 9 3 6 225 338 −113
7 Mazkeret Batya Silverbacks 9 1 8 153 279 −126
8 Ramat HaSharon Hammers 9 1 8 140 370 −230
Source: [citation needed]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "לוח משחקים IFL עונת 2018-19 - IFL". archive.fo. 2018-11-28. Archived from the original on 2018-11-28. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
  2. ^ "'Best footballer who grew up in Israel' seeks spot at US college". Israel National News. Retrieved 2018-11-30.
  3. ^ "ליגת הפוטבול הישראלית פותחת עונה ביום שישי עם הטורניר המסורתי - IFL". archive.fo. 2018-11-28. Archived from the original on 2018-11-28. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
  4. ^ "Jerusalem 'Big Blue' Lions capture 3rd straight Israel Bowl". American Football International. 2019-03-06. Retrieved 2019-10-19.