Following a three-week international break, the Winner League returns to action, and Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv is back on the pitch. The Reds will travel to Miriam Stadium in Netanya this coming Saturday night to face Hapoel Kiryat Shmona for Matchday 6 of the Winner League. Ahead of kickoff, we have gathered the current form, table standings leading into the round, match officials, and full head-to-head history between the two clubs in the league.
Returning to League Action After the International Break
Three weeks have passed since the Reds took the pitch at Bloomfield and secured a 3-0 victory over Hapoel Petah Tikva on Matchday 5—a win that lifted the team to 10 points and solidified its position among the top ranks. The squad utilized the international break for intense training sessions, recharging energy, and thorough tactical preparation for the remainder of the campaign.
This will already mark the second encounter between the sides this season. On August 16, they squared off in the Toto Cup semi-final at Shlomo Bituach Stadium in Petah Tikva, where Daniel Dappa turned the match on its head with a stoppage-time brace (90+6' and 90+8') to deliver Hapoel a 2-1 victory and a spot in the final.
Table Standings Ahead of Matchday 6
Hapoel Tel Aviv: Sits third in the table with 10 points out of a possible 15 and a positive goal tally of 11:4 (+7)—boasting the league's top defense with just 4 goals conceded. The Reds have recorded three victories so far (3-0 over Beitar Jerusalem, 4-0 over Hapoel Ramat Gan, and 3-0 over Hapoel Petah Tikva), one draw (0-0 in Haifa), and a single defeat.
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona: Occupies 12th place in the table with 3 points, following one victory and four defeats across the opening five rounds, holding a 5:11 goal tally (-6).
Match Information
Date & Time: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 19:15
Competition: Winner League, Matchday 6
Venue: Miriam Stadium, Netanya (Away Match)
Referee: Aviad Shiloach Yahav-Chai
Assistant Referees: Louai Wahba, Chen Orpaz Chai
Video Assistant Referees (VAR): Daniel Bar Natan, Nati Dotan
Fourth Official: Aviel Levi
Broadcaster: Sport 4 HD
Referee Aviad Shiloach Yahav-Chai and the Head-to-Head League Record
The fixture will be officiated by referee Aviad Shiloach Yahav-Chai, alongside VAR officials Daniel Bar Natan and Nati Dotan. This marks Hapoel Tel Aviv's 12th league match under Shiloach Yahav-Chai's whistle. Across the previous 11 league matches, the Reds registered two wins, seven draws, and two defeats, with an even goal balance of 8:8. Across all competitions (including the State Cup and Toto Cup), Shiloach Yahav-Chai has refereed 14 Hapoel matches: four wins, seven draws, and three defeats.
History Speaks: The League Record
Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Kiryat Shmona have met 42 times in top-flight league history, dating back to their first encounter on December 3, 2007 at Bloomfield, which ended in a 1-0 defeat.
Overall League Record: 13 wins for Hapoel Tel Aviv, 16 draws, and 13 wins for Hapoel Kiryat Shmona—a dead-even record. The goal tally stands at 55:52 in favor of Kiryat Shmona (a 3-goal difference).
Away League Record: In 22 away league fixtures against Hapoel Kiryat Shmona, the record stands at 7 wins for Hapoel Tel Aviv, 7 draws, and 8 defeats, with a 22:25 goal tally.
Across All Competitions: Including the State Cup and Toto Cup, the clubs have met in 46 official fixtures: 16 wins for Hapoel, 17 draws, and 13 defeats, with a 61:60 goal tally in favor of Hapoel.
Matches in Netanya: The teams have met three times in league play in Netanya, recording one win, one draw, and one defeat (6:5 in goals in favor of Hapoel). Netanya was also the venue of Hapoel’s biggest win over Kiryat Shmona of all time—a 4-2 triumph on May 17, 2014, courtesy of a Gil Vermouth brace and goals by Lucas Sasha and Uri Cohen.
Last League Encounter: On December 13, 2025, also in Netanya, the clash ended in a 2-2 draw, with goals scored by Roee Alkukin and Stav Turiel.
Positive Streak: Hapoel is unbeaten against Kiryat Shmona across their last seven league encounters (five wins and two draws) and, including the Toto Cup semi-final, eight consecutive official fixtures without defeat. The last league loss dates back to November 24, 2020 (1-0 in Kiryat Shmona).
Numbers from the Past in the League
All-Time League Appearances: Shai Abutbul tops Hapoel Tel Aviv’s appearance chart in league matches against Hapoel Kiryat Shmona with 13 appearances. He is followed by Walid Badir with 12 appearances, Yigal Antebi, Gil Vermouth, and Omer Damari with 11 appearances each, and Eddie Gotlieb with 10 league appearances.
All-Time League Top Scorers: Three players share the top spot with 3 league goals each against Kiryat Shmona: Aaron Schoenfeld, Omri Altman, and Dan Einbinder. Following them with 2 league goals each: Baruch Dego, Itay Shechter, Toto Tamuz, Gil Vermouth, Moti Barshazki, Yoav Tomer, Alen Ožbolt, and Stav Turiel.
Top Assist Provider: Bibras Natcho leads the list with 3 league assists against Kiryat Shmona.
From the Penalty Spot: 9 of Hapoel’s 52 league goals against Kiryat Shmona came from penalties, including penalty braces by Omri Altman (2020) and Dan Einbinder (2021).
From the Current Squad: Omri Altman leads active players with 3 league goals in 9 appearances against Hapoel Kiryat Shmona. Stav Turiel has scored 2 league goals in two appearances, Roee Alkukin has registered one goal and two assists, and Daniel Dappa has tallied one league goal—in addition to his decisive brace in August's Toto Cup semi-final.