The match against Beitar will open Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 82nd State Cup campaign. Over the years, Maccabi has played in 36 finals and lifted the Cup 23 times – more than any other club.
Maccabi has played 84 different teams in the State Cup competition. The most frequent opponent has been Maccabi Petah Tikva – 23 matches.
In terms of the first round, Maccabi has played 24 teams from the top division, and 57 clubs from lower leagues. The most frequent opponent – Hakoach Ramat Gan and Hapoel Jerusalem 4 times each.
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Maccabi has only played Beitar Jerusalem once in the first round (2002/03). It ended in a 5:3 goalfest at Bloomfield Stadium.
The Yellow & Blue’s record against Beitar Jerusalem: 6 wins, 5 losses.
Only once has Maccabi begun their State Cup journey at Teddy Stadium (2011/12). The match ended in a 1:0 defeat to Hapoel Jerusalem.
Maccabi played only one first round Cup match that went to penalties (2001/02) – 1:1 draw against Tzafririm Holon which the Yellow & Blue won 6:5 via spot kicks. The Yellow & Blue then went on to win the Cup.
The biggest win in the State Cup was a 10:0 victory in the first round of the 1937 edition of the tournament against Maccabi Bar Kokhva Jerusalem.
The Maccabi Tel Aviv all-time goal scoring leader in the State Cup is Benny Tabak with 31 goals.
Tabak’s first State Cup goal was in the first round in 1973 in a 2:0 win over Hapoel Ramat Gan.
Miko Belo is the all-time appearance leader playing in 75 Maccabi State Cup matches.
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Jerry Beit Halachmi won the most Cups as Head Coach of the Yellow & Blue – 4 (1954, 1955, 1964, 1965)
Coaches Israel Halivner (1967,1970) and Nir Levin (2001,2002) each took home two Cups a piece.
Most fans in attendance: The match with the most fans (not including the National Team) took place at the 1976 State Cup final between Beitar Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv where 55K fans filled the stadium!
