The first part of the season was marred by another dispute between Hapoel and Maccabi factions in the IFA, delaying the beginning of the league and cup competitions.

The dispute was settled at the beginning of 1953, allowing the competitions to start at the second part of the season.

[1] Due to the delayed start, the competition were not complete until the summer break and were continued in the next season.

No official matches were played by the national team during the season.

[3] Tel Aviv won the first match 5–0 and lost the other 1–3.