Hapoel Petah Tikva, Hapoel Rishon LeZion, and Maccabi Petah Tikva were directly relegated to the 2012–13 Liga Leumit after finishing the 2011–12 Israeli Premier League season in the bottom three places.
Ironi Bat Yam, Hapoel Herzliya, and Maccabi Be'er Sheva were all relegated to Liga Alef after finishing in the previous season in last three league places.
^ ^ ^ The club is playing their home games at a neutral venue because their own ground does not meet Premier League requirements.
Key numbers for pairing determination (number marks position after 30 games): The 14th-placed Beitar Tel Aviv Ramla faced 2012–13 Liga Alef promotion winner Beitar Kfar Saba.
Beitar Tel Aviv Ramla, the winner on aggregate kept its spot in the 2013–14 Liga Leumit.