History
The club was formed in 2004 by a merger of Hapoel Bat Yam and Maccabi Bat Yam and was placed in the South A division of Liga Bet. In its first season, the club won the division, and was promoted to Liga Alef. In 2007-08 they won the South division of Liga Alef, and were promoted to Liga Artzit.
In 2008-09, the club was promoted to Liga Leumit, the second tier.
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