Hapoel Acre FC is an Israeli football club based in the city of Acre (Akko). The team competes in the Leumit League, the second tier of Israeli football. Their home matches are played at the Acre Municipal Stadium, a venue nestled near the city's historic walls. Founded as part of the Hapoel workers' sports association, the club has a long history in Israeli football, with periods spent in the top-flight Ligat Ha'Al. A key era for the club was their promotion to and subsequent survival in the first division in the early 2000s, which included memorable derby matches against nearby rivals. In the modern Leumit League, Hapoel Acre is typically a competitive side, often featuring a robust squad built to challenge for promotion. The team culture is one of intense local pride in a historically mixed city, with a dedicated and vocal fan base. The club represents a key sporting institution in the north of Israel, always aiming to return to the top flight.