Raków Częstochowa is in a crisis situation at the start of the 2026/27 PKO BP Ekstraklasa season, sitting in last, 18th place in the table. The club from Częstochowa has failed to earn a single point from its first four matches, losing all of them with a combined goal tally of 5 for and 11 against.
News of the team's difficult start was highlighted in a licensable picture report from Sipa USA for Reuters Connect, published on August 30, 2026. The photo by Michał Chwieduk of Arena Akcji documents one of those matches, the fixture against Jagiellonia Białystok played in Częstochowa. Raków now trails the league leaders, Legia Warsaw, by a full 12 points, underscoring the scale of the problems at the very beginning of the campaign.
What is Raków's current form like?
Raków Częstochowa's form is currently the worst in the entire league. The team is on a run of four consecutive defeats, represented in the form guide as four Ls. Such a start to the season casts doubt on the achievement of any objectives the club may have set before the competition began. The defence has already conceded 11 goals, one of the weakest records in the Ekstraklasa. These statistics can be followed on our stats page.
What is the team's biggest problem?
The biggest challenge is the clear disparity between offensive effectiveness and defensive frailties. Raków has scored five goals, which is not a disastrous return, but its goalkeepers have had to pick the ball out of the net 11 times. That results in a -6 goal difference, which effectively blocks any climb up the table even if points are earned. These numbers point to a need for improvement in the organisation of play both in attack and defence. The current squad roster can be viewed on our squad page.
When can Raków break the negative streak?
The next opportunity to earn their first points of the season will come on November 21, 2026. Raków Częstochowa will then play at home against Widzew Łódź, who currently occupy 13th place in the table. This will be a match of huge psychological importance for the players and coaching staff. Before this fixture, the team has time to analyse mistakes and implement necessary corrections. The full match schedule is available on our fixtures page.
The club must find a way to reverse the negative trend before the gap to the relegation zone, or even to mid-table, becomes too large. Further defeats could cement a negative atmosphere around the team. The next test, the home game against Widzew, is scheduled for just over two months from now.
