Raków Częstochowa II travels to the newly promoted Stal Brzeg in the fifth round of Betclic 3. League Group 3. The match is scheduled for Sunday, 23 August at 3:00 pm at Municipal Stadium in Brzeg. The young side from Częstochowa is struggling with a difficult start to the season, having only one point from four games after a defeat to Stilon Gorzów Wielkopolski.
Can Raków II make up for lost ground against Stal Brzeg?
The match looks like a chance to improve the mood after a poor performance in the last round. The young Raków team believes that consistency in play will lead to their first win of the season. Manager Michał Mizgała emphasizes that despite a difficult start, they are not changing their approach to the game.
> "Despite a difficult start, we’re not changing our approach. We want to play offensively, boldly and impose our style on our opponents" – said Michał Mizgała.
> "We believe that consistency in our play will eventually lead to our first win" – added the manager.
Stal Brzeg, as a newly promoted team from the Opole region, have gathered five points from four matches (one win, two draws, one defeat). The team is currently in ninth place in the table, and their top scorers Karol Garwol, Mateusz Mozoła and Eryk Sobków have each scored two goals. In their most recent fixture, Stal Brzeg lost 2–3 to Polonia Nysa.
Who will lead Raków II in Brzeg?
Michał Mizgała will be on the Raków II bench, and referee Eliasz Pawlak has been appointed for the main referee. Historical encounters between these teams recall the clashes from March 2023, when Raków Częstochowa II lost 1–2 in Częstochowa, and the only goal for the youth team was scored by Łukasz Mazurek.
What to expect from Raków's offense?
Raków II wants to impose play and play boldly, despite lacking effectiveness so far. The team has played four matches this season, with a record of one win, two draws, and one defeat. The goalkeeper and defense will be key in the duel with the newcomer's offense, which scored a total of nine goals in four appearances.
Where to find more information about the team?
Fans can check the latest fixtures and follow the squad developments throughout the season. For deeper stats, visit our stats page to see detailed performance metrics.
What next for Raków's youth team?
Upcoming matches this week will allow the team to test themselves on their own terms. Raków Częstochowa II will face Widzew Łódź at home on 21 November 2026, currently sitting 18th in Ekstraklasa with 0 points from 3 games. Top scorers this season: P. Makuch with 2 goals in 3 appearances. The team will aim to improve the result and secure their first victory in the top division.
