Raków Częstochowa suffered their sixth consecutive defeat in the Ekstraklasa, losing 0-1 to Lech Poznań and remaining rooted to the bottom of the table. The club from Częstochowa has zero points after six matches, trailing the leaders from Poznań by 16 points, as confirmed by the current standings.
The match at Bułgarskiej stadium was supposed to be Raków's chance to climb off the bottom, but it ended in another loss. Lech Poznań needed a full set of points to take the league lead, and they achieved that goal. Raków, under the temporary management of Dawid Szulczek, failed to even score.
How did the defeat against Lech unfold?
The first half of the match lacked excitement. Lech's coach, Niels Frederiksen, commented: "Pierwsza połowa okazała się ogromnym rozczarowaniem." The goal only came in the second half. In the 71st minute, Leo Bengtsson, who had come off the bench less than three minutes earlier, beat the Lech goalkeeper following the fourth substitution made by Frederiksen. That was the only bright moment for Raków.
Earlier, in the first quarter of the match, Luis Palma scored for Lech. Lech's Fran Tudor received a yellow card. The previous meeting between these teams ended 4:3 for Lech, and this match was described by observers as the "hit of the round."
What is Raków's current situation?
The club is in a deep crisis. After six matchdays, they have six losses, zero draws, and zero wins. Their goal record is 6 scored and 14 conceded, giving them a -8 goal difference. Raków's last league match was a 2-1 loss to Cracovia Kraków on August 16, 2026. Their form from the last five games shows three wins and two losses, but they have lost the last two matches.
The squad is missing key players. The injuries list includes Erick Otieno and Stratos Svarnas, further weakening the team. Temporary coach Dawid Szulczek is leading the team under difficult circumstances, and the club is having trouble finding suitable coaching staff. Portuguese coach Goncalo Feio may take over. Szulczek said: "Czy wydźwignie ją stamtąd Goncalo Feio? Na razie słychać tylko tyle, że portugalski trener..."
What's next for Raków?
The next test for Raków Częstochowa comes on September 15, 2026. The team will play at home against Zaglebie Lubin, who currently sit in 10th place in the table. This will be a important match for Szulczek's side, who desperately need points. The full schedule of upcoming matches can be checked on our fixtures page.
Before this match, the team must find a way to stop the negative streak. Currently, Raków is the only team in the Ekstraklasa without a single point. Another defeat would only deepen the crisis and move the team further away from safety. The team roster and individual player statistics are available in the squad and stats sections.
The match against Zaglebie Lubin will take place on Saturday, September 15, at Raków's stadium.
