Lech Poznań are just one match away from writing their name in the history books once again. After a nerve-shredding 2–2 draw with GKS Katowice, they sit at the top of the Ekstraklasa with 67 points—just a single point clear of Raków Częstochowa. The stage is set: one final clash against Piast Gliwice, and it could all end in blue-and-white celebration. The 2025 title is there for the taking.
Born to Compete: A Club Steeped in Legacy
Lech Poznań aren’t strangers to big moments. Since being founded in 1922, the “Kolejorz”—a nickname tied to their railway worker roots—have grown into one of Poland’s most decorated and beloved football clubs. Their home ground, Enea Stadion, has long been a fortress, packed with die-hard fans who live and breathe football. With eight league titles to their name, most recently in 2022, the club is hungry for number nine. And this season, they’ve played like a team on a mission.
What’s Ekstraklasa All About?
For the uninitiated, the Ekstraklasa is Poland’s top-tier football league—a battleground of 18 teams playing 34 rounds of relentless competition. The top spot comes with more than bragging rights: it means qualification for the UEFA Champions League qualifiers and a massive boost in prestige. The bottom three? They drop to the I liga. This is the 99th edition of the league, and it’s been one of the tightest in years. One slip can change everything, which is why Lech Poznań’s current position is nothing short of heroic.
The Decisive Match Ahead
Mark your calendars: Saturday, 24 May 2025, 17:30 local time (15:30 UTC), Enea Stadion. This is the match that could decide it all. Lech Poznań vs Piast Gliwice. The maths is simple—win, and Lech are champions. No need to scoreboard-watch or pray for results elsewhere.
But it won’t be a walk in the park. Piast may not be in title contention, but they’ve always been tough customers. Out of 34 past encounters, Lech have won 19, but their last meeting ended in a goalless draw. Plus, Lech will be without the suspended Patrik Wålemark and injured duo Gísli Þórðarson and Filip Dagerstål. Still, the squad’s depth and spirit are strong, and coach Niels Frederiksen knows how to rally his side when it counts.
Can’t make it to the stadium? No worries. The match will be broadcast live on Canal+ Sport 3 in Poland, and international fans can stream it via Polsat Box Go or pay-per-view on the OneFootball app. For those who like to keep tabs in real time, Sofascore and other live stats apps will have you covered.
A Season Full of Grit and Glory
Looking back, it’s been a season of ups, downs, and everything in between. Lech have racked up 21 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses. Their +36 goal difference tells you all you need to know—they’ve been dangerous in front of goal. Striker Mikael Ishak has led from the front with 21 goals, and the team delivered some jaw-dropping results along the way, including an unforgettable 8–1 thrashing of Puszcza Niepołomice.
One of the defining moments? The penultimate matchday against GKS Katowice. Down twice, things looked bleak. But Lech never gave up. Goals from Wålemark and Mario González pulled them back level, proving once again that this team knows how to fight. That point could be the one that wins the league.
The Final Word
This is it. One last game, one last push. Lech Poznań have clawed their way to the top and now stand 90 minutes from glory. The title is within reach—but only if they bring their A-game one more time. Expect a packed Enea Stadion, thunderous support, and a team ready to give everything for that ninth championship. It’s been a long road, full of grit, passion, and unforgettable moments. Now it’s time to finish the job. Bring it home, Kolejorz.
