Lech Poznan's academy recorded mixed results in the latest youth matches, with defeats for the U-19 and U-17 teams and convincing victories for the youth side. Coach Damian Sobótka summarized the week, stating: "Juniorzy starsi oraz młodsi ulegli swoim rywalom, natomiast trampkarze odnieśli pewne zwycięstwo." This information was provided in the club's official report.
How did the U-19 and U-17 teams perform?
The Lech Poznan U-19 team, led by coach Damian Sobótka, lost 3:1 in the league to Polish champions Legia Warszawa U-19. The only goal for Kolejorz was scored by Miłosz Noski in the 13th minute of the match. The opponents replied with goals in the 23rd, 35th, and 57th minutes. Previously, the U-19 team did not play its scheduled match against Gedania Gdańsk due to a waterlogged pitch following heavy rain. Instead, Lech hosted Rekord Bielsko-Biała at home, losing 4:1. One of the goals for the visitors was scored from the penalty spot by Jakub Szuba.
The U-17 team, whose age is 17, also suffered a defeat to Rekord Bielsko-Biała, this time 1:4. A goal for Lech was scored by Owczarek in the 34th minute, but the rivals netted four times in the 12th, 63rd, 67th, and 88th minutes. In goal for Lech was Marcin Walczak, and the lineup included players like Iwo Ulatowski, Kacper Witaszczyk, and Wojciech Kwiatkowski.
Where did the youth team succeed?
The results of Lech Poznan's youth team, managed by coach Michał Koźmiński, tell a completely different story. The team thrashed Football Arena Szczecin 10:1 and then defeated Jaguar Gdańsk 4:0. In the latter match, goals were scored by Paweł Bisikiewicz, Kamil Kaczmark, Kryspin Morawiec, and Ignacy Walczak. The Lech Poznan U-15 lineup, which beat Jaguar Gdańsk 4:0, also relied on the same scorers: Kaczmarek, Bisikiewicz, Morawiec, and Walczak. Among the substitutes were Leon Daszkiewicz, Michał Jarocki, and Przemysław Gierwazik.
What is the context for the senior team?
While the academy players battle it out, Lech Poznan's first team currently occupies 2nd place in the Ekstraklasa with 10 points from four matches. Kolejorz has three wins and one draw, with a goal difference of 8 scored and 3 conceded. This places the team just two points behind leaders Legia Warszawa. The team's current form can be tracked on our stats page.
What's next for Lech Poznan?
The next test for the senior team will be an away match against Wisla Plock, scheduled for December 17, 2026. Wisla is currently in 16th position in the table, theoretically giving Lech a chance to take all three points. Ahead of this match, it's worth checking the current squad and injury status. For the academy players, the priority will be improving the form of the older age groups and maintaining the good run of the younger players. The full schedule of upcoming matches for all sections is available on our fixtures page.
Despite mixed results in the youth ranks, the overall direction of Lech Poznan's academy remains positive, and the youth team's successes provide reasons for optimism. The club consistently invests in young talents who may in the future join the ranks of the first team fighting for the Polish championship.
