Lech Poznan's reserve team, known as Lech II Poznan, won a friendly match against Grom Nowy Staw. The club's official website, KKS Lech Poznań S.A., reported on this test for the young players this week.
The reserve side regularly plays such matches to maintain fitness and provide developmental opportunities for academy players and those not regularly featuring for the first team. This victory fits into the positive atmosphere surrounding the entire club. The Lech Poznan first team currently sits in 5th place in the Ekstraklasa, with 7 points from three matches. Their goal record shows 5 scored and just 1 conceded, giving them a strong +4 goal difference.
How do friendlies impact youth development?
Reserve team friendlies are a fundamental part of the training process. They allow coaches to observe young talents in conditions close to league competition, without the pressure of points. For the players, it's a chance to showcase themselves and gain experience that could lead to promotion to the first-team squad. Success for the reserves also translates to greater squad depth for the senior team's manager, which is important over a long season.
What is the situation of Lech's first team?
While the reserves were playing their friendly, the first team is enjoying a good run of form. Lech Poznań is unbeaten in their last five official matches, recording three wins and two draws. Their latest league triumph was a confident 3-0 victory over Piast Gliwice on August 9, 2026. The team, however, trails league leaders Legia Warszawa by five points, showing there is still room to move up the standings.
What's next for Lech Poznan?
The main objective is to maintain good form ahead of upcoming challenges. The immediate test will be a league match against Jagiellonia Białystok in a few days, scheduled for September 3, 2026, at home. The opponent currently sits in 11th place in the table, theoretically presenting a good opportunity to secure more points. The full schedule of upcoming matches can be checked on our fixtures page.
Good performances from the reserves and stable form from the first team create positive synergy within the club. Lech II's winning friendly is another small step in building the competition and squad depth needed to genuinely fight for high aims in the Ekstraklasa. The current squad list and player stats are available in the squad section.
