Lech Poznań secured their place in the UEFA Europa League 2026/27 group stage after a 2-2 draw with FC Thun in the play-off second leg. The Polish club, as reported by baomoi.com, defended the comfortable advantage gained in the first leg and ultimately won the tie with an impressive 9-2 aggregate score.
The match at Stockhorn Arena on Wednesday was a formality after Lech's 7-0 home victory. Robert Gumny opened the scoring for the visitors in the 17th minute, but Sven Lengen quickly equalized. Before halftime, the hosts took the lead through a goal from F. Dursun. In the second half, Patrik Walemark leveled the score, setting the final result at 2-2.
How is Lech Poznań performing in the league?
The European success comes during a strong run of form for Lech Poznań in domestic competition. After six matchdays, the Poznań-based club sits second in the Ekstraklasa table, with four wins and only one defeat. The team's current goal difference is 11 scored and 4 conceded, which can be tracked on our stats page.
The solid league start provided a good foundation for the decisive Europa League qualifiers. Manager Mariusz Rumak has a well-coordinated squad at his disposal, the full roster of which is available in our squad overview.
Who scored the key goals in the tie?
Over the entire 180-minute tie against FC Thun, Lech Poznań demonstrated high offensive efficiency. In the first leg, a hat-trick was scored by Kristoffer Velde, with Michał Skóraś and Filip Szymczak adding two goals each. In the return leg, Robert Gumny and Patrik Walemark got on the scoresheet. The latter also assisted Gumny's goal.
Across both matches, Lech Poznań kept a clean sheet for a total of 125 minutes, conceding both goals in the second half of the return leg. Defender Bartosz Salamon was the only Lech player to feature for the full 180 minutes of the tie.
When will Lech Poznań play in the group stage?
The Europa League group stage campaign begins in just three weeks. The first matchday is scheduled for September 24, 2026. The full fixture list for Lech Poznań in the competition will be available on our fixtures page.
Before those European nights, the team must focus on the league. The next challenge is an away match against Raków Częstochowa, scheduled for September 13. This game could impact the lead in the Ekstraklasa table, which we update regularly in the league standings. Qualification for the Europa League group stage guarantees Lech Poznań a minimum of six additional European matches in the autumn part of the season.
