Lech Poznań crushed Bohemians Prague 4-0 in their second secret pre-season friendly. The match in Wronki was played behind closed doors and without a live broadcast at the request of head coach Niels Frederiksen. The Polish champions are wrapping up their pre-season ahead of the Ekstraklasa opener, where they currently sit top of the table with 60 points and a four-point lead over Górnik Zabrze.

What happened in the match?

Antoni Kozubal opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a solo run down the right flank. Mikael Ishak doubled the lead in the 35th minute after the referee waved play on despite a claimed foul by Luis Palma. In the second half, substitutes took over, and Wojciech Szymczak delivered a brace — his first in the 83rd minute from close range, followed by a stunning volley in the 90th. Szymczak’s second goal was widely praised as the highlight of the afternoon.

The second friendly — a goalless draw with Polonia Środa Wielkopolska

Alongside the clash with Bohemians Prague, Lech Poznań also played a 45-minute game against third-tier Polonia Środa Wielkopolska. The match ended 0-0 and served mainly to test youngsters and squad rotation. Both sessions were held in Wronki, where the team trains under Frederiksen.

Why this matters for Lech Poznań

Secret friendlies are becoming standard among Europe’s top sides. For Lech Poznań, a club that values discretion in pre-season, the approach makes sense — especially before high-stakes fixtures. Lech kicks off the season with the Polish Super Cup against Górnik Zabrze, followed by a Champions League qualifier against Danish side Aarhus. Before that, they face Cracovia in matchday one of the PKO Ekstraklasa.

The team’s recent form is strong — in their last five games, Lech has recorded two wins and three draws (DWWDD), remaining unbeaten since a 2-2 draw with Wisła Płock on 23 May. They’ve already scored 62 goals while conceding 45, boasting the best goal difference in the league (+17).

What’s next for the Polish champions?

Niels Frederiksen now has time to review footage from the friendlies. Soon, he’s expected to name the final squad for the Super Cup and set the lineup for the league opener. For Poznań fans, it’s the final countdown to kickoff — Lech Poznań begin the season as league leaders, adding extra motivation in the race for more silverware.