Lech Poznań beat Cracovia in Ekstraklasa 2026/27 opening round

Reigning Polish champions Lech Poznań hosted Cracovia in the opening round of the 2026/27 Ekstraklasa season. Lech came into the game in strong form after beating Belgian side Gent away in Champions League qualifying. Cracovia had not won a league match since March, but their recent friendly victory over Sevilla raised supporter expectations ahead of the new season.