Time for the Pomeranian Derby: Match Preview – Lechia Gdańsk vs. Pogoń Szczecin
As part of the 26th round of the PKO Bank Polski Ekstraklasa, we face another challenge. On Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 17:30, we will play the Pomeranian Derby, taking on Pogoń Szczecin. This is a clash for regional supremacy, always delivering intense emotions and a fight until the final whistle.
We approach the Pomeranian Derby following an away match against GKS Katowice, which ended in a 0-2 defeat. That game did not go as we had hoped, so we are even more eager to make amends in the next match. Our last home game, however, looked completely different. At the Polsat Plus Arena Gdańsk, we convincingly defeated Jagiellonia Białystok 3:0. The score was opened by captain Rifet Kapić, and after the break, Aleksandar Ćirković found the net twice, sealing the victory.
– We are facing a tough match. I watched Pogoń’s last game against Korona Kielce – it was a bit of a game of two halves. We need to stay focused for the entire match. One victory can push a team higher up the table. We have to focus only on each upcoming game. I keep telling the players to focus on ourselves – said coach John Carver at the pre-match press conference.
– In my opinion, Pogoń are a very good team and they play a bit differently from other teams in the league. They like open play – sometimes people call it “basketball in football.” The game goes from one penalty area to the other. We always focus on our own approach to the opponent and how we will play. I’ve said it all along – there are no easy matches in this league – added the White-and-Greens’ coach.
RIVAL PROFILE – POGOŃ SZCZECIN
In the previous round, on March 16, Pogoń Szczecin played a home match against Korona Kielce. The Portowcy secured all three points, winning 2:1.
Their last away game took place on March 8 in Częstochowa, where they faced Raków. That match ended in a 0:2 defeat for the Szczecin side.
Currently, Pogoń Szczecin sits in 10th place in the PKO Bank Polski Ekstraklasa standings with 34 points and will approach the upcoming match determined to increase their tally in this important encounter.
RECENT MATCHES AGAINST POGOŃ SZCZECIN
The most recent encounter with Pogoń took place on September 21, 2025, in the 9th round of the PKO Bank Polski Ekstraklasa. In Szczecin, we secured a 4:3 victory, with goals for our team scored by Camilo Mena, Ivan Zhelizko, Kacper Sezonienko, and one goal coming from an own goal by Danijel Lončar.
The penultimate Pomeranian Derby, played on May 17, 2025, in the 33rd round of the 2024/25 season, ended in an exciting 3:3 draw. Goals for Lechia were scored by Kacper Sezonienko, Ivan Zhelizko, and Michał Głogowski.
The last match against Pogoń at the Polsat Plus Arena Gdańsk took place on November 23, 2024 (16th round of the PKO Bank Polski Ekstraklasa) and ended with a 3:0 victory for the Portowcy.
OVERALL RECORD AGAINST POGOŃ SZCZECIN
So far, we have played 66 matches against Pogoń Szczecin. To date, we have won 23 times. Seventeen matches ended in a draw, while we have been defeated 26 times. The goal difference stands at 77-76.
MATCH OFFICIALS
The Pomeranian Derby between Lechia Gdańsk and Pogoń Szczecin will be officiated by Wojciech Myć from Włodawa. He will be assisted on the lines by Tomasz Listkiewicz and Krzysztof Nejman. The role of technical referee will be held by Piotr Pazdecki, while the VAR system will be overseen by Tomasz Musiał and Dawid Golis.
WHERE TO WATCH THE MATCH
If you can’t make it to the Polsat Plus Arena Gdańsk on Saturday to support our players, we warmly encourage you to watch the broadcast. The match will be available on Canal+ Sport 3, on the Canal+ online website, and via the Canal+ mobile app. The pre-match studio will start at 16:55, with commentary provided by Michał Mitrut and Marcin Żewłakow.
