Pogoń Szczecin return to Ekstraklasa action on Sunday, hosting newly-promoted Wieczysta Kraków at their home stadium. The match kicks off at 14:45 local time on September 13 at the Stadion Miejski im. Floriana Krygiera and presents an opportunity for the hosts to break a run of three consecutive draws.
Form guide
Jensen's side approach the fixture with a recent record of one win, three draws and one loss from their last five league games, a sequence reading DLDDW. Their most recent result was a 1-1 draw with Wisła Płock last Saturday, where Jan Bieganski scored for Pogoń in the 52nd minute. Prior to that, the team lost 2-1 to Śląsk Wrocław and played out goalless and 2-2 draws with Zagłębie Lubin and Wisła Kraków respectively.
Wieczysta Kraków, promoted this season, lost their last recorded match 3-2 to local rivals Cracovia on August 21. This will be the newcomer's first-ever top-flight meeting with Pogoń.
Line-up and approach
Against Wisła Płock, manager Jensen deployed a 4-3-3 formation. Valentin Cojocaru started in goal, protected by a back four of Hussein Ali, Dimitrios Keramitsis, Leo Willen and Bouna Sarr. The midfield trio consisted of Jan Bieganski, Patryk Dziczek and Nikolas Lawa, with Darko Churlinov, Paul Mukairu and Mateusz Wojciechowski leading the attack. A similar setup is expected on Sunday, though adjustments are possible following the recent results.
The key task for Pogoń will be converting possession into clear chances and goals. The string of draws, while concerning, keeps the team in mid-table, but a win is needed to build momentum for the season ahead. The team's upcoming schedule, including a next away fixture at Widzew Łódź on November 7, can be found on our fixtures page.
The match against Wieczysta is a test of character for a squad that must prove it can finish games strongly. A reference point is the 3-1 victory over Motor Lublin in early August, which showed the team's attacking potential. Sunday's clash is the chance to rediscover that form.
