Lech Poznan UAM Women 1-1 UKS Lodz Women | Poland Women's Ekstraliga

In a tightly contested affair at the Poznan University campus stadium, Lech Poznan UAM Women and UKS Lodz Women shared the spoils with a 1-1 draw on 9 May 2026. The result keeps both sides in the middle of the Ekstraliga table, with neither able to break the deadlock despite periods of pressure.

Match Overview

The opening 20 minutes saw UKS Lodz take control of possession, but Lech's disciplined defensive shape limited clear-cut chances. Lodz broke the deadlock in the 28th minute when a swift counter-attack caught the home backline flat. Winger Katarzyna Nowak cut inside from the left and unleashed a low drive that found the bottom corner beyond goalkeeper Marta Kowalska. Lech responded well, pushing forward before half-time but failing to test the visiting keeper.

Second Half Fightback

Lech Poznan emerged with renewed energy after the interval. The equalizer came in the 63rd minute when a well-worked set piece saw captain Alicja Wójcik rise highest to head home a corner from the right. The hosts then pushed for a winner, with substitute Aleksandra Kaczmarek forcing a fine save from Lodz goalkeeper Ewa Zielińska in the 78th minute. Lodz held firm, however, and both sides ultimately settled for a point.

Key Performers

• Katarzyna Nowak (UKS Lodz) – Scored the opener and was a constant threat on the break.
• Alicja Wójcik (Lech Poznan) – The influential defender scored the equalizer and marshalled the backline effectively.
• Marta Kowalska (Lech Poznan) – Made several important saves to keep her side in the game.

Table Impact

The draw leaves Lech Poznan UAM in 7th place with 22 points, while UKS Lodz sit one spot above in 6th on 24 points. Both teams remain in the hunt for a top-half finish but will need to turn draws into wins in the final weeks of the Ekstraliga season.