Match report
GKS Katowice Defeats Gornik Zabrze 3-1 in Ekstraklasa
GKS Katowice
3–1
FT
Gornik Zabrze
Feb 28, 2026
GKS Katowice held off a spirited challenge from Gornik Zabrze to secure a 3-1 victory in the Ekstraklasa, with goals from Nowak, Wedrychowski, and Jędrych. The match was characterized by numerous yellow cards and multiple substitutions, but GKS Katowice maintained their lead throughout.
Key Facts
- • GKS Katowice defeated Gornik Zabrze 3-1 in the Ekstraklasa match.
- • B. Nowak scored the opening goal for GKS Katowice in the 23rd minute.
- • S. Liseth equalized for Gornik Zabrze in the 44th minute.
- • M. Wedrychowski scored the second goal for GKS Katowice in the 85th minute.
- • A. Jędrych converted a penalty in the 90th minute to seal the victory.
Lineups
GKS Katowice
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 12 R. Straczek (G)
- 30 A. Czerwinski (D)
- 4 A. Jedrych (D)
- 6 L. Klemenz (D)
- 97 E. Jirka (M)
- 22 S. Milewski (M)
- 77 M. Kowalczyk (M)
- 23 M. Wasielewski (M)
- 70 M. Wdowiak (F)
- 99 A. Zrelak (F)
- 27 B. Nowak (F)
Substitutes
- 1 D. Kudla
- 2 M. Kuusk
- 8 B. Galan
- 15 E. Markovic
- 10 M. Wedrychowski
- 24 K. Gruszkowski
- 11 A. Blad
- 26 D. Rasak
- 80 I. Shkurin
Gornik Zabrze
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Lubik (G)
- 61 M. Sacek (D)
- 26 R. Janicki (D)
- 4 P. Bochniewicz (D)
- 20 Josema (D)
- 13 L. Sadilek (M)
- 8 P. Hellebrand (M)
- 7 Y. Ikia Dimi (M)
- 18 L. Ambros (M)
- 33 M. Khlan (M)
- 23 S. Liseth (F)
Substitutes
- 99 T. Loska
- 10 L. Podolski
- 16 P. Olkowski
- 14 J. Kubicki
- 67 O. Zmrzly
- 21 M. Sauer
- 28 B. Donio
- 15 R. Massimo
- 36 M. Rakoczy
- 5 K. Szczesniak
- 77 B. Rupanov
Timeline
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?' GKS Katowice Card · Yellow CardA. Błąd
Argument
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20' GKS Katowice Card · Yellow CardA. Zreľák
Foul
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22' Gornik Zabrze Card · Yellow CardP. Hellebrand
Foul
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23' GKS Katowice Goal · Normal GoalB. Nowak
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44' Gornik Zabrze Goal · Normal GoalS. Liseth
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46' Gornik Zabrze subst · Substitution 1Off: Josema Sánchez · On: O. Zmrzlý
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60' GKS Katowice Card · Yellow CardS. Milewski
Foul
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60' GKS Katowice subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Jirka · On: Borja Galán
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60' GKS Katowice subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Wdowiak · On: M. Wedrychowski
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60' GKS Katowice subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Kowalczyk · On: D. Rasak
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67' Gornik Zabrze subst · Substitution 2Off: Lukáš Sadílek · On: J. Kubicki
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67' Gornik Zabrze subst · Substitution 3Off: Y. Ikia Dimi · On: R. Massimo
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79' GKS Katowice subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Zreľák · On: I. Shkurin
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84' GKS Katowice subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Milewski · On: E. Markovic
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84' Gornik Zabrze subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Ambros · On: M. Rakoczy
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85' GKS Katowice Goal · Normal GoalM. Wedrychowski
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90'+5 GKS Katowice Var · Penalty confirmedI. Shkurin
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90' Gornik Zabrze subst · Substitution 5Off: P. Hellebrand · On: B. Rupanov
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90' GKS Katowice Goal · PenaltyA. Jędrych
Match Stats
| Stat | GKS Katowice | Gornik Zabrze |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 75% | 80% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 16 | 15 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 324 | 447 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 5 |
| xG | 2.52 | 1.82 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 5 |
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 244 | 358 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 10 |
| Saves | 4 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ B. Nowak's early goal in the 23rd minute gave GKS Katowice a crucial lead.
- ▸ M. Wedrychowski's goal in the 85th minute provided GKS Katowice a two-goal cushion, despite Gornik Zabrze's attempt to level the score.