Motor Lublin lost 0:1 to Legia Warszawa in Saturday's matchday 7 fixture of the PKO BP Ekstraklasa. The Lublin-based club failed to repeat their success from the Polish Cup, where just days earlier they had defeated the capital side 3:0. Live coverage of the events was provided by the Polsatsport.pl outlet.
Motor Lublin entered this match in a difficult league position. After six matchdays, they sit 15th in the PKO BP Ekstraklasa table with a mere 5 points. Their record shows one win, two draws, and three losses. The team's form in the last five games reads L-D-W-L-L. The club has scored 6 goals but conceded 10, resulting in a -4 goal difference. This places them a full 8 points behind league leaders Lech Poznań.
How did the match unfold?
The game at the Municipal Stadium in Lublin pitted a team on a poor league run against one of the two undefeated sides this season. Legia Warszawa came into this match with three wins and three draws from their first six league fixtures. This was the second meeting between these teams within a few days. On Wednesday, Motor Lublin secured a crushing 3:0 victory in the Polish Cup, which offered hope for a positive surprise in the league as well. This time, however, the visitors were superior, scoring the only goal of the match.
What is Motor's situation in the table?
The Lublin club finds itself in the relegation zone, occupying 15th place. Their struggles to earn points are clearly visible in the statistics. Only 6 goals scored in six matches is one of the weakest tallies in the league. The defense isn't faring much better, conceding an average of over 1.5 goals per game. A detailed overview of form and league position is available on our standings page.
What's next in Motor Lublin's schedule?
Motor's next league test is a home match against Widzew Łódź, scheduled for December 12, 2026. Widzew currently sits in 13th place, making this a direct clash for moving out of the lower part of the standings. Before this match, the team will have time to analyze mistakes and work on improving their form. The full schedule of upcoming fixtures is available in the fixtures section.
Meanwhile, Legia Warszawa announced another transfer, strengthening their squad. The new player, whose name was not disclosed, said in a statement: "Bardzo się cieszę, że tu trafiłem" ("I am very happy to have ended up here"). This shows the Warsaw club is active in the transfer market, aiming to maintain its position at the top of the league. Motor Lublin must now focus on their own situation and find a way to break the unfavorable streak. The next opportunity comes on December 12 in the clash with Widzew Łódź.
