The 2025/2026 Ekstraklasa season is already making history as one of the most surprising. The classic match between Legia Warszawa and Widzew Łódź, which once decided the Polish championship or European qualification, is now a battle for survival in the top flight. This extraordinary situation prompts us to wonder if Polish football is writing another script full of sensations, similar to those from the past.

Polish football has repeatedly proven that league hierarchies can change in an instant. While the current fight for survival involving Widzew Łódź and Legia seems shocking, Ekstraklasa history knows cases that were even more jaw-dropping. Let's recall some of them, which show how unpredictable our league can be.

One such story is the Polish championship won by Szombierki Bytom in the 1979/1980 season. The team, which had spent just over 20 seasons in Ekstraklasa and was then the second most popular team in Bytom, trailing Polonia, began the competition under coach Hubert Kostka. Notable players in Szombierki included Marek Koniarek, Jakub Kamiński, and Roman Ogaza, who played a key role in their historic success.

The start of the season did not foreshadow a sensation – a 0:4 loss to Wisła Kraków. However, subsequent matches brought unexpected victories over a resurgent Górnik Zabrze and champions Ruch Chorzów, with Roman Ogaza scoring in both. After a draw in the derby against Polonia, Szombierki recorded seven consecutive wins, ending the autumn round by crushing Legia Warszawa 5:0, with an Ogaza hat-trick.

The spring round confirmed the quality of the team, which played disciplined and pragmatic football. Szombierki Bytom conceded only 26 goals in 30 matches, which was the foundation of their success. In May 1980, the team that was 'the second in Bytom' claimed the Polish championship, proving that in Ekstraklasa, hierarchies can change faster than anyone can predict.

Another shocking story is the relegation of Górnik Zabrze in the 1977/78 season. The club, which for years was synonymous with dominance, consistently won championships and represented Poland in European competitions, raising a generation of outstanding players. In the early 1970s, it was hard to imagine Ekstraklasa without Górnik as a favorite, which only amplified the shock associated with their relegation.

These historical examples show that Ekstraklasa can always surprise. Whether it's an unexpected championship or a sensational relegation, the Polish league delivers excitement. The current fight for survival involving Widzew Łódź and Legia Warszawa in the 2025/2026 season fits this tradition, reminding us that in football, nothing is certain until the final whistle.