Next rival: GKS Katowice

In 16.

Zdjęcie: Następny rywal: GKS Katowice

In the 16th round of the Fortuna 1 Liga, the White Star will face GKS Katowice. Let's take a closer look at the history of both teams.

A little about the beginnings

GKS Katowice traces its roots back to 1963, when various Katowice clubs joined forces. The GieKSiarzy club has progressed through various league levels, starting in the fourth league, gradually advancing to the Ekstraklasa, and even participating in the UEFA Cup.

Meeting history

GKS's history includes numerous clashes with Wisła Kraków. This upcoming match will be the 62nd meeting between the teams. In 61 matches so far, Wisła Kraków has scored 32 goals and suffered 12 defeats. The last meeting between the two took place on March 4, 2023, when R22 defeated GKS 3-1.

Common connections

Both teams share common elements in their history, such as players who have represented both clubs, such as Ryszard Czerwiec, Lukas Klemenz, and Paweł Brożek. Furthermore, both Wisła Kraków and GKS have benefited from coaches like Ornest Lenczyk, Adam Nawałka, and Kazimierz Moskal, who have influenced the development of both clubs.