Górnik Zabrze - Ferencvárosi TC live - Football

Górnik Zabrze host Ferencváros TC on 13 August 2026 at 18:00 BST in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League Third Qualifying Round 2026/27 - with the Polish side needing to overturn a 0-1 first-leg deficit. Ferencváros arrive in Zabrze having already eliminated Vojvodina 5-1 and FC Twente 4-3 on aggregate in this qualifying campaign, while Górnik dropped into Europa League qualifying after losing to Fenerbahçe in the Champions League second qualifying round (1-2 on aggregate).

Match Info: Górnik Zabrze vs Ferencváros TC

The return leg between Górnik Zabrze and Ferencváros TC takes place on Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 18:00 BST (17:00 UTC) at the Arena Zabrze in Zabrze, Poland, in the UEFA Europa League 2026/27 Third Qualifying Round - second leg.

Where to Watch Górnik Zabrze vs Ferencváros TC?

In Poland, fans can catch this Europa League return leg on television via Polsat Sport 1 and Polsat Sport Premium 1, both of which provide full live coverage including pre- and post-match studio analysis. Polish viewers looking for the most in-depth broadcasting experience will find Polsat Sport Premium 1 particularly appealing.

Those preferring to stream the clash online can do so through Polsat Box Go, the Polish streaming platform available on desktop and mobile devices, ensuring that no fan misses a moment of what promises to be a tense second leg at Arena Zabrze.

Broadcast details for audiences outside Poland had not been confirmed at the time of publication - viewers in other territories should check their local sports broadcasters or the UEFA website for regional listings.

Match between Górnik Zabrze and Ferencváros TC - Preview

Górnik Zabrze face a must-win scenario in this second leg: they need at least two goals to eliminate Ferencváros without extra time, or one goal to force it, after falling to a 0-1 defeat in Budapest on 5 August - courtesy of a Corbu strike for the Hungarian side.

The Polish runners-up had a turbulent summer path to this point. Górnik entered the Champions League second qualifying round and drew 1-1 with Fenerbahçe at home on 29 July after losing the first leg 0-1 in Istanbul, going out 1-2 on aggregate. Redirected into the Europa League qualifying path, they then faced the first leg against Ferencváros on 5 August and lost 0-1 in Budapest - only to bounce back strongly three days later, beating Radomiak Radom 3-1 away in Ekstraklasa on 8 August, showing resilience and offensive output when the pressure is on.

Ferencváros head into this return match defending an aggregate lead, but they are no strangers to fighting for results in adversity. Their 4-3 aggregate win over Twente in the second qualifying round included over an hour of football with ten men - a testament to the character of Balázs Borbély's squad. For Górnik, the knowledge that Fradi can absorb pressure and see out tight ties makes the task of scoring twice in Zabrze all the more demanding.

Head-to-Head: Górnik Zabrze vs Ferencváros TC

Before this Europa League tie, Górnik Zabrze and Ferencváros had never met in official UEFA competition - making this a brand-new chapter in both clubs' European histories. The first leg on 5 August was the first competitive encounter between these two historic sides, and the return in Zabrze is only the second time they have faced each other at all.

All official meetings between Górnik Zabrze and Ferencváros TC:

• 5 August 2026 - UEFA Europa League Third Qualifying Round (first leg) - Ferencváros TC 1:0 Górnik Zabrze

Górnik Zabrze - Recent Form

Górnik Zabrze go into the second leg with a mixed but encouraging recent record: from their 4 confirmed results, they won 2, drew 1, and lost 1 - that one defeat being the 0-1 first-leg loss to Ferencváros in Budapest.

The Miners' summer has been a journey across three competitions. They kicked off with a 2-1 home win over Śląsk Wrocław in Ekstraklasa on 25 July, before entering Champions League qualifying against Fenerbahçe - drawing 1-1 at Arena Zabrze on 29 July but going out on aggregate (1-2). Dropping into Europa League qualifying, Górnik faced Ferencváros and lost 0-1 in Budapest on 5 August, only to bounce back by beating Radomiak Radom 3-1 away in Ekstraklasa on 8 August.

That away win over Radomiak is particularly relevant context: Górnik scored 3 goals in a single away match just days before the second leg, suggesting their attacking threat remains very much alive ahead of this critical night at Arena Zabrze.

Ferencváros TC - Recent Form

Ferencváros arrive in Zabrze as the in-form side of the two: across this Europa League qualifying campaign they have won all 5 official matches played, scoring 9 goals against Vojvodina and Twente before taking on Górnik.

In the first qualifying round, Balázs Borbély's side beat Vojvodina 5-1 on aggregate (2-1 away, 3-0 at home). The second qualifying round against Twente was far more dramatic - Ferencváros secured a 4-3 aggregate victory despite playing the entire second leg with ten men from the 36th minute, finishing that home game 2-2 on 30 July. On 5 August, they edged out Górnik Zabrze 1-0 in Budapest thanks to Corbu's strike to take control of this tie.

In Hungarian league action, Ferencváros drew 0-0 with Vasas on 2 August. Between competitive matches, they also faced Real Madrid in a friendly on 8 August, going down 1-2 - a high-profile fitness test before the return trip to Poland.

Facts and Statistics

Górnik Zabrze and Ferencváros TC are among the most decorated clubs in their respective national footballing histories, each with generations of European experience. Yet despite their rich pedigrees, their head-to-head story at UEFA level only began in the summer of 2026 - making every result between them genuinely historic.

• This is only the 2nd official meeting between Górnik Zabrze and Ferencváros TC; both matches have taken place in August 2026 within this same Europa League tie.
• Ferencváros won the first leg 1-0; Górnik Zabrze have never beaten Ferencváros in an official match.
• Ferencváros scored 9 goals across 4 qualifying matches prior to the Zabrze leg - eliminating Vojvodina (5-1 agg.) and Twente (4-3 agg.).
• Górnik Zabrze dropped into Europa League qualifying from the Champions League second qualifying round, where they lost 1-2 on aggregate to Fenerbahçe.
• Barnabás Varga is Ferencváros's all-time top scorer in UEFA European competition, with 11 goals to his name.