Lechia Gdańsk is on course to set a new attendance record for the Tricity derby in Saturday's match against Arka Gdynia. The club has announced it has already sold over 20,000 tickets for the fixture, bringing a historic crowd within reach.
This mobilization comes after a difficult season where Lechia finished 16th in the I Liga with 38 points. The team ended the campaign with five consecutive losses, the last a 3-2 defeat to Nieciecza. Now, fans are responding in large numbers to calls for support ahead of a new chapter.
Record in Sight
The current attendance record for a Tricity derby at PGE Arena is 25,093, set back in 2019. Ticket sales for the upcoming clash are progressing at a pace that suggests this figure could be surpassed. The club has opened all stadium sectors to accommodate the high demand.
“This shows the tremendous strength of our community,” a club spokesperson said. “Even after a tough period, the fans want to be with us at this important moment.”
Preseason Context
A big crowd for a preseason friendly sends a clear message to the players and coaching staff ahead of the new campaign. The stadium atmosphere is intended to provide an extra boost for a team that scored 62 goals last season but also conceded 65.
The club emphasizes that such fan mobilization builds a foundation for future success. All upcoming fixtures, including further friendlies, are listed in our fixtures schedule. Saturday's derby kicks off at 6:00 PM.
This story first appeared at gol24.pl
