In 1954-55 they finished fifth in Group II of the first round and failed to qualify for either the final round or the placing round. They finished fifth in the Północna Group in 1960-61, which left them without a spot in the final round once again. After winning the Polish 2. Liga in 1968, Zgierz returned to the PLH for the 1968-69 season. After a 10th place finish in the league, they were relegated back to the 2. Liga and never returned to the top-tier again.