Empoli v Catanzaro
Italian Serie B
Steven Shpendi - 59' Pen
Bohdan Popov - 44'
Formations & Lineups
Substitutions
Bench
Substitutions
#18D. Bettella
#84T. Cassandro
10'
55'
#19P. Nuamah
#17G. Di Chiara
60'
60'
#30G. Alesi
#23N. Brighenti
77'
90'
#14M. Liberali
#98D. Buglio
77'
Bench
Match Leaders
3
E. SaporitiM
1 SOG, 0 G
3
1
F. RispoliM
0 SOG, 0 G
1
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None
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None
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1
A. FulignatiG
0 GA
1
2
M. PigliacelliG
1 GA
2
Game Information
Empoli, Italy
Crew Member:Simone Galipò
Match Timeline
KOHTFT
Team Stats
32%
Possession
68%
3
Shots on Goal
1
11
Shots
6
21
Fouls Committed
11
3
Yellow Cards
4
1
Red Cards
0
2
Corners Won
4
1
Saves
2
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Head-To-Head
2025 Standings
Italian Serie B
| 2025-26 Italian Serie B - Relegation Playoff | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venezia | 38 | 24 | 10 | 4 | +46 | 82 |
| Frosinone | 38 | 23 | 12 | 3 | +42 | 81 |
| Monza | 38 | 22 | 10 | 6 | +29 | 76 |
| Palermo | 38 | 20 | 12 | 6 | +28 | 72 |
| Catanzaro | 38 | 15 | 14 | 9 | +11 | 59 |
| Modena | 38 | 15 | 10 | 13 | +13 | 55 |
| Juve Stabia | 38 | 11 | 18 | 9 | -1 | 51 |
| US Avellino | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | -12 | 49 |
| Mantova | 38 | 13 | 7 | 18 | -12 | 46 |
| Padova | 38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | -10 | 46 |
| Cesena | 38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | -11 | 46 |
| Carrarese | 38 | 10 | 14 | 14 | -5 | 44 |
| Sampdoria | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | -13 | 44 |
| Virtus Entella | 38 | 10 | 12 | 16 | -15 | 42 |
| Empoli | 38 | 9 | 14 | 15 | -7 | 41 |
| Sudtirol | 38 | 8 | 17 | 13 | -10 | 41 |
| Bari | 38 | 10 | 10 | 18 | -22 | 40 |
| Reggiana | 38 | 9 | 10 | 19 | -20 | 37 |
| Spezia | 38 | 8 | 11 | 19 | -16 | 35 |
| Pescara | 38 | 7 | 14 | 17 | -15 | 35 |
Italian Serie B News
USMNT's Gianluca Busio helps Venezia return to Serie A
Venezia will be back in Italy's Serie A next season, after a 2-2 draw at Spezia on Friday secured promotion back to the top tier with a game to spare.
2M
Ashley Cole 'discouraged' by coaching opportunities in England
Former Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has said he felt "discouraged" by the lack of managerial opportunities in England and is grateful for Serie B side Cesena for the "massive leap of faith" in appointing him.
3M
Ashley Cole wins first match in management as Cesena defeat Catanzaro
Ashley Cole has won his first match as a senior professional football manager as Serie B side Cesena defeated Catanzaro 3-1.
3M
