Match report
Napoli Defeats Lecce 2-1 in Serie A
Napoli
2–1
FT
Lecce
Mar 14, 2026
Napoli staged a comeback to secure a 2-1 victory over Lecce in the highly contested Serie A match. An early goal from Jamil Siebert put Lecce in the lead, but R. Hojlund and Matteo Politano's goals turned the tide for Napoli, ensuring a win that lifts their league standing.
Key Facts
- • Lecce took the lead through Jamil Siebert in the 3rd minute, assisted by A. Gallo
- • R. Hojlund equalized for Napoli in the 46th minute, assisted by Matteo Politano
- • Matteo Politano scored the winning goal for Napoli in the 67th minute
- • Lecce had 3 substitutions, including Lassana Coulibaly and O. Ngom, while Napoli made 4, including E. Elmas and L. Spinazzola
- • Jamil Siebert received a yellow card in the 19th minute for a foul
Lineups
Napoli
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 Alex Meret (G)
- 31 Sam Beukema (D)
- 4 Alessandro Buongiorno (D)
- 17 Mathías Olivera (D)
- 21 Matteo Politano (M)
- 99 Frank Anguissa (M)
- 6 Billy Gilmour (M)
- 37 Leonardo Spinazzola (M)
- 20 Eljif Elmas (F)
- 27 Alisson Santos (F)
- 19 Rasmus Højlund (F)
Substitutes
- 11 Kevin De Bruyne
- 8 Scott McTominay
- 3 Miguel Gutiérrez
- 30 Pasquale Mazzocchi
- 23 Giovane
- 32 Vanja Milinković-Savić
- 14 Nikita Contini
- 5 Juan Jesus
- 9 Romelu Lukaku
Lecce
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 30 Wladimiro Falcone (G)
- 17 Danilo Veiga (D)
- 5 Jamil Siebert (D)
- 44 Tiago Gabriel (D)
- 25 Antonino Gallo (D)
- 20 Ylber Ramadani (M)
- 79 Oumar Ngom (M)
- 50 Santiago Pierotti (M)
- 29 Lassana Coulibaly (M)
- 19 Lameck Banda (M)
- 9 Nikola Štulić (F)
Substitutes
- 16 Omri Gandelman
- 99 Walid Cheddira
- 3 Corrie Ndaba
- 11 Konan N'Dri
- 8 Sadik Fofana
- 32 Jasper Samooja
- 1 Christian Früchtl
- 18 Gaby Jean
- 13 Matías Pérez
- 36 Filip Marchwiński
- 14 Þórir Jóhann Helgason
- 6 Alex Sala
- 23 Riccardo Sottil
Timeline
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3' Lecce Goal · Normal GoalJamil Siebert · Assist: A. Gallo
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19' Lecce Card · Yellow CardJamil Siebert
Foul
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46' Lecce subst · Substitution 1Off: Lassana Coulibaly · On: O. Gandelman
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46' Napoli subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Elmas · On: S. McTominay
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46' Napoli Goal · Normal GoalR. Hojlund · Assist: Matteo Politano
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59' Lecce subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Stulic · On: W. Cheddira
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67' Napoli Goal · Normal GoalMatteo Politano
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72' Napoli subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Spinazzola · On: P. Mazzocchi
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72' Napoli subst · Substitution 4Off: Matteo Politano · On: M. Gutierrez
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79' Lecce subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Gallo · On: C. Ndaba
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79' Lecce subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Pierotti · On: K. Ndri
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85' Lecce subst · Substitution 5Off: O. Ngom · On: S. Fofana
Match Stats
| Stat | Napoli | Lecce |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 88% | 75% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 12 |
| Corners | 7 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 601 | 245 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 2 |
| xG | 1.30 | 0.76 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 6 |
| Possession | 70% | 30% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 527 | 184 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 8 |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ R. Hojlund's goal at the half-time mark (46th minute) shifted momentum back to Napoli after Lecce's early lead
- ▸ Matteo Politano's solo effort in the 67th minute sealed Napoli's victory, turning their game around completely