Match report

Sassuolo Defeats Cremonese 1-0 in Serie A Clash

Sassuolo
Sassuolo
1–0
FT
Cremonese
Cremonese
Jan 25, 2026

Sassuolo held off Cremonese to secure a hard-fought win thanks to an early goal by A. Fadera, maintaining their position in Serie A with this narrow victory.

Key Facts

  • • A. Fadera scored the only goal for Sassuolo at minute 3.
  • • Cremonese saw T. Barbieri and G. Pezzella receive yellow cards, indicating a tough defensive battle.
  • • Sassuolo made multiple substitutions to maintain their lead, including bringing on Domenico Berardi and N. Pierini.

Lineups

Sassuolo

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 49 A. Muric (G)
  • 6 S. Walukiewicz (D)
  • 21 J. Idzes (D)
  • 80 T. Muharemovic (D)
  • 3 J. Doig (D)
  • 35 L. Lipani (M)
  • 18 N. Matic (M)
  • 90 I. Kone (M)
  • 20 A. Fadera (F)
  • 24 L. Moro (F)
  • 45 A. Lauriente (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 G. Satalino
  • 13 S. Turati
  • 16 G. Zacchi
  • 7 C. Volpato
  • 10 D. Berardi
  • 14 L. Skjellerup
  • 17 Y. Paz
  • 19 F. Romagna
  • 25 W. Coulibaly
  • 26 C. Odenthal
  • 40 A. Vranckx
  • 42 K. Thorstvedt
  • 44 E. Iannoni
  • 77 N. Pierini
  • 99 A. Pinamonti

Cremonese

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Audero (G)
  • 24 F. Terracciano (D)
  • 6 F. Baschirotto (D)
  • 15 M. Bianchetti (D)
  • 4 T. Barbieri (M)
  • 18 M. Collocolo (M)
  • 33 A. Grassi (M)
  • 27 J. Vandeputte (M)
  • 3 G. Pezzella (M)
  • 90 F. Bonazzoli (F)
  • 10 J. Vardy (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 M. Silvestri
  • 69 L. Nava
  • 7 A. Zerbin
  • 11 D. Johnsen
  • 22 R. Floriani
  • 23 F. Ceccherini
  • 30 M. Faye
  • 55 F. Folino

Timeline

  1. Sassuolo
    3' Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Fadera
  2. Cremonese
    23' Cremonese subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Michele Collocolo · On: A. Zerbin
  3. Cremonese
    32' Cremonese Card · Yellow Card
    T. Barbieri

    Foul

  4. Cremonese
    46' Cremonese subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Barbieri · On: D. Johnsen
  5. Sassuolo
    59' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Fadera · On: Domenico Berardi
  6. Sassuolo
    59' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Lipani · On: K. Thorstvedt
  7. Sassuolo
    64' Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card
    A. Lauriente
  8. Cremonese
    67' Cremonese subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Alberto Grassi · On: R. Floriani
  9. Sassuolo
    71' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Lauriente · On: N. Pierini
  10. Sassuolo
    71' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Moro · On: A. Pinamonti
  11. Cremonese
    74' Cremonese Card · Yellow Card
    G. Pezzella

    Argument

  12. Cremonese
    81' Cremonese subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Bianchetti · On: M. Faye
  13. Cremonese
    81' Cremonese subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Filippo Terracciano · On: F. Folino
  14. Sassuolo
    83' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Ismael Koné · On: E. Iannoni

Match Stats

Stat Sassuolo Cremonese
Fouls 13 14
Pass Accuracy 82% 81%
Offsides 4 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 10
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 377 444
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 7 4
xG 1.06 0.65
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 311 358
Shots Inside Box 7 4
Saves 4 6
Shots Outside Box 6 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Fadera's early goal gave Sassuolo a significant advantage, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Cremonese struggled to regain momentum despite multiple substitutions but could not find an equalizer.