Match report

Udinese Defeats AS Roma 1-0 in Serie A Clash

Udinese
Udinese
1–0
FT
AS Roma
AS Roma
Feb 2, 2026

In an intense Serie A matchup at the Friuli Stadium, Udinese managed to hold off AS Roma's relentless attacks to secure a hard-fought victory with a scoreline of 1-0. The crucial goal came from J. Ekkelenkamp in the 49th minute. Both teams struggled with discipline, as evidenced by multiple yellow cards, but Udinese capitalized on their opportunities and maintained their lead until the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • J. Ekkelenkamp scored the only goal for Udinese in the 49th minute.
  • • AS Roma received multiple yellow cards, with players like Evan Ndicka and L. Pellegrini being penalized.
  • • Udinese also faced several cautions, notably T. Kristensen and Keinan Davis.

Lineups

Udinese

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 40 M. Okoye (G)
  • 28 O. Solet (D)
  • 31 T. Kristensen (D)
  • 13 N. Bertola (D)
  • 19 K. Ehizibue (M)
  • 8 J. Karlstrom (M)
  • 38 L. Miller (M)
  • 33 J. Zemura (M)
  • 32 J. Ekkelenkamp (F)
  • 14 A. Atta (F)
  • 9 K. Davis (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Nunziante
  • 93 D. Padelli
  • 20 J. Arizala
  • 27 C. Kabasele
  • 29 A. Camara
  • 59 A. Zanoli
  • 6 O. Zarraga
  • 7 I. Gueye
  • 15 V. Bayo
  • 10 N. Zaniolo

AS Roma

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 99 M. Svilar (G)
  • 23 G. Mancini (D)
  • 5 E. Ndicka (D)
  • 22 M. Hermoso (D)
  • 19 Z. Celik (M)
  • 4 B. Cristante (M)
  • 8 N. El Aynaoui (M)
  • 43 Wesley Franca (M)
  • 18 M. Soule (F)
  • 7 L. Pellegrini (F)
  • 14 D. Malen (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 D. S. Vasquez Llach
  • 95 P. Gollini
  • 12 K. Tsimikas
  • 24 J. Ziolkowski
  • 2 D. Rensch
  • 87 D. Ghilardi
  • 20 L. Venturino
  • 3 Angelino
  • 61 N. Pisilli
  • 75 M. Della Rocca
  • 68 A. Arena
  • 78 R. Vaz

Timeline

  1. AS Roma
    7' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    Evan Ndicka

    Handball

  2. Udinese
    17' Udinese Card · Yellow Card
    Keinan Davis

    Argument

  3. Udinese
    34' Udinese Card · Yellow Card
    T. Kristensen

    Foul

  4. AS Roma
    48' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    G. Mancini

    Foul

  5. Udinese
    49' Udinese Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Ekkelenkamp
  6. Udinese
    56' Udinese subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Keinan Davis · On: I. Gueye
  7. AS Roma
    59' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    Neil El Aynaoui

    Foul

  8. Udinese
    62' Udinese Card · Yellow Card
    J. Zemura

    Foul

  9. AS Roma
    67' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    L. Pellegrini

    Foul

  10. AS Roma
    67' AS Roma subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Pellegrini · On: L. Venturino
  11. Udinese
    69' Udinese Card · Yellow Card
    L. Miller

    Foul

  12. Udinese
    70' Udinese Card · Yellow Card
    I. Gueye

    Foul

  13. AS Roma
    70' AS Roma subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Hermoso · On: Daniele Ghilardi
  14. AS Roma
    78' AS Roma subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Neil El Aynaoui · On: N. Pisilli
  15. AS Roma
    78' AS Roma subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Soule · On: R. Vaz
  16. Udinese
    79' Udinese subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Nicolò Bertola · On: C. Kabasele
  17. Udinese
    79' Udinese subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Miller · On: O. Zarraga
  18. AS Roma
    79' AS Roma subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Zeki Çelik · On: K. Tsimikas
  19. Udinese
    90'+1 Udinese subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Ekkelenkamp · On: N. Zaniolo
  20. Udinese
    90'+2 Udinese subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Unknown player · On: V. Bayo

Match Stats

Stat Udinese AS Roma
Fouls 18 17
Pass Accuracy 76% 87%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 10
Corners 4 7
Total Passes 294 507
Yellow Cards 5 4
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 0.54 0.74
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 36% 64%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 224 439
Shots Inside Box 1 7
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned in Udinese's favor when J. Ekkelenkamp netted the game-winning goal in the 49th minute.
  • ▸ AS Roma’s struggle with discipline, evident from multiple yellow cards, hampered their ability to push for an equalizer.