Match report

Reggiana Defeats Sampdoria 1-0 in Serie B Clash

Reggiana
Reggiana
1–0
FT
Sampdoria
Sampdoria
May 8, 2026

Reggiana secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Sampdoria in a hard-fought Serie B match, with A. Novakovich scoring the winning goal in the 76th minute. The win was a significant boost for Reggiana as they continue their push for a higher position in the league standings.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Reggiana 1-0 Sampdoria
  • • Goal: A. Novakovich (Reggiana) - 76'
  • • Yellow Cards: Fabio Depaoli (Sampdoria) - 32', C. Gondo (Reggiana) - 43', T. Reinhart (Reggiana) - 75'
  • • Substitutions: Multiple substitutions were made by both teams throughout the match, including key changes by Reggiana's coach.

Lineups

Reggiana

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Micai (G)
  • 17 L. Libutti (D)
  • 34 F. Vicari (D)
  • 47 Mateus Lusuardi (D)
  • 3 A. Bozzolan (D)
  • 16 T. Reinhart (M)
  • 93 M. Lambourde (M)
  • 90 M. Portanova (M)
  • 8 Charlys (M)
  • 23 M. Rover (M)
  • 11 C. Gondo (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 A. Seculin
  • 31 M. Sampirisi
  • 14 D. Quaranta
  • 10 K. Bozhanaj
  • 26 M. Bertagnoli
  • 57 L. Belardinelli
  • 77 T. Fumagalli
  • 80 N. Girma
  • 9 A. Novakovich
  • 33 A. Tripaldelli
  • 2 A. Papetti
  • 6 F. Vallarelli

Sampdoria

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 50 T. Martinelli (G)
  • 13 M. Palma (D)
  • 17 D. Hadzikadunic (D)
  • 2 M. Viti (D)
  • 7 M. Cicconi (D)
  • 72 A. Barak (M)
  • 94 S. Esposito (M)
  • 16 L. Henderson (M)
  • 23 F. Depaoli (F)
  • 9 M. Coda (F)
  • 11 T. Begic (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 N. Ravaglia
  • 1 S. Ghidotti
  • 98 G. Coucke
  • 25 A. Ferrari
  • 5 A. Riccio
  • 34 T. Casalino
  • 8 M. Ricci
  • 92 E. Soleri
  • 21 S. Giordano
  • 20 S. Pafundi
  • 35 S. Amarandei
  • 38 K. Diop

Timeline

  1. Reggiana
    10' Reggiana subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Vicari · On: Andrea Papetti
  2. Sampdoria
    32' Sampdoria Card · Yellow Card
    Fabio Depaoli
  3. Reggiana
    43' Reggiana Card · Yellow Card
    C. Gondo
  4. Reggiana
    46' Reggiana subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Rover · On: A. Novakovich
  5. Reggiana
    57' Reggiana subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Gondo · On: N. Girma
  6. Sampdoria
    69' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Barak · On: E. Soleri
  7. Sampdoria
    69' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Fabio Depaoli · On: S. Giordano
  8. Reggiana
    75' Reggiana Card · Yellow Card
    T. Reinhart

    misses next match

  9. Reggiana
    76' Reggiana Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Novakovich · Assist: M. Portanova
  10. Sampdoria
    78' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Cicconi · On: S. Pafundi
  11. Reggiana
    83' Reggiana subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Lambourde · On: M. Bertagnoli
  12. Reggiana
    83' Reggiana subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Reinhart · On: F. Vallarelli
  13. Sampdoria
    87' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Hadzikadunic · On: A. Ferrari
  14. Sampdoria
    87' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Liam Henderson · On: T. Casalino

Match Stats

Stat Reggiana Sampdoria
Fouls 15 8
Pass Accuracy 79% 89%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 14
Corners 3 9
Total Passes 285 613
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 2 6
xG 0.99 0.87
Shots off Target 9 6
Possession 32% 68%
Goals Prevented -0.56 -0.56
Accurate Passes 224 548
Shots Inside Box 7 8
Saves 6 1
Shots Outside Box 7 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match saw several key substitutions, notably Reggiana's A. Novakovich coming on and scoring the decisive goal in the 76th minute, which changed the momentum in favor of Reggiana.
  • ▸ Sampdoria's Fabio Depaoli received a yellow card in the 32nd minute, setting the tone for a defensive and cautious play from Sampdoria, which limited their offensive opportunities.