Match report
Avellino Defeats Sampdoria 2-1 in Serie B Clash
Avellino
2–1
FT
Sampdoria
Jan 10, 2026
Avellino stunned Sampdoria on Tuesday night in what was a hard-fought encounter in Serie B. The hosts took an early lead through M. Palumbo, who capitalized on a precise assist from Tommaso Biasci. Avellino then doubled their advantage just before halftime with G. Tutino's goal, again set up by Biasci. Despite a late penalty conversion from M. Coda for Sampdoria, Avellino held firm to secure the victory.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Avellino 2-1 Sampdoria
- • M. Palumbo scored first at minute 31 with an assist from Tommaso Biasci
- • G. Tutino extended the lead to 2-0 at minute 51, also assisted by Tommaso Biasci
- • Sampdoria's M. Coda converted a penalty in the 85th minute
- • Avellino and Sampdoria both had multiple substitutions throughout the match
Lineups
Avellino
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 30 G. Daffara (G)
- 29 T. Cancellotti (D)
- 44 L. Simic (D)
- 63 A. Fontanarosa (D)
- 2 F. Missori (M)
- 20 M. Palumbo (M)
- 6 L. Palmiero (M)
- 39 M. Besaggio (M)
- 3 M. Sala (M)
- 7 G. Tutino (F)
- 14 T. Biasci (F)
Substitutes
- 1 A. Iannarilli
- 9 C. Patierno
- 10 R. Russo
- 11 L. D'Andrea
- 17 V. Crespi
- 19 F. Reale
- 21 M. Armellino
- 24 D. Sounas
- 32 F. Lescano
- 56 P. Enrici
- 78 A. Milani
- 99 A. Favilli
Sampdoria
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 S. Ghidotti (G)
- 17 D. Hadzikadunic (D)
- 28 O. Abildgaard (D)
- 25 A. Ferrari (D)
- 23 F. Depaoli (M)
- 33 F. Conti
- 16 L. Henderson (M)
- 72 A. Barak (M)
- 10 L. Cherubini (M)
- 99 M. Brunori (F)
- 9 M. Coda (F)
Substitutes
- 30 N. Ravaglia
- 50 T. Martinelli
- 98 G. Coucke
- 7 M. Cuni
- 11 T. Begic
- 14 A. Bellemo
- 20 S. Pafundi
- 21 S. Giordano
- 31 S. Vulikic
- 44 N. Ioannou
- 80 L. Benedetti
- 94 S. Esposito
Timeline
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22' Sampdoria Card · Yellow CardFrancesco Conti
Foul
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31' Avellino Goal · Normal GoalM. Palumbo · Assist: Tommaso Biasci
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44' Avellino Card · Yellow CardA. Fontanarosa
Argument
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46' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Conti · On: Salvatore Esposito
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51' Avellino Goal · Normal GoalG. Tutino · Assist: Tommaso Biasci
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53' Sampdoria Card · Yellow CardA. Barak
Foul
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59' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Barak · On: S. Pafundi
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59' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Ferrari · On: S. Giordano
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60' Avellino subst · Substitution 1Off: Tommaso Biasci · On: Francesco Patierno
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60' Avellino subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Fontanarosa · On: Patrick Enrici
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65' Avellino subst · Substitution 3Off: Michele Besaggio · On: D. Sounas
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65' Avellino subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Tutino · On: A. Favilli
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76' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 4Off: Matteo Brunori · On: T. Begic
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76' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 5Off: Fabio Depaoli · On: N. Ioannou
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77' Sampdoria Card · Yellow CardN. Ioannou
Foul
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82' Sampdoria Var · Penalty confirmedL. Cherubini
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85' Sampdoria Goal · PenaltyM. Coda
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86' Avellino subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Palmiero · On: M. Armellino
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90' Avellino Card · Yellow CardFrancesco Patierno
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Avellino | Sampdoria |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 77% | 82% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 21 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 410 | 416 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 5 |
| xG | 1.02 | 1.90 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 11 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 314 | 342 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 8 |
| Saves | 4 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 13 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by M. Palumbo in the 31st minute set Avellino on course for victory, despite a dominant start from Sampdoria.
- ▸ G. Tutino's second goal just before halftime was crucial in securing Avellino’s lead and morale boost heading into the break.
- ▸ Sampdoria's penalty conversion by M. Coda at 85 minutes provided a late surge but Avellino managed to withstand the pressure.