Match report

Empoli Stuns Bari 5-0 in Serie B Clash

Empoli
Empoli
5–0
FT
Bari
Bari
Nov 29, 2025

Empoli delivered an emphatic performance to stun Bari 5–0 at home in a thrilling Serie B encounter. Empoli's attacking flair was on full display as they dominated from start to finish, scoring early and never looking back. Key goals from Gerard Yepes, S. Shpendi, P. Pellegri, and J. Ceesay sealed the comprehensive victory for Empoli, while Bari struggled to mount any effective resistance.

Key Facts

  • • Empoli: 5 goals scored (Guarino, Shpendi, Yepes, Pellegri, and Ceesay)
  • • Bari: No goals
  • • Yellow Cards for Bari's L. Dickmann and F. Vicari
  • • Substitutions in Empoli included J. Ceesay replacing S. Shpendi, E. Saporiti for R. Ilie, M. Nasti for Pellegri, and A. Ghion replacing Gerard Yepes

Lineups

Empoli

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 21 A. Fulignati (G)
  • 20 M. Lovato (D)
  • 34 G. Guarino (D)
  • 5 N. Obaretin (D)
  • 7 S. Elia (M)
  • 14 G. Yepes (M)
  • 6 D. Degli Innocenti (M)
  • 27 B. Moruzzi (M)
  • 11 S. Shpendi (F)
  • 70 E. Saporiti (F)
  • 19 M. Nasti (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 S. Perisan
  • 79 F. Carboni
  • 15 J. Ceesay
  • 28 G. Indragoli
  • 29 L. Tosto
  • 18 A. Ghion
  • 32 N. Haas
  • 10 R. Ilie
  • 99 F. Bianchi
  • 90 I. Konate
  • 9 P. Pellegri
  • 77 B. Popov

Bari

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 31 M. Cerofolini (G)
  • 25 R. Pucino (D)
  • 23 F. Vicari (D)
  • 43 D. Nikolaou (D)
  • 24 L. Dickmann (M)
  • 27 M. Braunoder (M)
  • 29 M. Verreth (M)
  • 93 M. Dorval (M)
  • 4 G. Castrovilli (F)
  • 8 R. Pagano (F)
  • 11 G. Moncini (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Pissardo
  • 15 S. Kassama
  • 13 A. Meroni
  • 10 N. Bellomo
  • 3 R. Burgio
  • 32 V. Colangiuli
  • 20 G. Pereiro
  • 16 M. Antonucci
  • 99 L. Cerri
  • 9 C. Gytkjaer
  • 21 A. Partipilo
  • 17 E. Rao

Timeline

  1. Bari
    24' Bari Card · Yellow Card
    L. Dickmann

    Foul

  2. Bari
    39' Bari Card · Yellow Card
    F. Vicari

    Foul

  3. Empoli
    45' Empoli Goal · Normal Goal
    Gabriele Guarino · Assist: D. Degli Innocenti
  4. Empoli
    52' Empoli Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Shpendi · Assist: B. Moruzzi
  5. Bari
    61' Bari subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Castrovilli · On: M. Antonucci
  6. Bari
    61' Bari subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Pagano · On: E. Rao
  7. Empoli
    62' Empoli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Shpendi · On: J. Ceesay
  8. Empoli
    63' Empoli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Saporiti · On: R. Ilie
  9. Empoli
    63' Empoli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Nasti · On: P. Pellegri
  10. Empoli
    64' Empoli Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ceesay

    Foul

  11. Empoli
    66' Empoli Goal · Normal Goal
    Gerard Yepes · Assist: P. Pellegri
  12. Empoli
    71' Empoli subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Elia · On: F. Carboni
  13. Bari
    76' Bari subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matthias Verreth · On: V. Colangiuli
  14. Bari
    76' Bari subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Pucino · On: C. Gytkjaer
  15. Empoli
    83' Empoli subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Gerard Yepes · On: A. Ghion
  16. Empoli
    89' Empoli Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Pellegri · Assist: D. Degli Innocenti
  17. Bari
    90' Bari subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Moncini · On: A. Partipilo
  18. Empoli
    90' Empoli Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Ceesay · Assist: P. Pellegri

Match Stats

Stat Empoli Bari
Fouls 12 19
Pass Accuracy 85% 82%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 7
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 445 425
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 8 0
xG 1.59 0.26
Shots off Target 2 5
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 377 349
Shots Inside Box 13 5
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Empoli's early goal by Gabriele Guarino in the 45th minute set the tone for a dominant performance.
  • ▸ P. Pellegri's goal in the 89th minute added to Empoli's lead, securing their victory with minutes left on the clock.