Match report

Palermo Defeats Empoli 3-1 in Serie B Clash

Empoli
Empoli
1–3
FT
Palermo
Palermo
Dec 7, 2025

Palermo stunned the home crowd at the Stadio Carlo Castellani in a thrilling Serie B encounter against Empoli, securing victory with a score of 3-1. The game was characterized by early Palermo goals and a late effort from Empoli's P. Pellegri that failed to change the outcome.

Key Facts

  • • Palermo scored first through J. Le Douaron (7') assisted by A. Palumbo.
  • • J. Pohjanpalo netted twice for Palermo (18' and 74').
  • • Empoli's only goal came from P. Pellegri (63').
  • • Palermo had three yellow cards, including J. Segre (14'), B. Bereszynski (33'), and Pietro Ceccaroni (substitution).
  • • Empoli received two yellow cards: one to P. Pellegri (56') for an argument and another to B. Moruzzi (90').

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)
  • 18 A. Ghion (M)
  • 14 G. Yepes (M)
  • 27 B. Moruzzi (M)
  • 11 S. Shpendi (F)
  • 15 J. Ceesay (F)
  • 19 M. Nasti (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 S. Perisan
  • 79 F. Carboni
  • 28 G. Indragoli
  • 29 L. Tosto
  • 8 L. Belardinelli
  • 6 D. Degli Innocenti
  • 32 N. Haas
  • 10 R. Ilie
  • 70 E. Saporiti
  • 99 F. Bianchi
  • 90 I. Konate
  • 9 P. Pellegri

Palermo

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 66 J. Joronen (G)
  • 19 B. Bereszynski (D)
  • 13 M. Bani (D)
  • 32 P. Ceccaroni (D)
  • 27 N. Pierozzi (M)
  • 8 J. Segre (M)
  • 10 F. Ranocchia (M)
  • 3 T. Augello (M)
  • 5 A. Palumbo (F)
  • 21 J. Le Douaron (F)
  • 20 J. Pohjanpalo (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Gomis
  • 63 N. Balaguss
  • 6 C. Gomes
  • 9 M. Brunori
  • 14 A. Vasic
  • 23 S. Diakite
  • 28 A. Blin
  • 29 P. Peda
  • 31 G. Corona
  • 72 D. Veroli

Timeline

  1. Palermo
    7' Palermo Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Le Douaron · Assist: A. Palumbo
  2. Palermo
    14' Palermo Card · Yellow Card
    J. Segre

    Foul

  3. Palermo
    18' Palermo Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Pohjanpalo · Assist: Pietro Ceccaroni
  4. Palermo
    33' Palermo Card · Yellow Card
    B. Bereszynski

    Foul

  5. Palermo
    46' Palermo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Bereszynski · On: P. Peda
  6. Palermo
    55' Palermo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Le Douaron · On: A. Vasic
  7. Palermo
    56' Palermo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Segre · On: C. Gomes
  8. Empoli
    61' Empoli Card · Yellow Card
    P. Pellegri

    Argument

  9. Empoli
    63' Empoli Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Pellegri
  10. Palermo
    70' Palermo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Palumbo · On: A. Blin
  11. Empoli
    73' Empoli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Ghion · On: D. Degli Innocenti
  12. Empoli
    73' Empoli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Ceesay · On: E. Saporiti
  13. Palermo
    74' Palermo Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Pohjanpalo
  14. Empoli
    82' Empoli subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Shpendi · On: F. Carboni
  15. Empoli
    82' Empoli subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Elia · On: F. Bianchi
  16. Palermo
    88' Palermo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Augello · On: D. Veroli
  17. Empoli
    90' Empoli Card · Yellow Card
    B. Moruzzi

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Empoli Palermo
Fouls 14 12
Pass Accuracy 81% 78%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 15
Corners 7 5
Total Passes 456 410
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 8 2
Shots on Target 6 3
xG 2.82 1.97
Shots off Target 4 10
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 370 319
Shots Inside Box 14 14
Saves 0 6
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Palermo took a quick lead with goals from J. Le Douaron (7') and J. Pohjanpalo (18'), giving them an early 2-0 advantage.
  • ▸ Empoli managed to score through P. Pellegri in the second half, but Palermo's final goal by J. Pohjanpalo (74') ensured they maintained control of the match.