Match report

Empoli Draws with Reggiana 1-1 in Serie B Encounter

Empoli
Empoli
1–1
FT
Reggiana
Reggiana
Feb 15, 2026

Empoli held off a determined Reggiana to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw in their Serie B encounter. The visitors took the lead early on through N. Girma's penalty, but S. Shpendi leveled for Empoli in the second half, ensuring both teams left with a point.

Key Facts

  • • N. Girma scored from the spot to put Reggiana ahead at 26 minutes.
  • • S. Shpendi equalized for Empoli in the 72nd minute with an assist from S. Elia.
  • • Empoli saw B. Popov and D. Degli Innocenti receive yellow cards.
  • • Reggiana's T. Reinhart was also cautioned at 47 minutes.

Lineups

Empoli

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 21 A. Fulignati (G)
  • 2 M. Curto (D)
  • 20 M. Lovato (D)
  • 5 N. Obaretin (D)
  • 26 A. Candela (M)
  • 8 L. Magnino (M)
  • 6 D. Degli Innocenti (M)
  • 25 L. Ignacchiti (M)
  • 7 S. Elia (M)
  • 11 S. Shpendi (F)
  • 19 M. Nasti (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 S. Perisan
  • 12 M. Gasparini
  • 4 S. Romagnoli
  • 14 G. Yepes
  • 15 J. Ceesay
  • 17 D. Fila
  • 24 T. Ebuehi
  • 28 G. Indragoli
  • 32 N. Haas
  • 34 G. Guarino
  • 70 E. Saporiti
  • 77 B. Popov

Reggiana

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Micai (G)
  • 2 A. Papetti (D)
  • 4 P. Rozzio (D)
  • 43 S. Bonetti (D)
  • 17 L. Libutti (M)
  • 57 L. Belardinelli (M)
  • 16 T. Reinhart (M)
  • 8 Charlys (M)
  • 33 A. Tripaldelli (M)
  • 80 N. Girma (F)
  • 9 A. Novakovich (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 A. Seculin
  • 45 M. Cardinali
  • 3 A. Bozzolan
  • 6 F. Vallarelli
  • 10 K. Bozhanaj
  • 14 D. Quaranta
  • 23 M. Rover
  • 34 F. Vicari
  • 44 L. Mendicino
  • 77 T. Fumagalli
  • 90 M. Portanova
  • 93 M. Lambourde

Timeline

  1. Reggiana
    26' Reggiana Goal · Penalty
    N. Girma
  2. Reggiana
    31' Reggiana Card · Yellow Card
    T. Reinhart

    Foul

  3. Empoli
    46' Empoli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Candela · On: J. Ceesay
  4. Empoli
    46' Empoli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Nosa Edward Obaretin · On: Gabriele Guarino
  5. Empoli
    46' Empoli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Nasti · On: B. Popov
  6. Empoli
    47' Empoli Card · Yellow Card
    B. Popov

    Foul

  7. Reggiana
    58' Reggiana subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Tripaldelli · On: A. Bozzolan
  8. Reggiana
    58' Reggiana subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Reinhart · On: M. Portanova
  9. Empoli
    65' Empoli Card · Yellow Card
    D. Degli Innocenti

    Foul

  10. Empoli
    68' Empoli subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Ignacchiti · On: E. Saporiti
  11. Empoli
    72' Empoli Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Shpendi · Assist: S. Elia
  12. Reggiana
    78' Reggiana subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Girma · On: M. Lambourde
  13. Reggiana
    90'+5 Reggiana subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Luca Belardinelli · On: L. Mendicino
  14. Reggiana
    90'+5 Reggiana subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Novakovich · On: T. Fumagalli
  15. Reggiana
    90'+7 Reggiana Card · Yellow Card
    T. Fumagalli

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Empoli Reggiana
Fouls 13 16
Pass Accuracy 87% 67%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 5
Corners 12 1
Total Passes 472 209
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 4 1
xG 1.28 1.03
Shots off Target 10 3
Possession 71% 29%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 410 140
Shots Inside Box 10 2
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 9 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ N. Girma's penalty in the 26th minute gave Reggiana a crucial early lead, setting the tone for their performance.
  • ▸ S. Shpendi's goal in the 72nd minute marked a significant turning point, as Empoli found the equalizer late in the game, maintaining their push for points.