Match report

Palermo Defeats Padova 1-0 in Serie B Clash

Palermo
Palermo
1–0
FT
Padova
Padova
Dec 27, 2025

Palermo held off determined challenges from visiting Padova to secure a narrow but important 1-0 win in their latest Serie B fixture. The lone goal came from striker J. Pohjanpalo, assisted by A. Palumbo, at the 38th minute. Despite several chances and yellow cards for both sides, Palermo managed to maintain their lead until the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • Palermo secured a vital win over Padova with a 1-0 scoreline in Serie B.
  • • J. Pohjanpalo scored the only goal of the game at minute 38, assisted by A. Palumbo.
  • • Both teams saw yellow cards during the match: J. Le Douaron and A. Palumbo for Palermo; J. Harder and Pietro Fusi for Padova.
  • • Palermo made multiple substitutions to maintain their lead, bringing in players like A. Vasic and C. Gomes.

Lineups

Palermo

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 66 J. Joronen (G)
  • 72 D. Veroli (D)
  • 29 P. Peda (D)
  • 32 P. Ceccaroni (D)
  • 11 E. Gyasi (M)
  • 10 F. Ranocchia (M)
  • 8 J. Segre (M)
  • 3 T. Augello (M)
  • 5 A. Palumbo (F)
  • 21 J. Le Douaron (F)
  • 20 J. Pohjanpalo (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Gomis
  • 22 F. Bardi
  • 6 C. Gomes
  • 9 M. Brunori
  • 14 A. Vasic
  • 15 E. Nicolosi
  • 17 S. Giovane
  • 27 N. Pierozzi
  • 28 A. Blin
  • 31 G. Corona

Padova

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 22 A. Sorrentino (G)
  • 4 F. Belli (D)
  • 32 F. Sgarbi (D)
  • 5 M. Perrotta (D)
  • 17 A. Capelli (M)
  • 8 P. Fusi (M)
  • 44 J. Harder (M)
  • 7 K. Varas (M)
  • 3 A. Barreca (M)
  • 20 M. Bortolussi (F)
  • 10 Papu Gomez (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Mouquet
  • 14 M. Fortin
  • 6 L. Crisetig
  • 11 A. Seghetti
  • 13 A. Boi
  • 18 P. Ghiglione
  • 23 L. Di Maggio
  • 33 D. Baselli
  • 41 J. Silva
  • 55 L. Villa
  • 72 C. Faedo
  • 92 C. Buonaiuto

Timeline

  1. Palermo
    33' Palermo Card · Yellow Card
    J. Le Douaron

    Argument

  2. Palermo
    38' Palermo Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Pohjanpalo · Assist: A. Palumbo
  3. Palermo
    42' Palermo Card · Yellow Card
    A. Palumbo

    Foul

  4. Palermo
    60' Palermo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Le Douaron · On: A. Vasic
  5. Palermo
    65' Palermo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Palumbo · On: C. Gomes
  6. Palermo
    65' Palermo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Gyasi · On: N. Pierozzi
  7. Padova
    69' Padova subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Bortolussi · On: A. Seghetti
  8. Padova
    71' Padova Card · Yellow Card
    J. Harder

    Foul

  9. Padova
    73' Padova subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Harder · On: C. Buonaiuto
  10. Padova
    84' Padova subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Varas · On: L. Di Maggio
  11. Padova
    84' Padova subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Belli · On: Daniele Baselli
  12. Padova
    84' Padova subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Papu Gomez · On: J. Silva
  13. Palermo
    85' Palermo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Pietro Ceccaroni · On: S. Giovane
  14. Palermo
    85' Palermo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Ranocchia · On: A. Blin
  15. Padova
    90'+3 Padova Card · Yellow Card
    Pietro Fusi

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Palermo Padova
Fouls 12 11
Pass Accuracy 77% 81%
Offsides 0 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 11
Corners 3 8
Total Passes 341 491
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 3 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 263 397
Shots Inside Box 8 4
Saves 6 1
Shots Outside Box 3 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned decisively at the 38th minute when J. Pohjanpalo netted a crucial goal for Palermo, putting them ahead.
  • ▸ Palermo's early substitutions in the second half helped solidify their defensive line and maintain control of the game.