Match report

Palermo Defeats Spezia 1-0 in Serie B

Palermo
Palermo
1–0
FT
Spezia
Spezia
Jan 18, 2026

In a closely contested Serie B match on January 18, Palermo emerged victorious over Spezia with a solitary goal from J. Segre in the first minute of the game. The match was characterized by several key substitutions and yellow cards distributed among both teams, but it was Palermo's early lead that held steady until the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • J. Segre scored the only goal for Palermo in the 1st minute with an assist from J. Pohjanpalo.
  • • Aleš Matušíj received a yellow card for Spezia at the 17th minute due to a foul.
  • • E. Gyasi of Palermo was shown a yellow card at the 40th minute.
  • • Palermo made several substitutions, including E. Gyasi being replaced by J. Le Douaron at the 46th minute and B. Bereszynski being substituted for P. Peda at the 58th minute.

Lineups

Palermo

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 66 J. Joronen (G)
  • 19 B. Bereszynski (D)
  • 13 M. Bani (D)
  • 72 D. Veroli (D)
  • 27 N. Pierozzi (M)
  • 8 J. Segre (M)
  • 10 F. Ranocchia (M)
  • 3 T. Augello (M)
  • 5 A. Palumbo (F)
  • 11 E. Gyasi (F)
  • 20 J. Pohjanpalo (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Gomis
  • 77 F. Di Bartolo
  • 6 C. Gomes
  • 14 A. Vasic
  • 17 S. Giovane
  • 21 J. Le Douaron
  • 28 A. Blin
  • 29 P. Peda
  • 31 G. Corona
  • 32 P. Ceccaroni

Spezia

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 22 B. Radunovic (G)
  • 37 A. Mateju (D)
  • 2 P. Wisniewski (D)
  • 11 P. Beruatto (D)
  • 17 L. Sernicola (M)
  • 34 C. Comotto (M)
  • 5 M. Valoti (M)
  • 29 F. Cassata (M)
  • 70 E. Adamo (M)
  • 27 E. Soleri (F)
  • 20 G. Di Serio (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 D. Mascardi
  • 16 L. Loria
  • 6 Fellipe Jack
  • 7 D. Verde
  • 8 A. Nagy
  • 9 G. Artistico
  • 23 A. Candela
  • 31 G. Aurelio
  • 32 L. Vignali
  • 60 A. Romano
  • 80 R. Kouda
  • 99 V. Vlahovic

Timeline

  1. Palermo
    1' Palermo Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Segre · Assist: J. Pohjanpalo
  2. Spezia
    17' Spezia Card · Yellow Card
    Aleš Matějů

    Foul

  3. Palermo
    40' Palermo Card · Yellow Card
    E. Gyasi

    Foul

  4. Palermo
    46' Palermo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Gyasi · On: J. Le Douaron
  5. Palermo
    46' Palermo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Veroli · On: Pietro Ceccaroni
  6. Spezia
    49' Spezia Card · Yellow Card
    L. Sernicola

    Foul

  7. Palermo
    54' Palermo Card · Yellow Card
    B. Bereszynski

    Foul

  8. Palermo
    58' Palermo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Bereszynski · On: P. Peda
  9. Spezia
    59' Spezia Card · Yellow Card
    E. Soleri

    Foul

  10. Spezia
    61' Spezia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Comotto · On: A. Romano
  11. Spezia
    62' Spezia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Valoti · On: D. Verde
  12. Spezia
    62' Spezia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Giuseppe Di Serio · On: G. Artistico
  13. Spezia
    68' Spezia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Sernicola · On: G. Aurelio
  14. Palermo
    77' Palermo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Palumbo · On: C. Gomes
  15. Spezia
    84' Spezia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Adamo · On: A. Candela
  16. Palermo
    85' Palermo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Pohjanpalo · On: G. Corona

Match Stats

Stat Palermo Spezia
Fouls 18 17
Pass Accuracy 77% 75%
Offsides 1 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 13
Corners 9 8
Total Passes 322 361
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 4 5
Shots on Target 4 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 249 269
Shots Inside Box 13 10
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Palermo's quick goal in the opening minute by J. Segre set the tone for the match, allowing them to control the game and secure a narrow victory.
  • ▸ Spezia faced challenges after multiple players were substituted out of the game due to yellow cards and tactical decisions, affecting their ability to mount a comeback.