Match report

Sampdoria Defeats Padova 1-0 in Serie B Clash

Sampdoria
Sampdoria
1–0
FT
Padova
Padova
Feb 14, 2026

Sampdoria emerged victorious against Padova in a hard-fought Serie B encounter. Despite early yellow cards to both sides, it was Matteo Brunori who made the decisive impact with his penalty goal in the 34th minute. Sampdoria's defensive resilience held firm as they secured a vital three points.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Sampdoria 1–0 Padova
  • • Matteo Brunori scored the only goal from the penalty spot in the 34th minute.
  • • Sampdoria had three players (M. Ricci, Liam Henderson, and Matteo Brunori) substituted during the match.
  • • Padova made five substitutions throughout the game.

Lineups

Sampdoria

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 50 T. Martinelli (G)
  • 17 D. Hadzikadunic (D)
  • 28 O. Abildgaard (D)
  • 2 M. Viti (D)
  • 29 A. Di Pardo (M)
  • 16 L. Henderson (M)
  • 8 M. Ricci (M)
  • 7 M. Cicconi (M)
  • 11 T. Begic (F)
  • 77 N. Pierini (F)
  • 99 M. Brunori (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 S. Ghidotti
  • 5 A. Riccio
  • 9 M. Coda
  • 10 L. Cherubini
  • 20 S. Pafundi
  • 21 S. Giordano
  • 25 A. Ferrari
  • 31 S. Vulikic
  • 33 F. Conti
  • 38 K. Diop
  • 72 A. Barak
  • 92 E. Soleri

Padova

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 22 A. Sorrentino (G)
  • 4 F. Belli (D)
  • 32 F. Sgarbi (D)
  • 55 L. Villa (D)
  • 17 A. Capelli (M)
  • 44 J. Harder (M)
  • 23 L. Di Maggio (M)
  • 3 A. Barreca (M)
  • 7 K. Varas (F)
  • 20 M. Bortolussi (F)
  • 11 A. Seghetti (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 M. Fortin
  • 5 M. Perrotta
  • 6 L. Crisetig
  • 8 P. Fusi
  • 15 K. Lasagna
  • 24 G. Caprari
  • 41 J. Silva
  • 58 C. Pastina
  • 72 C. Faedo
  • 77 F. Di Mariano
  • 86 G. Giunti
  • 92 C. Buonaiuto

Timeline

  1. Padova
    19' Padova Card · Yellow Card
    L. Villa

    Argument

  2. Sampdoria
    22' Sampdoria Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ricci

    Foul

  3. Sampdoria
    25' Sampdoria Card · Yellow Card
    Liam Henderson

    Foul

  4. Sampdoria
    34' Sampdoria Goal · Penalty
    Matteo Brunori
  5. Sampdoria
    41' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Pierini · On: L. Cherubini
  6. Padova
    53' Padova subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Villa · On: C. Pastina
  7. Padova
    54' Padova subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Antonio Barreca · On: J. Silva
  8. Padova
    54' Padova subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Seghetti · On: C. Buonaiuto
  9. Sampdoria
    64' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Ricci · On: F. Conti
  10. Padova
    70' Padova subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Di Maggio · On: Francesco Di Mariano
  11. Padova
    76' Padova subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Belli · On: G. Caprari
  12. Sampdoria
    79' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Begic · On: S. Pafundi
  13. Sampdoria
    79' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Matteo Brunori · On: E. Soleri

Match Stats

Stat Sampdoria Padova
Fouls 12 19
Pass Accuracy 83% 80%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 4
Corners 5 1
Total Passes 436 412
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 3 1
xG 1.62 0.24
Shots off Target 5 1
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 363 331
Shots Inside Box 7 1
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Brunori's penalty goal in the 34th minute provided Sampdoria with a crucial lead, shifting momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ Sampdoria’s early yellow cards to Ricci and Henderson could have affected their team morale but they managed to stay composed.