Match report

Spezia Defeats Avellino 1-0 in Serie B Clash

Spezia
Spezia
1–0
FT
Avellino
Avellino
Jan 24, 2026

Spezia narrowly defeated Avellino with a solitary goal by G. Artistico in the 26th minute of a highly contested match in Serie B. Despite numerous yellow cards and substitutions, Spezia held on to their lead, showcasing strong defensive resolve throughout the game.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Spezia 1–0 Avellino
  • • Goal: G. Artistico (Spezia) in the 26th minute
  • • Yellow Cards for Spezia: Aleš Matužů, A. Romano, F. Cassata
  • • Yellow Cards for Avellino: Lorenco Šimić, A. Fontanarosa, M. Palumbo, Marco Sala

Lineups

Spezia

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 22 B. Radunovic (G)
  • 37 A. Mateju (D)
  • 55 P. Hristov (D)
  • 11 P. Beruatto (D)
  • 17 L. Sernicola (M)
  • 25 F. Bandinelli (M)
  • 29 F. Cassata (M)
  • 5 M. Valoti (M)
  • 70 E. Adamo (M)
  • 9 G. Artistico (F)
  • 27 E. Soleri (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 D. Mascardi
  • 2 P. Wisniewski
  • 6 Fellipe Jack
  • 7 D. Verde
  • 8 A. Nagy
  • 20 G. Di Serio
  • 23 A. Candela
  • 31 G. Aurelio
  • 32 L. Vignali
  • 34 C. Comotto
  • 60 A. Romano
  • 99 V. Vlahovic

Avellino

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 30 G. Daffara (G)
  • 29 T. Cancellotti (D)
  • 44 L. Simic (D)
  • 63 A. Fontanarosa (D)
  • 2 F. Missori (M)
  • 20 M. Palumbo (M)
  • 6 L. Palmiero (M)
  • 24 D. Sounas (M)
  • 3 M. Sala (M)
  • 14 T. Biasci (F)
  • 7 G. Tutino (F)

Substitutes

  • 45 P. Pane
  • 53 J. Sassi
  • 56 P. Enrici
  • 4 A. Izzo
  • 78 A. Milani
  • 19 F. Reale
  • 21 M. Armellino
  • 39 M. Besaggio
  • 11 L. D'Andrea
  • 99 A. Favilli
  • 9 C. Patierno
  • 10 R. Russo

Timeline

  1. Spezia
    2' Spezia Card · Yellow Card
    Aleš Matějů

    Foul

  2. Avellino
    8' Avellino Card · Yellow Card
    Lorenco Šimić

    Foul

  3. Spezia
    25' Spezia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Bandinelli · On: A. Romano
  4. Spezia
    26' Spezia Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Artistico
  5. Spezia
    32' Spezia Card · Yellow Card
    A. Romano

    Foul

  6. Avellino
    36' Avellino Card · Yellow Card
    A. Fontanarosa

    Foul

  7. Spezia
    37' Spezia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Aleš Matějů · On: Luca Vignali
  8. Spezia
    46' Spezia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Adamo · On: G. Aurelio
  9. Avellino
    56' Avellino Card · Yellow Card
    M. Palumbo

    Foul

  10. Spezia
    64' Spezia Card · Yellow Card
    F. Cassata

    Foul

  11. Avellino
    68' Avellino subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Palmiero · On: A. Favilli
  12. Spezia
    75' Spezia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Soleri · On: D. Verde
  13. Spezia
    75' Spezia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Valoti · On: C. Comotto
  14. Avellino
    80' Avellino subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Cancellotti · On: Michele Besaggio
  15. Avellino
    80' Avellino subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Tutino · On: R. Russo
  16. Avellino
    86' Avellino subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Fontanarosa · On: Patrick Enrici
  17. Avellino
    86' Avellino subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Tommaso Biasci · On: Francesco Patierno
  18. Avellino
    89' Avellino Card · Yellow Card
    Marco Sala

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Spezia Avellino
Fouls 17 14
Pass Accuracy 72% 77%
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 11
Corners 3 9
Total Passes 322 437
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots 7 5
Shots on Target 1 1
xG 0.92 0.48
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 42% 58%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 233 335
Shots Inside Box 9 6
Saves 1 0
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ G. Artistico's goal in the 26th minute proved decisive as Spezia maintained a narrow lead for the remainder of the match.
  • ▸ Multiple substitutions by both teams attempted to shift momentum, but Spezia's defensive structure was unyielding.