
Series A
5:00 p.mMarch 14, 2026
Regular season – 29
Stadium Diego Armando Maradona
Referee: Rosario Abisso, Italy


Naples


Lecce
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1.30
Expected Goals (xG)
0.76
Passing by
524 (88%)
Accurate passes
183 (75%)
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1
G
Alex Meret
6.3
17
d
Mathias Olivera
7.3
4
d
Good morning Alexander
6.6
31
d
Sam Beukema
6.7
37
M
Leonardo Spinazzola
7.0
6
M
Billy Gilmour
7.2
99
M
Frank Anguissa
6.5
M
Matteo Politano (C)
67′
27
F
Alison Santos
6.9
20
F
Eljif Elmas
7.0
F
Rasmus Højlund
47′
30
G
Vladimir Falcone (C)
5.6
d
Antonino Gallo
44
d
Tiago Gabriel
6.3
d
Jamil Siebert
3′
17
d
Danilo Vega
7.0
79
M
Oumar Ngom
6.5
20
M
Ramadan rainbow
6.9
19
M
Lameck Band
6.7
29
M
Lassana Coulibaly
6.5
50
M
Santiago Pierotti
6.7
9
F
Nikola Stulic
6.5
trainer
Eusebio Di Francesco

Serie A classification – Serie A
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – Serie B
Napoli make a spectacular comeback against Lecce, with Politano the hero.
Napoli secured a crucial 2-1 Serie A victory over Lecce at the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona on 14 March 2026. Matteo Politano emerged as the man of the match, scoring the winning goal and assisting the equalizer in a closely fought game.
The hosts, currently third in the Serie A standings, were aiming to strengthen their position for European qualification. Lecce, struggling in 16th place, were desperate for points to move away from the relegation zone. Napoli came into the match with inconsistent recent form, while Lecce showed flashes of resilience.
The match started with a surprising twist. Lecce midfielder Jamil Siebert scored an opening goal just three minutes into the game. He powerfully headed home Antonino Gallo’s cross, silencing the home crowd.
Napoli responded by trying to control possession but struggled to break down Lecce’s organized defence. The visitors defended in depth and denied space in dangerous areas.
Lecce’s Siebert, after his first goal, received a yellow card in the 19th minute for a rough tackle. The visitors maintained their advantage at the close of the first half, frustrating the home team.
Halftime gave Napoli a chance to regroup and adjust their strategy. The changes were expected to bring more offensive momentum. Lecce, meanwhile, focused on preserving their unexpected advantage.
Napoli struck immediately after the break, bringing on Eljif Elmas and Frank Anguissa. Rasmus Hojlund equalized for Napoli in the 47th minute, just two minutes after the restart. Politano provided a precise assist for Hojlund’s clinical finish.
The tie boosted the home team. Napoli stepped up their offensive efforts, dominating play and pushing Lecce deeper. The pressure on the visiting defense grew with each passing minute.
The decisive moment came in the 67th minute. Politano, central to Napoli’s resurgence, scored a well-made goal to complete the comeback. His attack completely turned the tide in favor of Naples.
Napoli finished the match with 70% possession, reflecting their control. Their expected goals (xG) stood at 1.3, compared to Lecce’s 0.76. Both teams had 12 shots in total, but Napoli put 4 on target to Lecce’s 2.
This vital victory keeps Napoli firmly in the top three of Serie A, boosting their hopes of European qualification. Despite a spirited early effort, Lecce remain deeply entrenched in the battle against relegation.

