Series A
6:45 p.mApril 20, 2026
Regular season – 33
Ettore Giardiniero Stadium – Via del Mare
Referee: Fabio Maresca, Italy
Lecce
Fiorentina
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1.46
Expected Goals (xG)
1.25
Passing by
293 (78%)
Accurate passes
255 (78%)
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30
G
Vladimir Falcone (C)
6.5
d
Antonino Gallo
71′ d
Tiago Gabriel
71′
72′
5
d
Jamil Siebert
6.3
17
d
Danilo Vega
7.3
79
m
Oumar Ngom
7.0
20
m
Ramadan rainbow
7.9
11
m
Konan N’Dri
6.6
29
m
Lassana Coulibaly
6.7
m
Santiago Pierotti
62′ Unsportsmanlike conduct
99
F
Walid Chedira
6.7
Substitutes
80
m
Niko Kovac
6
m
Alex Hall
28
m
Olaf Gorter
36
m
Filip Marchwiński
14
m
Þórir Jóhann Helgason
18
d
Gaby Jean
13
d
Matias Perez
32
G
Jasper Samoan
1
G
Christian Früchtl
d
Corrie Ndaba
85′ Replaced by A. GalloF
Nikola Stulic
57′ Replaced by W. Cheddiram
Omri Gandelman
57′ Replaced by O. Ngomm
Lameck Band
56′ Replaced by K. Ndritrainer
Eusebio Di Francesco
G
David De Gea (C)
76′ Game delay
21
d
Robin Gosens
6.6
6
d
Luca Ranieri
6.6
d
Marin Pongracic
80′
2
d
dodo
7.5
27
m
Dear Ndour
5.9
44
m
Nicolò Fagioli
8.2
m
Rolando Mandragora
30′
10
F
Albert Guðmundsson
6.3
91
F
Roberto Piccoli
5.9
F
Jack Harrison
30′
Serie A classification – Serie A
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – Serie B
Lecce and Fiorentina shared the spoils in a hotly contested Serie A clash, with Jack Harrison’s first-half goal canceled out by Tiago Gabriel’s second-half equalizer at Via del Mare.
Lecce arrived at the Estadio Ettore Giardiniero looking for their first win in five matches. The home side finished 18th in the table with just 28 points from 33 games. Fiorentina, meanwhile, were in 15th place with 36 points and came into the match stronger, drawing their last outing before this clash.
Harrison opened the scoring in the 30th minute, giving Lecce an early lead. The striker found the back of the net to rouse the home crowd and put his team in control of the first period. Fiorentina struggled to respond immediately to the setback.
Lecce dominated possession in the first half, with 55 percent of possession. The home side created chances and looked dangerous going forward. Fiorentina managed just three shots on target all game, compared to Lecce’s four.
The visitors had to find their rhythm before the break. However, they went into the break ahead and facing an uphill battle. Tactical adjustments would be essential in the second period if they hoped to salvage a result.
Fiorentina emerged with renewed purpose after the break. Gabriel equalized in the 71st minute, restoring parity and shifting the momentum to the visiting team. The goal led to a tense finish as both teams pressed for a winner.
The yellow cards began to fly as the game intensified. Gabriel was booked just a minute after scoring. Lecce’s defense faced increasing pressure but held firm against Fiorentina’s attacking forays.
In the closing stages, Lecce racked up four yellow cards in 18 minutes. De Gea, Pongracic, Fazzini and Solomon were booked. Neither team could break the deadlock despite sustained pressure from both teams.
The statistics told a story of Lecce’s control without a clinical finish. The hosts registered 14 shots in total, but managed just four on target. Fiorentina’s expected goals stood at 1.25 compared to Lecce’s 1.46, reflecting the home side’s slight edge in quality chances.
Nicolò Fagioli earned the match’s highest rating of 8.2 for his contributions in midfield. Ylber Ramadani impressed at Lecce with a 7.9 rating, anchoring the home side’s play. Both goalkeepers made two saves each in a competitive game.
The draw leaves Lecce in desperate need of wins as they battle for relegation. Fiorentina’s point keeps them in mid-table, although they will feel they could have taken three points. Both sides now turn their attention to their next matches.
