Cesena 1-1 Sampdoria
Updated
It finished level: Cesena 1-1 Sampdoria in the Serie B (Round 1) on Sun, 23 Aug 2026 at Orogel Stadium - Dino Manuzzi, Cesena. Cesena goals: Cristian Shpendi 17'. Sampdoria goals: Liam Henderson 83'. Sent off: Antonio David (50'). Expected goals: 1.49-0.99. Possession: 35-65. Player of the match: Alessandro Siano (8.5).
Match report
Cesena 1-1 Sampdoria: match report
Cesena and Sampdoria shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Orogel Stadium - Dino Manuzzi on Sunday 23 August in Serie B.
Cristian Shpendi put Cesena ahead on 17' (1-0) and Liam Henderson levelled for Sampdoria on 83' (1-1).
Antonio David (Cesena) was sent off on 50'.
Cesena had 35% of the ball, shots were 7-21 (2-9 on target) and expected goals finished 1.49-0.99.
Alessandro Siano (Cesena) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 12,679. Referee: Juan Luca Sacchi.
Match stats
| Cesena | Sampdoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 35 | 65 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.49 | 0.99 |
| Total shots | 7 | 21 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 9 |
| Touches in opposition box | 14 | 31 |
| Big chances | 4 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 229 (77%) | 442 (86%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 0 | 12 |
| Total shots | 7 | 21 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 9 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 11 |
Lineups
Cesena (4-3-3): Alessandro Siano, Andrea Ciofi, Mihajlo Ilic, Jacopo Gelli, Antonio David, Matteo Guidi, Riccardo Pagano, Dimitri Bisoli, Xavello Druiventak, Cristian Shpendi, Antonio Fiori
Sampdoria (4-3-3): Peter Vindahl Jensen, Alessandro Di Pardo, Stefan Gartenmann, Mattia Viti, Manuel Cicconi, Liam Henderson, Salvatore Esposito, Alessandro Bellemo, Danel Sinani, Gennaro Tutino, Fabio Depaoli
Key events
- 17' · Goal · Cristian Shpendi (Cesena)
- 38' · Yellow card · Manuel Cicconi (Sampdoria)
- 43' · Yellow card · Antonio David (Cesena)
- 50' · Red card · Antonio David (Cesena)
- 51' · Substitution · Gianluca Frabotta for Antonio Fiori (Cesena)
- 57' · Yellow card · Cristian Shpendi (Cesena)
- 58' · Substitution · Tjas Begic for Alessandro Bellemo (Sampdoria)
- 68' · Substitution · Vittorio Magni for Cristian Shpendi (Cesena)
- 70' · Substitution · Yari Verschaeren for Fabio Depaoli (Sampdoria)
- 76' · Substitution · Luca Schirone for Matteo Guidi (Cesena)
- 76' · Substitution · Matteo Francesconi for Riccardo Pagano (Cesena)
- 76' · Substitution · Alessandro Debenedetti for Xavello Druiventak (Cesena)
- 83' · Goal · Liam Henderson (Sampdoria)
All-time head-to-head
11 league meetings since 1999: Cesena 3, draws 6, Sampdoria 2.
Questions
Who won Cesena vs Sampdoria?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (Serie B) on Sun, 23 Aug 2026.
When and where is Cesena vs Sampdoria?
Sun, 23 Aug 2026, 19:00 UTC at Orogel Stadium - Dino Manuzzi, Cesena, Serie B.
What is the head-to-head record between Cesena and Sampdoria?
In 11 league meetings since 1999: Cesena 3 wins, 6 draws, Sampdoria 2 wins (goals 13-13).