It’s playoff time: Cittadella hosts in-form Arzignano in Girone Round One
On May 2, 2026 by Jake IovineA new season begins on Sunday. That’s the message from Cittadella head coach Manuel Iori heading into Round One of the Serie C promotion playoffs against Arzignano. “What’s been done before only counts until today,” Iori said on Saturday. “From tomorrow, a new championship begins. Playoffs are another season because everything changes completely, everything is
Preview: Cittadella concludes regular season against playoff-hopeful Giana Erminio
On April 25, 2026 by Jake IovineCittadella continues its preparations toward the promotion playoffs as Manuel Iori’s squad hosts playoff-chasing Giana Erminio on Saturday night for the final game of the Serie C regular season. The Granata secured a home playoff game for Round One of the Girone Phase after beating Novara last Sunday. Iori’s men could still finish in fifth
Preview: Cittadella looks to secure home playoff game in Novara trip
On April 18, 2026 by Jake IovineCittadella makes its final road trip of the regular season as the Granata face Novara on Sunday looking to secure a Round One home playoff game. Just four weeks ago, a top four finish looked likely for Manuel Iori’s side entering the final stretch of the season. However, three losses from their next four —
Preview: Cittadella travels to Brescia with second place in sights
On April 2, 2026 by Jake IovineCittadella can go within a point of second place on Friday night as the Granata travel to Lombardy to face Union Brescia. With four games remaining in the regular season, the Granata play two against teams in the hunt for a top three finish in Girone A, starting with Brescia. A win at the Stadio
Cittadella 2-1 Lecco: Iori’s squad goes fourth after chaotic second half
On March 29, 2026 by Jake IovineA red card, a disallowed goal, a penalty awarded then overturned and a double post. The second half between Cittadella and Lecco proved to be everything but a cagey affair in the battle between third and sixth in Girone A. But it was the Granata who came out on top: Manuel Iori’s side completed the
Cittadella’s late goal trend could be shifting in its favor
On March 20, 2026 by Jake IovineConceding late goals is one of Cittadella’s kryptonite this season. But that trend could be heading in an opposite direction for Manuel Iori’s side as the team prepares for the final six games of the regular season. No team in Girone A has conceded more goals after the 75th minute than Cittadella this season, with
Debutant Perretta scores late to give short-handed Cittadella win in Lumezzane
On February 7, 2026 by Jake IovineDespite missing five defenders on Saturday, Cittadella ended its four-game winless run after defeating Lumezzane 2-1 in the final seconds at the Stadio Tullio Saleri. Diego Falcinelli opened the scoring for the Granata before Gesualdo Napolitano rifled a volley in the 89th minute to pull the hosts level. But deep into stoppage time, substitute and
Cittadella 4-1 Virtus Verona: Rabbi brace helps Granata begin 2026 in style
On January 3, 2026 by Jake IovineCittadella secured its tenth win of the season on Saturday as the Granata beat Virtus Verona 4-1 at the Stadio Piercesare Tombolato. Emanuele Anastasia netted his first goal for the club just after the 20th minute mark. Simone Rabbi also scored a brace while Alessio Vita capped the game off with a free kick. The
Preview: Cittadella opens the new year against Virtus Verona
On January 1, 2026 by Jake IovineAfter a two week pause in Serie C, Cittadella returns to the field on Saturday as the Granata face struggling Virtus Verona at the Stadio Piercesare Tombolato. Manuel Iori’s men finished 2025 with a 2-0 road victory against Giana Erminio to secure fourth place at the halfway mark of the season. Cittadella has lost only
Cittadella dominates second half, ends year with road victory over Giana Erminio
On December 21, 2025 by Jake IovineCittadella returned to winning ways on Sunday afternoon, defeating Giana Erminio 0-2 in Gorgonzola after scoring twice in the final 20 minutes. Following a tight first half with limited chances, Andrea Cecchetto opened the scoring for the Granata by finishing a loose ball in the box. Twelve minutes later, Francesco Amatucci nodded home a cross