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
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
Quick goals in second half inspires Cittadella to comeback against Novara
On December 14, 2025 by Jake IovineTwo goals in a span of two minutes helped Cittadella rally to draw 2-2 against 10-men Novara on Sunday afternoon. After trailing 0-2 in the first half, a second yellow card issued to Omar Khailoti in the 43rd minute gave Manuel Iori’s side a numerical advantage entering halftime. Alex Redolfi and Diego Falcinelli both scored
Cittadella, Virtus Verona looking to respond from cup exit in regular season opener
On August 23, 2025 by Jake IovineThe curtain raises on the 2025/26 Serie C season. Cittadella opens its regular season league campaign on Sunday afternoon as Manuel Iori’s side visits Virtus Verona. Both teams will be looking to respond following losses last weekend in the Coppa Italia Serie C to newly promoted sides. Cittadella were dismantled 2-0 in Ravenna while Virtus
Ravenna vs Cittadella: Iori begins new era in the cup
On August 16, 2025 by Jake IovineManuel Iori begins his Cittadella coaching tenure on Sunday as the Granata visit Ravenna in the first round of the Coppa Italia Serie C. Four years since retiring from professional football, Iori returns to the club where he’s made 339 appearances as a player. His first test as head coach will be newly promoted Ravenna,
Five Cittadella games to watch this season
On August 4, 2025 by Jake IovineCittadella will play in Serie C for the first time in a decade this season. Placed in Girone A alongside promotion favorites Vicenza and the newly formed Union Brescia, the Granata are looking to rebound from their relegation from Serie B three months ago. Under newly appointed coach and club icon Manuel Iori, Cittadella opens
Cittadella could be relegated on Friday. Here’s how it can happen
On May 6, 2025 by Jake IovineCittadella can be relegated to Serie C as early as Friday, depending on results elsewhere. The Granata are on the verge of dropping to the third tier for the first time since 2015 as they sit in 19th place on 36 points. The club is three points from the play-out zone and four points from
Cittadella on the brink of Serie C after Frosinone draw
On May 4, 2025 by Jake IovineOrji Okwonkwo netted his third goal since joining Cittadella in the winter, but the Granata weren’t able to complete the comeback in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Frosinone. It’s a draw that keeps Alessandro Dal Canto‘s side 19th place going into the final two games of the season. Cittadella knows a loss next Friday against Bari