Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3' | Lecce | Goal — L. Coulibaly (assist: I. Ilic) | 1-0 | |
| 10' | Lecce | Goal — Tiago Gabriel (assist: I. Ilic) | 2-0 | |
| 20' | Monza | Goal — R. Mangas (assist: S. Birindelli) | 2-1 | |
| 21' | Lecce | Goal — L. Coulibaly (assist: D. Veiga) | 3-1 | |
| 38' | Lecce | K. Ndri | 3-1 | |
| 46' | Monza | Substitution — R. Mangas on, A. Bakoune off | 3-1 | |
| 46' | Lecce | Substitution — K. Ndri on, S. Pierotti off | 3-1 | |
| 64' | Monza | Substitution — J. Robinson on, P. Cutrone off | 3-1 | |
| 64' | Monza | Substitution — A. Colpani on, E. Zeballos off | 3-1 | |
| 66' | Lecce | Substitution — I. Ilic on, O. Ngom off | 3-1 | |
| 74' | Lecce | Substitution — J. Monteiro on, A. Fatah off | 3-1 | |
| 74' | Lecce | Substitution — N. Stulic on, P. Esteban off | 3-1 | |
| 75' | Monza | Substitution — G. Varela on, O. Forson off | 3-1 | |
| 84' | Monza | Substitution — E. Akinsanmiro on, M. Mout off | 3-1 | |
| 85' | Lecce | Substitution — Y. Maleh on, M. Kaba off | 3-1 | |
| 89' | Monza | Goal — E. Zeballos | 3-2 | |
| 90' | Lecce | D. Veiga | 3-2 |
Lecce gave their home fans plenty to shout about at the Stadio Via del Mare on Sunday, 13 September 2026, racing into a commanding lead before Monza knew what had hit them. By half-time the hosts were 3-1 up, having taken full advantage of a visiting defence that simply couldn't get to grips with the pace of the attacks coming at them. Monza grabbed one back before the break to stay in touch, but the damage was largely done in that opening 45. The second half was a quieter affair by comparison, with Lecce content to manage what they had built. Monza did pull another goal back to make it 3-2, setting up a nervy finish, but they couldn't find the leveller and the points stayed in Lecce. It's an encouraging early-season win for the hosts, who showed character after missing earlier chances, while Monza will be frustrated at how porous they looked before the interval given how competitive the second half proved.
The Matchup
Lecce beat Monza 3-2 at Stadio Via del Mare, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Lecce also had the better share of the ball, holding 39% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 7 attempts from Lecce against 16 from Monza over the course of the game. Monza had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Lecce vs Monza Lineups
Looking Ahead
Lecce have a quick chance to build on this result. Their next test comes at home to Bologna, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Lecce vs Bologna going to play at 11 October 2026 in Serie A 2026-27.
Monza, meanwhile, does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. They are next in action away at Lazio, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Lazio vs Monza going to play at 11 October 2026 in Serie A 2026-27.