Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31' | Bologna | M. Amondarain | 0-0 | |
| 46' | Napoli | Substitution — A. Vergara on, N. Lang off | 0-0 | |
| 46' | Napoli | Substitution — M. Politano on, C. Favasuli off | 0-0 | |
| 58' | Bologna | Substitution — T. Pobega on, M. Libra off | 0-0 | |
| 58' | Bologna | Substitution — R. Piccoli on, J. Odgaard off | 0-0 | |
| 66' | Bologna | Substitution — M. Amondarain on, N. Moro off | 0-0 | |
| 66' | Napoli | Goal — S. Lobotka (assist: C. Favasuli) | 1-0 | |
| 75' | Napoli | Substitution — R. Hojlund on, L. Lucca off | 1-0 | |
| 82' | Bologna | Substitution — N. Cambiaghi on, S. Mbangula off | 1-0 | |
| 82' | Bologna | Substitution — F. Bernardeschi on, J. Enem off | 1-0 | |
| 88' | Napoli | Substitution — K. De Bruyne on, M. Olivera off | 1-0 |
Napoli made home advantage count at the Maradona on Sunday, 13 September 2026, edging out Bologna 1-0 in a Serie A clash that stayed goalless for long stretches. The first half gave little away, with both sides cautious and the scoreline still blank at the break. Napoli came out sharper after the interval and eventually found the breakthrough that settled the contest, holding firm from there to see out the win. It wasn't a classic, but three points are three points, and Napoli will take it without complaint. Bologna pushed for an equaliser once they fell behind but couldn't find a way through a well-organised home defence. For Napoli, the win keeps the early-season momentum going and sends a message to the rest of the division. Bologna, meanwhile, will head home knowing fine margins were the difference on the night.
The Matchup
Napoli 1-0 Bologna was the final score at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, in a game where Napoli did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Napoli also had the better share of the ball, holding 58% 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 15 attempts from Napoli against 5 from Bologna over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for Napoli, and Bologna pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Napoli vs Bologna Lineups
Looking Ahead
Napoli have a quick chance to build on this result. Their next test comes away at Venezia, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Venezia vs Napoli going to play at 17 October 2026 in Serie A 2026-27.
Bologna, meanwhile, does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. They are next in action away at Lecce, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Lecce vs Bologna going to play at 11 October 2026 in Serie A 2026-27.