Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30' | Monza | E. Kouadio | 0-0 | |
| 51' | Monza | Goal — G. Varela (assist: S. Birindelli) | 1-0 | |
| 56' | Monza | Substitution — P. Cutrone on, D. Mota off | 1-0 | |
| 56' | Monza | Substitution — R. Mangas on, A. Bakoune off | 1-0 | |
| 56' | Monza | Substitution — E. Akinsanmiro on, F. Ondoa off | 1-0 | |
| 63' | Monza | Goal — G. Varela | 2-0 | |
| 64' | Sassuolo | Substitution — K. Thorstvedt on, K. Bowie off | 2-0 | |
| 64' | Sassuolo | Substitution — N. Matic on, L. Lipani off | 2-0 | |
| 72' | Sassuolo | Substitution — D. Berardi on, B. Dominguez off | 2-0 | |
| 72' | Sassuolo | Substitution — S. Esposito on, V. Adzic off | 2-0 | |
| 74' | Monza | M. Folorunsho | 2-0 | |
| 82' | Monza | Substitution — J. Robinson on, M. Mout off | 2-0 | |
| 82' | Sassuolo | Substitution — D. Bakola on, L. Skjellerup off | 2-0 | |
| 85' | Sassuolo | L. Lipani | 2-0 | |
| 85' | Monza | S. Birindelli | 2-0 | |
| 88' | Sassuolo | Goal — V. Adzic | 2-1 | |
| 90+2' | Monza | G. Varela | 2-1 | |
| 90+3' | Monza | Substitution — S. Birindelli on, Y. Maye off | 2-1 |
Monza and Sassuolo played out a tight, scoreless first half at the U-Power Stadium on Friday, 18 September 2026, with neither side finding a way through before the break. The home crowd had to wait, but it was worth it in the end as Monza found their rhythm after the interval and turned a cagey contest into a 2-1 win, pulling ahead with two second-half goals before Sassuolo clawed one back late on to make things nervy. It wasn't enough for the visitors, though, as Monza held firm to see out the win. Three points lifts the home side's spirits after a flat opening forty-five, and it's the kind of result that can shift momentum in the table. Sassuolo will be frustrated to leave with nothing, having at least given themselves something to build on with that late reply.
The Matchup
Monza beat Sassuolo 2-1 at U-Power Stadium, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Monza also had the better share of the ball, holding 36% 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 Monza against 20 from Sassuolo over the course of the game. Sassuolo 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
Monza vs Sassuolo Lineups
Looking Ahead
Monza does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes at home to Cagliari, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Monza vs Cagliari going to play at 19 October 2026 in Serie A 2026-27.
Sassuolo, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action away at Como, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Como vs Sassuolo going to play at 24 October 2026 in Serie A 2026-27.