Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9' | Parma | D. Drobnic | 0-0 | |
| 14' | Genoa | S. Otoa | 0-0 | |
| 38' | Parma | Goal — D. Romero (assist: E. B. Toure) | 1-0 | |
| 44' | Genoa | A. Marcandalli | 1-0 | |
| 56' | Parma | Substitution — D. Romero on, N. Elphege off | 1-0 | |
| 56' | Parma | Substitution — E. B. Toure on, P. Almqvist off | 1-0 | |
| 60' | Genoa | Substitution — K. Ehizibue on, S. El Shaarawy off | 1-0 | |
| 60' | Genoa | Substitution — S. Otoa on, D. Puczka off | 1-0 | |
| 67' | Parma | Substitution — S. Lontani on, G. Fabbian off | 1-0 | |
| 69' | Genoa | Substitution — T. Baldanzi on, L. Colombo off | 1-0 | |
| 70' | Genoa | Goal — M. Osmajic (assist: L. Colombo) | 1-1 | |
| 80' | Parma | Goal — P. Almqvist (assist: N. Elphege) | 2-1 | |
| 81' | Parma | Substitution — Diego Carlos on, S. Britschgi off | 2-1 | |
| 81' | Parma | Substitution — V. Sierro on, C. Ordonez off | 2-1 | |
| 85' | Genoa | Substitution — D. Sow on, Vitinha off | 2-1 | |
| 85' | Genoa | Substitution — Junior Messias on, H. J. Traore off | 2-1 | |
| 85' | Parma | E. Delprato | 2-1 | |
| 90+2' | Genoa | M. E. Ellertsson | 2-1 | |
| 90+3' | Parma | M. Troilo | 2-1 |
Parma edged out Genoa 2-1 at the Tardini on Sunday, 20 September 2026, in a game that swung on a strong first-half showing from the home side. They went in 1-0 up at the break and looked the sharper, more purposeful team for long spells. Genoa improved after the restart and got themselves back into it, but Parma held firm when it mattered and saw out the extra goal that made the difference in the end. Three points lifts the mood around Parma after a result that will settle a few nerves in the dressing room, even if the finish was closer than the first-half display suggested. For Genoa, there are things to build on given how they responded after half-time, but missed chances and a slow start proved costly. They'll feel this was a game they let slip rather than one they were outclassed in.
The Matchup
Parma 2-1 Genoa was the final score at Stadio Ennio Tardini, in a game where Parma did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Parma also had the better share of the ball, holding 42% 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 5 attempts from Parma against 12 from Genoa over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for Parma, and Genoa 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
Parma vs Genoa Lineups
Looking Ahead
Parma will already be turning their attention to what comes next. Their next test comes at home to Torino, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Parma vs Torino going to play at 19 October 2026 in Serie A 2026-27.
Genoa, meanwhile, have a quick chance to build on this result. They are next in action away at Roma, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Roma vs Genoa going to play at 17 October 2026 in Serie A 2026-27.