Match report
Empoli vs Cesena — the facts
Empoli and Cesena drew 1–1 (half-time 0–1).
Empoli met Cesena in the Serie B (Regular Season - 27). Kick-off was Saturday, 28 February 2026, 14:00 UTC at Stadio Carlo Castellani. Referee: Ivano Pezzuto.
Key moments
- 29' Goal: Cristian Shpendi (assist: Alberto Cerri) — 0–1
- 71' Goal: Daniel Fila (assist: Stiven Shpendi) — 1–1
Starting line-ups
Empoli (3-5-2)
Cesena (3-5-2)
About this match
On this page: the Empoli vs Cesena final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Serie B fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Empoli and Cesena team pages or the Serie B page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Empoli vs Cesena?
Empoli and Cesena drew 1–1 (half-time 0–1).
›Who scored in Empoli vs Cesena?
Cristian Shpendi (29') for Cesena; Daniel Fila (71') for Empoli.
›Where can I watch Empoli vs Cesena highlights?
This page carries the full match report, stats and lineups for Empoli vs Cesena; goal clips are added as soon as official highlights are available.
›What is the head-to-head record between Empoli and Cesena?
Empoli and Cesena have met 6 times — 4 wins for Empoli, 1 win for Cesena and 1 draw.