In a Serie A encounter at the Stadio Franchi, Fiorentina and Sassuolo ended their match in a 0-0 stalemate. This result means that Fiorentina has yet to secure their mathematical safety from relegation to Serie B.
Fiorentina faced challenges with key strikers Moise Kean and Roberto Piccoli unavailable, leading them to deploy Albert Gudmundsson as their central forward, supported by Jack Harrison and Manor Solomon on the wings. Sassuolo, without Domenico Berardi, fielded a front three of Christian Volpato, Andrea Pinamonti, and Armand Lauriente.
The first notable save came ten minutes into the game, with Sassuolo launching a counter-attack. A neat one-two between Ismael Kone and Lauriente on the left wing set up a chance, but Fiorentina’s goalkeeper, David De Gea, made a save with his legs.
Fiorentina’s closest attempt in the early stages was a backheel flick from Albert Gudmundsson following a Dodo cross. The effort forced Sassuolo’s goalkeeper, Stefano Turati, to tip it behind for a corner.
Later in the first half, Jack Harrison delivered a cross from the right wing. Gudmundsson was marked, and the ball fell to Solomon at the back post, who unfortunately couldn’t hit the target from close range.
Fiorentina had another significant opportunity when they found themselves in a four-on-two situation in the Sassuolo penalty area after a quick counter by Dodo. However, Solomon inadvertently took the ball off his teammate Luca Ranieri and played it to Gudmundsson, who couldn’t convert past Turati.
The second half saw a more open game with chances for both teams. Sassuolo came closest to scoring when Pinamonti struck the post after a good ball from Lauriente on the left.
The match ultimately concluded goalless, meaning Fiorentina must wait at least another week to confirm their Serie A status for the upcoming season. They currently hold a nine-point lead over Cremonese, who are in the relegation zone, with four matches remaining in the 2025-26 campaign.
This result leaves Sassuolo in 10th place with 46 points, positioning them for a respectable midtable finish.
Fiorentina 0-0 Sassuolo
Match Details:
- Date: April 26, 2026
- Time: 11:30
- Venue: Artemio Franchi Stadium
- MatchDay: 34
Score: Fiorentina 0 – 0 Sassuolo
Player Statistics:
- Fiorentina: Luca Ranieri (30′)
- Sassuolo: Armand Lauriente (Yellow card, 81′)
Match Statistics:
- Possession: Fiorentina 49% – Sassuolo 51%
- Total Shots: Fiorentina 22 – Sassuolo 11
- Shots on Target: Fiorentina 5 – Sassuolo 1
- Shots off Target: Fiorentina 12 – Sassuolo 5
- Blocked Shots: Fiorentina 5 – Sassuolo 5
- Corners: Fiorentina 7 – Sassuolo 4
- Offsides: Fiorentina 1 – Sassuolo 1
- Fouls: Fiorentina 13 – Sassuolo 12
Starting Lineups:
Fiorentina:
- Goalkeeper: David de Gea
- Defenders: Daniele Rugani, Dodô, Luca Ranieri, Luis Balbo
- Midfielders: Cher Ndour, Nicolò Fagioli, Rolando Mandragora
- Attackers: Albert Gudmundsson, Jack Harrison, Manor Solomon
Substitutions (Fiorentina):
- Giovanni Fabbian on for Rolando Mandragora (67′)
- Jacopo Fazzini on for Jack Harrison (66′)
- Pietro Comuzzo on for Luis Balbo (75′)
Sassuolo:
- Goalkeeper: Stefano Turati
- Defenders: Jay Idzes, Sebastian Walukiewicz, Tarik Muharemovic, Ulisses Garcia
- Midfielders: Cristian Volpato, Ismaël Koné, Kristian Thorstvedt, Nemanja Matic
- Attackers: Andrea Pinamonti, Armand Lauriente
Substitutions (Sassuolo):
- Luca Lipani on for Cristian Volpato (65′)
- M’Bala Nzola on for Andrea Pinamonti (74′)
- Alieu Fadera on for Ismaël Koné (74′)
- Luca Moro on for Armand Lauriente (88′)
- Aster Vranckx on for Nemanja Matic (88′)
