Lecce achieved a significant 2-1 away victory against Pisa, a result that officially condemns the home team to relegation from Serie A and enhances Lecce’s chances of survival. This defeat marks the end of Pisa’s campaign with only two wins and 18 points from 35 matches.
The match began with Pisa showing early promise, creating the better scoring opportunities. However, Lecce gradually found their footing, with Lameck Banda proving a constant threat on the wing.
Banda broke the deadlock shortly after halftime, scoring a composed goal from mid-range to give Lecce a 1-0 lead. Pisa responded well, leveling the score in the 56th minute through Mehdi Leris, who reacted quickly to find the back of the net.
The decisive moment came just after the hour mark when Walid Cheddira, set up by Santiago Pierotti, showed determination to score the winning goal for Lecce. Despite Pisa’s late push and a disallowed goal, Lecce held on for the crucial three points.
This victory is a major step towards Serie A safety for Lecce, while Pisa faces the harsh reality of relegation.
Match Summary: Pisa 1-2 Lecce
Date: May 1, 2026
Venue: Arena Garibaldi – Stadio Romeo Anconetani
Goals:
- Pisa: Mehdi Leris (56′)
- Lecce: Lameck Banda (52′), Walid Cheddira (65′)
Player Statistics:
Lecce Scorers: Lameck Banda, Walid Cheddira
Pisa Scorer: Mehdi Leris
Match Statistics:
- Possession: Pisa 58% – Lecce 42%
- Total Shots: Pisa 18 – Lecce 7
- Shots on Target: Pisa 7 – Lecce 4
- Corners: Pisa 6 – Lecce 1
- Fouls: Pisa 15 – Lecce 13
Starting Lineups:
Pisa: Adrian Šemper, Antonio Caracciolo, Rosen Bozhinov, Samuele Angori, Simone Canestrelli, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Isak Vural, Michel Aebischer, Filip Stojilkovic, Mehdi Léris, Stefano Moreo.
Lecce: Wladimiro Falcone, Antonino Gallo, Danilo Veiga, Jamil Siebert, Tiago Gabriel, Lassana Coulibaly, Oumar Ngom, Ylber Ramadani, Lameck Banda, Santiago Pierotti, Walid Cheddira.