Fiorentina and Napoli play to a 1-1 draw in Serie A

Fiorentina and Napoli played to a 1-1 draw during the fifth matchday of the Serie A season. Matteo Politano opened the scoring for Napoli in the 23rd minute following a corner by Billy Gilmour.

Fiorentina responded in the second half, with Alex Jiménez scoring the equalizer after receiving a pass from Cher Ndour. The result leaves Napoli in ninth place and Fiorentina in 16th in the league standings.

Reflections on Napoli’s start to the 2026-27 season note that the team has earned seven points from five matches, placing them six points behind the leaders. Analysts suggest caution before making definitive judgments on the team's performance, noting that the squad is still adjusting under new leadership and has faced challenges including injuries and difficult fixtures against Champions League participants.