# Avellino and Ascoli football match preparations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/avellino-and-ascoli-football-match-preparations > Updated: 2026-09-18T11:58:10.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Preparations are underway for a high-stakes football match between Avellino and Ascoli at the Stadio Cino e Lillo Del Duca. Avellino fans quickly sold out the 900 available away tickets despite regional purchase restrictions. Following a recent draw against Palermo, Avellino coach Alessandro Nesta characterized the upcoming fixture as the “most difficult” challenge for his squad, citing Ascoli as a dangerous opponent. Avellino enters the match looking to maintain a streak of three positive results. Ascoli is anticipating a sold-out crowd, supported by its 10,039 season ticket holders. Ascoli coach Francesco Tomei has emphasized the necessity of tactical discipline and patience, noting that Avellino’s squad is capable of exploiting spaces during transitions. Tomei also addressed the return of Lorenzo Venuti to training, noting the player is currently a free agent. In addition to match preparations, Ascoli has unveiled a new kit designed by Hummel. The jersey features traditional black and white vertical stripes with gold accents and an integrated Hummel chevron. This new kit is scheduled to make its debut during the match against Avellino. Both teams enter the Serie B clash with identical records of seven points, consisting of two wins, two draws, and one loss. While Avellino seeks to extend its momentum, Ascoli aims to bounce back from a narrow defeat against Padova. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-18: Ascoli prepares for high-stakes match against Avellino Ascoli coach Francesco Tomei prepares his squad for a high-stakes match against Avellino, emphasizing tactical patience and the potential addition of Lorenzo Venuti. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ascoli-prepares-for-high-stakes-match-against-avellino ### 2026-09-15: Avellino fans sell out away tickets for Ascoli match Avellino fans have sold out all 900 away tickets for the upcoming Serie B match against Ascoli, which coach Alessandro Nesta has labeled the team's most difficult challenge so far. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/avellino-fans-sell-out-away-tickets-for-ascoli-match --- Cite as: Avellino and Ascoli football match preparations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/avellino-and-ascoli-football-match-preparations