# Foggian rebuild continues in Serie C > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/foggia-calcio-rebuilding-in-serie-c > Updated: 2026-09-05T08:59:22.000Z. Sources: 48. Developments: 9. Foggia Calcio was readmitted to Serie C in July 2026 to fill the vacancy left by Ternana’s revoked affiliation. President Gennaro Casillo described the decision as “the right reward after what we have lived through in the last three months,” launching a “year zero” rebuilding project focused on a multi-year plan and salary-cap compliance. Following reinstatement, the club entered an intensive recruitment period, signing sixteen players over eighteen days to meet coach Gaetano Auteri’s requirements. Despite the initial uncertainty regarding league status, fan engagement has been high, with season ticket subscriptions surpassing 4,300 and eventually approaching 5,000. On 15 August, Foggia made its official season debut in the first qualifying round of the Coppa Italia Serie C against Altamura. Due to disciplinary measures following fan misconduct in Monopoli last season, the match was played behind closed doors at the Zaccheria stadium. Auteri noted the match would serve as a “vital test” for the group. To prepare for the league debut against Crotone on 24 August, the club held an open training session at the Pino Zaccheria stadium. Following the match against Crotone, the squad has dealt with various player statuses: Coulibaly is training separately due to discomfort, Ngana’s status is pending official confirmation, and Di Pasquale is undergoing injury evaluation. On 5 September, the club held a public presentation event at La Città del Cinema and Piazza Anna De Lauro Matera to introduce the team and management to the community. More than 3,000 supporters gathered to welcome the players and leadership, including Gennaro Casillo and Giuseppe De Vitto. While the crowd showed strong support for the team and the arrival of Archbishop Giorgio Ferretti, the event was also marked by political tension; Mayor Maria Aida Episcopo and City Council President Lia Azzarone were met with loud booing and whistling. ## Claims - The Serie C 2026‑27 season runs from 23 August 2026 to 25 April 2027. (corroborated by 21 sources) - Lega Pro officially released the Serie C 2026‑27 calendar. (corroborated by 20 sources) - The Serie C calendar includes matchdays on 16 September 2026, 10 February 2027 and 3 March 2027. (corroborated by 19 sources) - The winter break for Serie C 2026‑27 is from 21 December 2026 to 2 January 2027. (corroborated by 18 sources) - Lega Pro released the official Serie C 2026‑27 calendar. (corroborated by 15 sources) - The Serie C 2026‑27 season runs from 23 August 2026 to 25 April 2027 with a winter break from 21 December 2026 to 2 January 2027. (corroborated by 15 sources) - Lega Pro announced the Serie C 2026‑27 calendar. (corroborated by 14 sources) - Lega Pro released the official 2026‑27 Serie C calendar on 30 July 2026. (corroborated by 10 sources) - The season will run from 23 August 2026 to 25 April 2027 with a winter break between 21 December 2026 and 2 January 2027. (corroborated by 7 sources) - The first round of the Coppa Italia Serie C is scheduled for 14‑16 August 2026. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Crotone will play Foggia at home on 23 August 2026 in the opening round of Serie C. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The first eight matchdays of Serie C have specified dates and kickoff times released by Lega Pro. (corroborated by 4 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Foggia Calcio holds team presentation amid fan enthusiasm and political protests Foggia Calcio presented its team to over 3,000 supporters in a lively event marked by both intense fan enthusiasm and vocal protests against local political institutions. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/foggia-calcio-holds-team-presentation-amid-fan-enthusiasm-and-political-protests ### 2026-09-02: Calcio Foggia 1920 to present squad to fans Calcio Foggia 1920 is set to officially present its squad to supporters at Piazzale Anna De Lauro Matera ahead of their upcoming derby against Audace Cerignola. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/calcio-foggia-1920-to-present-squad-to-fans ### 2026-08-17: Foggia holds open training session ahead of season debut Foggia held an open training session at the Pino Zaccheria stadium featuring trialists Quentin Seedorf and Noé Clergé ahead of their season debut against Crotone. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/foggia-holds-open-training-session-ahead-of-season-debut ### 2026-08-15: Foggia Calcio prepares for season opener against Team Altamura Foggia Calcio begins its season with a behind-closed-doors Coppa Italia Serie C match against Team Altamura as the club continues to finalize its rebuilt squad. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/foggia-calcio-prepares-for-coppa-italia-serie-c-debut-against-altamura ### 2026-08-12: Foggia Calcio secures over 4,300 season tickets amid rapid squad rebuilding Foggia Calcio has surpassed 4,300 season ticket sales and completed 12 new player signings in just 15 days to prepare for the Serie C season. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/foggia-calcio-secures-over-4300-season-tickets-amid-rapid-squad-rebuilding ### 2026-08-02: Foggia Calcio readies season with Coppa Italia debut and Rai 2 TV broadcast Foggia Calcio's season starts with a closed‑door Coppa Italia match on Aug 15 and a live Serie C broadcast on Rai 2 against Inter U23 on Sep 20, highlighting roster rebuild and TV exposure. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/foggia-calcio-readies-season-with-coppa-italia-debut-and-rai-2-tv-broadcast ### 2026-07-30: Lega Pro releases Serie C 2026‑27 calendar and Coppa Italia first‑round matchups Lega Pro unveiled the Serie C 2026‑27 calendar, opening with Crotone‑Foggia and Pescara‑Vis Pesaro on 23 Aug, and set Coppa Italia first‑round ties, notably Crotone‑Cosenza on 15 Aug. 37 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/foggia-calcio-adds-striker-galeandro-and-goalkeeper-saro-as-it-prepares-for-serie-c ### 2026-07-27: Foggia Calcio readmitted to Serie C to replace Ternana Foggia Calcio is officially readmitted to Serie C, replacing Ternana; president Gennaro Casillo calls it a deserved reward and outlines plans for rebuilding under new salary‑cap rules. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/foggia-calcio-readmitted-to-serie-c-replacing-ternana ### 2026-07-21: Gaetano Auteri Appointed New Head Coach of Foggia Calcio Gaetano Auteri signs a two‑year deal as Foggia Calcio’s new coach, calling it a “year zero” rebuild and aiming to restore the club’s Serie C status with strong fan backing. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gaetano-auteri-appointed-new-head-coach-of-foggia-calcio --- Cite as: Foggian rebuild continues in Serie C. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/foggia-calcio-rebuilding-in-serie-c