# Italian Serie C football season start

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-serie-c-football-season-start
> Updated: 2026-09-03T20:50:37.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 3.

The opening weeks of the Serie C football season in Italy featured several high-scoring matches and late-game drama.

During the first matchday, Samb and Forlì played to a 2-2 draw, with Samb coach Roberto Boscaglia criticizing his team for losing focus after an initial lead. In another fixture, Livorno achieved a 2-1 comeback victory against Torres, scoring the winning goal in the 95th minute.

By the second matchday, the trend of late scoring continued. Novara and Folgore Caratese ended in a 2-2 draw following a stoppage-time equalizer by Santarcangelo. This result marked Folgore Caratese’s first point in professional football after 78 years. Other notable results included a 4-3 comeback win for Casarano against Giugliano and a 2-0 victory for Monopoli over Catania.

In the Coppa Italia Serie C, Campobasso advanced to the round of 16 after defeating Scafatese 5-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw. Other Serie C fixtures resulted in 1-1 draws between Foggia and Salernitana, and Altamura and Inter Under 23.

In a subsequent Coppa Italia Serie C fixture, Livorno advanced to the round of 16 by defeating Novara in a penalty shootout. Following a scoreless 0-0 draw at the Stadio Silvio Piola, Livorno won 4-1 from the penalty spot. Livorno goalkeeper Ciobanu was the decisive figure, saving attempts from Novara players Valdesi and Basso. Livorno is scheduled to face Spezia in the next round.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Livorno defeats Novara on penalties in Coppa Italia Serie C

Livorno defeated Novara 4-1 on penalties following a 0-0 draw to advance to the Coppa Italia Serie C round of 16.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/livorno-defeats-novara-on-penalties-in-coppa-italia-serie-c

### 2026-08-31: Italian football: Novara and Folgore Caratese draw 2-2

Italian football updates include Folgore Caratese securing a 2-2 draw against Novara, Campobasso advancing in Coppa Italia via penalties, and Monopoli defeating Catania 2-0 in Serie C.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-caronnese-defeats-arcellasco-in-summer-friendly

### 2026-08-23: Serie C football: Samb and Forlì draw while Livorno secures late comeback win

Serie C action saw Samb draw 2-2 against Forlì, while Livorno secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Torres with a 95th-minute winner.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serie-c-football-samb-and-forl-draw-while-livorno-secures-late-comeback-win

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