# Südtirol and Ascoli lead Serie B standings

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sdtirol-serie-b-performance
> Updated: 2026-09-05T14:38:00.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

In Italian Serie B, FC Südtirol and Ascoli have climbed to the top of the standings with seven points each following the third round of matches.

Südtirol secured a 2-0 victory against Catanzaro at the Stadio Druso. After a scoreless first half, the match was decided late in the game with an 86th-minute goal from substitute Rares Burnete, followed by a second goal from Mixtur in the 89th minute. This win marks Südtirol’s third consecutive positive result and second consecutive home victory under manager Davide Possanzini. Following the match, Burnete expressed a willingness to play any position to support the squad, while Possanzini emphasized that the team’s collective growth is more significant than their current league standing.

Ascoli also reached seven points after a 1-0 victory over Benevento, secured by an 84th-minute penalty converted by Matteo Brunori. Ascoli’s advantage was aided by Benevento receiving a red card for Prisco late in the first half, leaving them with ten men for much of the match.

Other notable results included Empoli securing a 1-0 away win against Carrarese, courtesy of a 74th-minute goal by Popov. Pisa also achieved a 3-0 away win against Juve Stabia, despite a medical scare involving defender Bozhinov, who was hospitalized due to dehydration. Additionally, Hellas Verona and Cremonese earned their first seasonal wins against Arezzo and Padova, respectively. While Südtirol and Ascoli lead the table, Catanzaro remains at the bottom with zero points following three consecutive defeats.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: FC Südtirol defeats Catanzaro 2-0 in Serie B

FC Südtirol defeated Catanzaro 2-0 in Serie B with late goals from Burnete and Mixtur, moving Südtirol to seven points while Catanzaro remains at zero.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sdtirol-defeats-catanzaro-2-0-in-serie-b-victory

### 2026-09-04: Italian football: Burnete scores for Südtirol and Triestina signs Vianni

Rares Burnete scored his first Serie B goal for Südtirol in a win against Catanzaro, while Triestina signed striker Samuele Vianni from Ostiamare.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-football-burnete-scores-for-sdtirol-and-triestina-signs-vianni

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