Matchday 7 of the 2026-27 Serie A season opens at the Stadio Benito Stirpe, where Frosinone host Sassuolo on Friday evening. Both sides enter the fixture looking to rebound from recent setbacks in the Italian top flight, with kick-off scheduled for 19.45 BST.
Stadio Benito Stirpe Hosts Friday Night Opener
Matchday 7 gets underway at the Stadio Stirpe, where Frosinone host Sassuolo. The home side will be looking to put their defeat to Napoli behind them—a result that ended a four-match unbeaten run—and remain within touching distance of the leading pack. Frosinone enjoyed a strong start to their return to the top flight under Massimiliano Alvini, who earned Serie A coach of the month honors for August and September after victories over Fiorentina, Venezia, and Como. However, their momentum stalled with a 3-0 defeat against Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona following the international break.
Sassuolo arrive with identical ambitions after drawing 1-1 at home against AC Milan. The Neroverdi are targeting their first victory since defeating Juventus on September 13, a result that would lift them above Frosinone in the Serie A standings. Alberto Aquilani’s side has proven difficult to beat recently but continues to hunt for an elusive away win, having failed to secure three points on the road since a 2-1 victory over Udinese on February 15. Since then, away trips have yielded three draws and six defeats across nine matches.
Confirmed Line-Ups and Tactical Setup
Massimiliano Alvini made just one change to his Frosinone starting XI following the defeat in Naples, bringing in Ilario Monterisi at centre-back in place of Gabriele Calvani. Frosinone deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation featuring Palmisani in goal; Oyono, Cittadini, Monterisi, and Bracaglia across the back; Masini and Calò anchoring the midfield; with Ghedjemis, Schmid, and Kvernadze supporting lone striker Antonio Raimondo.
Serie A matchday sevenFrosinone – Sassuolo 1–3Venezia – Napoli 0–2Bologna – Inter 0–2Roma – Genoa 3–1Udinese – Lecce 2–0Fiorentina – Como 2–1Milan – Atalanta 2–0Juve – Lazio 2–1Monza – Cagliari 2–1Parma – Toro 1–1
— https://x.com/finvazion/status/2111130060086292653
For the visitors, Alberto Aquilani made two alterations following the draw with Milan. Kristian Thorstvedt returns to the midfield in place of Vasilije Adzic, while Cas Odenthal—who scored off the bench against the Rossoneri—replaces the injured Fedde Leysen at centre-back. Sassuolo line up in a 4-3-3 shape with Muric starting in goal; Van der Brempt, Caleta-Car, Odenthal, and Doig in defense; Thorstvedt, Matic, and Bakola in midfield; and a front three of Berardi, Esposito, and Laurienté.
Historical Head-to-Head and Recent Meetings
History at the Stadio Stirpe favors the visiting side. In seven previous competitive meetings in Frosinone, the home side has managed just one victory—a 4-2 win during the 2023-24 Serie A campaign—alongside one draw and five Sassuolo wins, most recently a 1-2 result in Serie B 2024/25. Records show that Sassuolo have always scored when visiting Frosinone, netting 14 goals in total at an average of two per match.
The two clubs already crossed paths earlier this season in the Coppa Italia Round of 32 in Emilia. Following a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes—with Dominguez scoring for Sassuolo and Terzic for the Ciociari—Sassuolo advanced on penalties after Luis Hasa missed the decisive spot-kick.
Match Officials and Disciplinary Status
Marchetti will officiate Friday’s fixture at the Stadio Benito Stirpe. He will be assisted on the sidelines by Trinchieri and Laudato, with Mariani serving as the fourth official. Di Paolo takes charge of VAR, supported by assistant VAR Volpi. Neither side enters the match with suspended players or mandatory cautions recorded on the disciplinary sheet.
Upcoming Fixtures on the Calendar
Following Friday night’s encounter, both teams face quick turnarounds for Matchday 8 fixtures next week. Sassuolo will travel to face Como on 24/10 at 15.00, while Frosinone make the trip to play Atalanta on 25/10 at 15.00.
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