A 0-0 draw against Juve Stabia on Wednesday (14/5/2025) early morning saw Sampdoria relegated to Serie C for the first time in 79 years.
The club, which made history in the early 1990s by winning the scudetto or Serie A title and reaching the Champions League final, must play in Italy’s third-tier competition next season.
The Blucerchiati finished 18th in Serie B, joining Cittadella and Cosenza in Italy’s third tier. Sampdoria were held to a 0-0 draw at Juve Stabia on Wednesday (14/5/2025) in the final match of the regular Serie B season.
The club, once supported by Indonesian player Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto, endured a difficult season under Andrea Pirlo. Leonardo Semplici replaced the 2006 World Cup winner in December.
Meanwhile, current coach Alberico Evani took over in April 2025. He led Sampdoria to two wins, three draws and just one defeat before they were relegated.
Massimo Cellino’s Brescia secured their Serie B status after a difficult season thanks to a 2-1 win over Reggiana in the final round of Serie B, sending Salernitana and Frosinone into the play-offs.
In addition to Sampdoria’s relegation to Serie C, Cremonese will face the winner of Juve Stabia vs. Palermo in the Serie B play-offs, while Spezia will play either Catanzaro or Cesena. Sassuolo and Pisa have already secured promotion to the top flight.
