US Cremonese suffered a 2-1 away defeat to Cesena in the fourth round of Serie B on September 13, 2026. The loss confirms a difficult start to the season for the grey-and-reds, who now sit in 13th place with 3 points from one win and two losses. The team has shown a particularly leaky defense, having already conceded 5 goals in three matches, with a negative goal difference of -2.
Cesena imposed their game from the opening minutes, leveraging greater aggression and precision in the final third. Cremonese struggled to contain the opponents' forays, committing 36 fouls throughout the match, a number significantly higher than Cesena's 25. The hosts also dominated in aerial play, winning 13 corners compared to just 2 for the grey-and-red side. These numbers tell the story of a match where Cremonese was often in trouble and forced to chase the game.
What are Cremonese's defensive problems?
The match statistics against Cesena are just the latest chapter in a worrying trend. The team, in this early part of the season, concedes an average of 1.67 goals per game and has yet to keep a clean sheet. The goalkeeper has a save percentage of 77%, a decent figure that is not enough to compensate for the volume of chances allowed to opponents. The other side of the coin is the attack, which scores an average of one goal per game, leaving a negative goal differential of -0.7. To climb the table, the work to be done is mainly in the defensive phase, where greater compactness and concentration are needed.
The absence of midfielder David Stückler, currently sidelined with an injury, could be a factor affecting the team's overall balance. His experience and ability to break up play are elements missing in the middle of the park. Fans can monitor the squad's status on our dedicated injuries page.
What is the league situation after the defeat?
With this defeat, Cremonese remains stuck on 3 points, slipping to 13th place. The team is already 6 points behind the leaders, Palermo. The path back to the upper part of the standings is still long, but the season has just begun. The current form, with two losses in the last two outings (WLL), requires a quick reaction. To follow the evolution of the standings, refer to our standings section.
What are the team's next commitments?
The schedule offers no respite and the next challenge will already be an important test. Cremonese will return to action on December 19, 2026, facing Hellas Verona away, currently tenth in the table. It will be another tough match against a strong side. Before then, the team will have time to work during the week to correct the mistakes that emerged against Cesena. All upcoming fixtures can be found in our fixtures calendar.
The immediate goal is to start winning again to recover positions and get closer to the playoff zone. The match against Verona represents the next opportunity to do so.
