Serie D & Excellence Leagues See Weekend Upsets, Promotion Battles Heat Up
FLORENCE, ITALY – September 29, 2025 – A weekend of compelling action in Italy‘s Serie D and Excellence leagues has reshaped the promotion picture, with key victories and surprising draws altering the standings as teams vie for advancement. From tight contests in Serie D to dominant performances in the Excellence division, the results signal a fiercely competitive season ahead.
The Serie D standings are tightening at the top, with seravezza leading the pack at 12 points, closely followed by S. Donato Tavarnelle and Foligno,both on 11. siena and Grosseto trail with 10 points apiece, while Tau Altopascio also secured 10 points after a 2-0 victory over Foligno. Elsewhere, Ghiviborgo and Poggibonsi battled to a 1-1 draw, with goals from Gonzi and Mariotti respectively. Prato defeated F. Gavorrano 2-0, thanks to goals from Gioè and Lattarulo, and a scoreless draw between S. Donato Tavarnelle and Scandicci added to the drama.
In the excellence league, several teams made notable strides. Bastia secured a crucial away win against Pontevecchio with a 26th-minute goal from Romio. Spoleto also claimed an away victory, defeating Ellera 1-0 with a goal from Cagei in the 12th minute of the second half. New Alba triumphed over Atl. BMG 2-1,fueled by a brace from Faragoni in the first half. A dominant performance from Tavernelle saw them crush S. Sabina 7-0, with goals from Ricci, Liotti, Zeby, barbarossa (two goals), Russo, and Beken. S. Venanzo defeated Narnese 3-1, with Marianeschi (penalty), Vicaroni, and Colussa finding the net for the victors.
The coming weeks will be critical as teams continue to battle for positioning and playoff contention. The Serie D playoffs will determine which clubs advance to the national stages, while the Excellence league champions will earn promotion to higher divisions. Fans can expect continued intensity and unpredictable results as the season progresses.
