2018–19 Serie D

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Serie D
Season2018–19
ChampionsAvellino
PromotedLecco
Como
Arzignano
Pergolettese
Modena (repecheaged)
Reggio Audace (repecheaged)
Pianese
Cesena
Avellino
Picerno
Bari
RelegatedSestri Levante
Pro Dronero
Stresa
Borgaro
Rezzato (disbanded)
Darfo Boario
Ciserano
Olginatese
St. Georgen
Sandonà
Trento
Pavia
Sasso Marconi
Classe
OltrepòVoghera
Viareggio
Sinalunghese
Sangimignano
Massese
Francavilla (disbanded)
Santarcangelo
Isernia
Castelfidardo
Castiadas
Lupa Roma
Anzio
Sarnese
Gragnano
Pomigliano
Granata
Gela (liquidated)
Sancataldese
Locri
Rotonda
Igea Virtus

The 2018–19 Serie D was the seventy-first edition of the top level Italian non-professional football championship. It represents the fourth tier in the Italian football league system. A total of 168 teams, divided on geographical grounds into six groups of 18 teams each and three groups of 20 teams each.

Changes from 2017–18[edit]

The 2018–19 Serie D season was one of the most competitive and prestigious in the league's history, due to the presence of several teams with longstanding history in the professional leagues, which were refounded after going bankrupt in 2018. These teams include former Serie A clubs Bari, Modena, Cesena, Avellino and Reggio Audace (formerly known as Reggiana).[1][2]

Teams[edit]

The composition of the league's nine groups was announced on 30 August 2018.[2] Gozzano, Pro Patria, Virtus Verona, Rimini, Imolese, Albissola, Vis Pesaro, Rieti, Potenza, Cavese and Vibonese all depart Serie D, having been promoted to Serie C.

Teams relegated from Serie C[edit]

Prato, Gavorrano and Santarcangelo joined the league, having been relegated from Serie C.

Akragas was relegated from Serie C to Serie D, but the club did not register and was put into liquidation due to financial difficulties.[3][4] Fondi was relegated from Serie C, but the club merged with F.C. Aprilia. Owner Antonio Pezone transferred Fondi's sporting title to Aprilia Racing, ending Fondi's existence. F.C. Aprilia played in Serie D the previous season and earned the right to return. The merged club took the name F.C. Aprilia Racing Club and registered with the league for the current season.[4] After the end of the previous season, Mestre attempted to enroll in Serie C for 2018–19, at the last minute. However, anticipated new financial backers walked away, citing concerns over infrastructure, and the Serie C registration was rejected. Mestre was left with no better option but to play the 2018–19 season at the Eccellenza level.[5][6][7]

Refounded former professional teams[edit]

As part of the Article 52 of N.O.I.F. legislation, newborn clubs that explicitly represent the continuity of professional clubs who were excluded from their league can be admitted to Serie D under specific circumstances.

A record three Serie B clubs failed to register in the Italian second division for the new season and thus were readmitted as newborn clubs with different ownerships. Bari, probably the most successful one of the three, was refounded under new owner Aurelio De Laurentiis, president of Napoli after the original club renounced participation in Serie B due to financial issues. Cesena also voluntarily renounced registration at Serie B level. Since another club from Cesena, Romagna Centro, was already playing at Serie D level, it was forbidden for a newborn club to be founded and registered with the league. In order for Cesena to continue playing, Romagna Centro renamed itself A.S.D. Romagna Centro Cesena and merged with Cesena[citation needed]. Avellino was also excluded after losing an appeal regarding their exclusion from Serie B, and a newborn club was subsequently admitted to Serie D.

Other refounded teams admitted to Serie D include Modena, which started the 2017–18 season in Serie C but was excluded later on 6 November 2017, due to falling behind on bills, getting locked out of its stadium and missing four consecutive Serie C matches, because of its players being on strike after not being paid for several months, thus effectively dissolving the club and ending its 105-year history.[8] A refounded version of the club, named Modena FC 2018, was allowed to join the Serie D as a phoenix club.

After the 2017–18 season, Reggiana failed to register the team in 2018–19 Serie C, after an unsuccessful attempt by owner Mike Piazza to sell a majority interest in the debt-ridden club.[9] Reggio Audace F.C. enters Serie D as a reincarnation of A.C. Reggiana 1919.[10][11]

Following the 2017–18 season, Vicenza Calcio merged with Bassano Virtus 55 S.T. with the merged club playing as L.R. Vicenza Virtus and retaining the sporting title of Bassano Virtus, resulting in the loss of Vicenza's sporting title and the dissolution of the club.[12] A newly formed company, A.C. Vicenza 1902, requested the sporting title of Vicenza Calcio and entry into Serie D. Both requests were rejected by the Italian Football Federation, which said the club could only apply to play in Terza Categoria.[13]

Fidelis Andria was denied registration for the 2018–19 Serie C, based on Covisoc's assessment of the club's debt situation.[14][15] On the date of the deadline for Serie D registration, a group of investors led by Marco Di Vincenzo formed S.S.D. Fidelis Andria 1928 as a reincarnation of S.S. Fidelis Andria 1928 and to assume the former club's sporting title.[16] The reborn club was admitted to Serie D.[17]

Teams promoted from Eccellenza[edit]

Real Giulianova, Rotonda, Locri, Castrovillari, Savoia, Sorrento, Nola, Axys Zola, Savignanese, Classe, Chions, Vis Artena, Città di Anagni, Ladispoli, Fezzanese, Fanfulla, Sondrio, Adrense, Villa d'Almè, Calvina Sport, Montegiorgio, Isernia, Stresa, Pro Dronero, Città di Fasano, Castiadas, Torres, Marsala, Città di Messina, Sangimignano, Aglianese, Sinalunghese, Virtus Bolzano, St. Georgen, Bastia, Cannara, Cartigliano, Sandonà and Villafranca joined Serie D after earning promotion from Eccellenza.

Teams relegated to Eccellenza[edit]

Varesina, Varese Calcio, Derthona, Castellazzo Bormida, Lumezzane, Grumellese, Dro Alto Garda, Romanese, Montebelluna, Calvi Noale, Liventina, Abano, Castelvetro, Vivi Altotevere Sansepolcro, Correggese, Colligiana, Rignanese, Finale, Argentina, Valdinievole Montecatini, Jesina, Monticelli, Fabriano Cerreto, Nerostellati, Nuorese, Anziolavinio, Tortoli, San Teodoro, San Severo, Aversa Normanna, Manfredonia, Sporting Fulgor Molfetta, Ebolitana, Palazzolo, Paceco and Isola Capo Rizzuto departed Serie D after being relegated to Eccellenza.

Previous season's team not returning[edit]

Villabiagio participated in Serie D during the previous season and earned the right to return for this season, but the club did not register to play.[18]

Merger[edit]

Nerostellati Frattese merged with Ercolanese and the combined organization played under the Ercolanese name. San Nicolò merged into Notaresco. Newly promoted Omnia Bitonto merged into Bitonto.

Girone A[edit]

League table[edit]

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion, qualification or relegation
1 Lecco (C, P) 34 27 5 2 75 23 +52 86 Promotion to Serie C
2 Unione Sanremo 34 16 11 7 49 35 +14 59 Qualification to promotion play-offs
3 Savona 34 14 13 7 49 33 +16 55
4 Folgore Caratese 34 14 12 8 55 39 +16 54
5 Inveruno 34 15 9 10 59 45 +14 54
6 Casale 34 13 15 6 40 28 +12 54
7 Ligorna 34 13 15 6 49 40 +9 54
8 Bra 34 13 9 12 47 45 +2 48
9 Chieri 34 13 6 15 53 45 +8 45
10 Lavagnese 34 10 12 12 47 48 −1 42
11 Borgosesia 34 10 11 13 43 50 −7 41
12 Fezzanese 34 10 11 13 40 49 −9 41
13 Milano City 34 11 7 16 36 51 −15 40
14 Sestri Levante (R) 34 9 11 14 36 50 −14 38 Qualification to relegation play-out
15 Arconatese 34 8 12 14 37 47 −10 36
16 Pro Dronero (R) 34 7 8 19 38 66 −28 29 Relegation to Eccellenza
17 Stresa (R) 34 6 8 20 26 49 −23 26
18 Borgaro (R) 34 7 5 22 27 63 −36 26
Updated to match(es) played on 1 June 2019. Source: [citation needed]
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

Girone B[edit]

League table[edit]

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion, qualification or relegation
1 Como (C, P) 34 28 5 1 68 18 +50 89 Promotion to Serie C
2 Mantova 34 26 5 3 73 27 +46 83 Qualification to promotion play-offs
3 Pro Sesto 34 21 6 7 61 42 +19 69
4 Rezzato (D, R) 34 20 5 9 53 36 +17 65 Club disbanded
5 Caronnese 34 17 8 9 57 41 +16 59 Qualification to promotion play-offs
6 Virtus Bergamo 34 11 12 11 34 41 −7 45
7 Sondrio 34 11 11 12 38 39 −1 44
8 Seregno 34 11 10 13 37 42 −5 43
9 Villa d'Almè 34 10 11 13 35 35 0 41
10 Pontisola 34 11 7 16 51 52 −1 40
11 Caravaggio 34 10 10 14 45 53 −8 40
12 Scanzorosciate 34 9 12 13 35 37 −2 39
13 Legnago Salus[a] 34 10 8 16 38 57 −19 38 Qualification to relegation play-out
14 Darfo Boario (R) 34 8 11 15 26 46 −20 35
15 Ambrosiana 34 9 6 19 45 62 −17 33
16 Villafranca 34 6 13 15 36 44 −8 31
17 Ciserano (R) 34 6 8 20 42 68 −26 26 Relegation to Eccellenza
18 Olginatese (R) 34 3 10 21 26 60 −34 19
Updated to match(es) played on 1 June 2019. Source: [citation needed]
(C) Champions; (D) Disqualified; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. ^ Legnago Salus lost the relegation play-out and was initially relegated, but then readmitted.

Girone C[edit]

League table[edit]

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion, qualification or relegation
1 Arzignano Valchiampo (C, P) 34 21 7 6 63 35 +28 70 Promotion to Serie C
2 Adriese 34 19 11 4 70 37 +33 68 Qualification to promotion play-offs
3 Union Feltre 34 17 13 4 51 28 +23 64
4 Campodarsego 34 16 12 6 55 40 +15 60
5 Delta Rovigo 34 12 13 9 48 42 +6 49
6 Virtus Bolzano 34 13 10 11 46 43 +3 49
7 Cjarlins Muzane 34 12 10 12 63 55 +8 46
8 Montebelluna 34 12 9 13 37 44 −7 45
9 Este 34 9 14 11 44 47 −3 41
10 Cartigliano 34 9 14 11 37 46 −9 41
11 Chions 34 9 13 12 37 42 −5 40
12 Clodiense 34 9 12 13 41 46 −5 39
13 Belluno 34 8 14 12 33 37 −4 38 Qualification to relegation play-out
14 Tamai[a] 34 11 5 18 35 48 −13 38
15 Levico Terme 34 10 7 17 34 47 −13 37
16 St. Georgen (R) 34 10 6 18 30 59 −29 36
17 Sandonà (R) 34 8 11 15 37 40 −3 35 Relegation to Eccellenza
18 Trento (R) 34 5 11 18 28 53 −25 26
Updated to match(es) played on 1 June 2019. Source: [citation needed]
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. ^ Tamai lost the relegation play-out and was initially relegated, but then readmitted.

Girone D[edit]

League table[edit]

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion, qualification or relegation
1 Pergolettese (C, P) 34 22 7 5 62 32 +30 73 Promotion to Serie C
2 Modena[a] (P) 34 21 10 3 60 27 +33 73 Qualification to promotion play-offs
3 Reggio Audace[b] (P) 34 19 9 6 57 28 +29 66
4 Fanfulla 34 16 9 9 58 52 +6 57
5 Fiorenzuola 34 16 8 10 52 31 +21 56
6 Crema 34 12 13 9 52 50 +2 49
7 Vigor Carpaneto 34 11 14 9 42 35 +7 47
8 Adrense 34 12 11 11 45 45 0 47
9 Axys Zola 34 11 8 15 40 45 −5 41
10 Ciliverghe 34 11 8 15 38 48 −10 41
11 Lentigione 34 8 15 11 34 36 −2 39
12 Calvina 34 8 15 11 40 51 −11 39
13 Pavia (R) 34 9 9 16 32 46 −14 36 Qualification to relegation play-out
14 Mezzolara 34 7 14 13 39 50 −11 35
15 Sasso Marconi (R) 34 8 10 16 31 50 −19 34
16 San Marino 34 5 16 13 24 32 −8 31
17 Classe (R) 34 6 12 16 25 51 −26 30 Relegation to Eccellenza
18 OltrepòVoghera (R) 34 3 14 17 22 44 −22 23
Updated to match(es) played on 1 June 2019. Source: [citation needed]
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. ^ Modena received the professional license of failed Palermo and Foggia, and it was consequently promoted to Serie C.
  2. ^ ReggioAudace received the professional license of failed Palermo and Foggia, and it was consequently promoted to Serie C.

Girone E[edit]

League table[edit]

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion, qualification or relegation
1 Pianese (C, P) 38 21 11 6 58 21 +37 74 Promotion to Serie C
2 Ponsacco 38 20 13 5 61 27 +34 73 Qualification to promotion play-offs
3 Seravezza Pozzi 38 19 8 11 62 42 +20 65
4 Gavorrano 38 18 10 10 49 34 +15 64
5 Aquila Montevarchi 38 18 10 10 49 38 +11 64
6 San Donato Tavarnelle 38 16 15 7 51 32 +19 63
7 Ghivizzano Borgo a Mozzano 38 16 12 10 50 37 +13 60
8 Tuttocuoio 38 15 10 13 43 43 0 55
9 Prato[a] 38 15 10 13 50 48 +2 54
10 Cannara 38 12 15 11 33 38 −5 51
11 Sporting Trestina 38 13 11 14 39 40 −1 50
12 Aglianese 38 10 16 12 43 52 −9 46
13 Real Forte Querceta 38 12 10 16 42 54 −12 46
14 Sangiovannese 38 11 12 15 36 41 −5 45
15 Bastia 38 12 9 17 45 56 −11 45 Qualification to relegation play-out
16 Scandicci 38 11 10 17 44 53 −9 43
17 Viareggio (R) 38 8 13 17 42 50 −8 37
18 Sinalunghese (R) 38 8 13 17 30 54 −24 37
19 Sangimignano (R) 38 8 12 18 22 51 −29 36 Relegation to Eccellenza
20 Massese (R) 38 2 10 26 26 64 −38 16
Updated to match(es) played on 1 June 2019. Source: [citation needed]
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. ^ 1 point deducted due to financial irregularities.

Girone F[edit]

League table[edit]

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion, qualification or relegation
1 Romagna Centro Cesena (C, P) 38 25 8 5 70 29 +41 83 Promotion to Serie C
2 Matelica 38 25 5 8 74 36 +38 80 Qualification to promotion play-offs
3 Recanatese 38 15 18 5 55 35 +20 63
4 Pineto 38 17 11 10 59 41 +18 62
5 Sangiustese 38 15 16 7 49 39 +10 61
6 Francavilla (D, R) 38 15 15 8 59 44 +15 60 Club disbanded
7 San Nicolò 38 14 12 12 48 43 +5 54
8 Jesina 38 12 15 11 34 38 −4 51
9 Montegiorgio 38 13 12 13 36 43 −7 51
10 Sammaurese 38 12 13 13 36 48 −12 49
11 Savignanese 38 12 12 14 43 43 0 48
12 Città di Campobasso[a] 38 12 13 13 50 50 0 46
13 Real Giulianova 38 11 11 16 35 48 −13 44
14 Forlì 38 10 13 15 47 47 0 43
15 Avezzano[b] 38 13 6 19 47 50 −3 45 Qualification to relegation play-out
16 Vastese 38 11 9 18 47 61 −14 42
17 Olympia Agnonese[c] 38 8 15 15 36 47 −11 36
18 Santarcangelo (R) 38 8 13 17 41 61 −20 37
19 Isernia (R) 38 8 11 19 28 53 −25 35 Relegation to Eccellenza
20 Castelfidardo (R) 38 5 10 23 35 73 −38 25
Updated to match(es) played on 1 June 2019. Source: [citation needed]
(C) Champions; (D) Disqualified; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. ^ 3 point deducted due to financial irregularities.
  2. ^ 3 point deducted due to financial irregularities.
  3. ^ Olympia Agnonese lost the relegation play-out and was initially relegated, but then readmitted.

Girone G[edit]

League table[edit]

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion, qualification or relegation
1 Avellino (C, P) 38 26 5 7 70 36 +34 83 Promotion to Serie C
2 Lanusei 38 25 8 5 62 30 +32 83 Qualification to promotion play-offs
3 Trastevere 38 23 6 9 70 39 +31 75
4 Sassari Latte Dolce 38 19 14 5 56 32 +24 71
5 Cassino 38 21 6 11 65 44 +21 69
6 Monterosi 38 20 7 11 58 39 +19 67
7 Latina 38 15 11 12 54 39 +15 56
8 Vis Artena 38 16 7 15 66 63 +3 55
9 Racing Aprilia 38 16 7 15 51 48 +3 55
10 Albalonga 38 14 12 12 63 51 +12 54
11 S.F.F. Atletico 38 15 9 14 64 55 +9 54
12 Flaminia 38 11 10 17 47 51 −4 43
13 Budoni 38 11 10 17 51 60 −9 43
14 Ladispoli 38 10 10 18 46 66 −20 40
15 Torres 38 12 4 22 35 59 −24 40 Qualification to relegation play-out
16 Ostiamare 38 9 12 17 35 45 −10 39
17 Città di Anagni[a] 38 8 15 15 29 42 −13 39
18 Castiadas (R) 38 8 12 18 43 62 −19 36
19 Lupa Roma[b] (R) 38 7 10 21 44 79 −35 29 Relegation to Eccellenza
20 Anzio (R) 38 4 5 29 29 98 −69 17
Updated to match(es) played on 1 June 2019. Source: [citation needed]
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. ^ Città di Anagni lost the relegation play-out and was initially relegated, but then readmitted.
  2. ^ 2 point deducted due to financial irregularities.

Girone H[edit]

League table[edit]

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion, qualification or relegation
1 Picerno[a] (C, P) 34 25 6 3 67 24 +43 78 Promotion to Serie C
2 Audace Cerignola 34 23 6 5 68 28 +40 75 Qualification to promotion play-offs
3 Taranto 34 21 8 5 65 28 +37 71
4 Bitonto 34 17 8 9 54 31 +23 59
5 Savoia 34 16 11 7 40 27 +13 59
6 Fidelis Andria 34 15 11 8 37 26 +11 56
7 Città di Fasano 34 14 8 12 58 50 +8 50
8 Gravina 34 13 9 12 48 43 +5 48
9 Team Altamura 34 13 8 13 43 49 −6 47
10 Sorrento 34 12 7 15 47 50 −3 43
11 Francavilla 34 11 10 13 30 35 −5 43
12 Nardò 34 8 13 13 30 39 −9 37
13 Gelbison 34 8 13 13 37 49 −12 37 Qualification to relegation play-out
14 Sarnese (R) 34 10 6 18 32 50 −18 36
15 Nola 34 11 3 20 36 55 −19 36
16 Città di Gragnano (R) 34 8 9 17 30 43 −13 33
17 Pomigliano (R) 34 4 7 23 17 59 −42 19 Relegation to Eccellenza
18 Granata (R) 34 3 5 26 21 74 −53 14
Updated to match(es) played on 1 June 2019. Source: [citation needed]
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. ^ 3 point deducted due to financial irregularities.

Girone I[edit]

League table[edit]

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion, qualification or relegation
1 Bari (C, P) 34 24 6 4 69 22 +47 78 Promotion to Serie C
2 Turris[a] 34 21 6 7 73 27 +46 67 Qualification to promotion play-offs
3 Marsala 34 14 11 9 44 30 +14 53
4 Portici 34 13 11 10 47 46 +1 50
5 Castrovillari 34 12 13 9 40 39 +1 49
6 Cittanovese 34 13 8 13 55 53 +2 47
7 Palmese 34 11 14 9 34 32 +2 47
8 Nocerina 34 11 14 9 33 39 −6 47
9 Acireale[b] 34 13 8 13 50 51 −1 46
10 Troina 34 10 15 9 34 35 −1 45
11 Città di Gela (D, R) 34 12 8 14 49 50 −1 44 Club disbanded
12 Messina 34 11 10 13 40 44 −4 43
13 Sancataldese (R) 34 11 9 14 52 51 +1 42 Qualification to relegation play-out
14 Città di Messina 34 11 7 16 32 50 −18 40
15 Locri (R) 34 11 6 17 41 60 −19 39
16 Roccella 34 8 14 12 32 46 −14 38
17 Rotonda (R) 34 8 7 19 33 47 −14 31 Relegation to Eccellenza
18 Igea Virtus (R) 34 4 9 21 16 52 −36 21
Updated to match(es) played on 1 June 2019. Source: [citation needed]
(C) Champions; (D) Disqualified; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. ^ 2 point deducted due to financial irregularities.
  2. ^ 1 point deducted due to financial irregularities.

Scudetto Serie D[edit]

The nine group winners enter a tournament which determines the overall Serie D champions and the winner is awarded the Scudetto Serie D.

First round[edit]

  • division winners placed into 3 groups of 3
  • group winners and best second-placed team qualify for semi-finals
  • rank in Discipline Cup and head-to-head will break a tie or ties in points for the top position in a group
Group 1
Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
Lecco 2 1 1 0 5 4 +1 4
Como 2 0 2 0 3 3 0 2
Arzignano Valchiampo 2 0 1 1 1 2 −1 1
Source: [citation needed]
12 May 2019
Arzignano Valchiampo (C) 0–0 Como (B) Arzignano
18 May 2019
Lecco (A) 2–1 Arzignano Valchiampo (C) Lecco
22 May 2019
Como (B) 3–3 Lecco (A) Como


Group 2
Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
Romagna Centro Cesena 2 2 0 0 4 1 +3 6
Pergolettese 2 1 0 1 3 4 −1 3
Pianese 2 0 0 2 1 3 −2 0
Source: [citation needed]
12 May 2019
Pianese (E) 0–1 Romagna Centro Cesena (F) Piancastagnaio
19 May 2019
Pergolettese (D) 2-1 Pianese (E) Crema
22 May 2019
Romagna Centro Cesena (F) 3–1 Pergolettese (D) Cesena


Group 3
Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
Avellino 2 2 0 0 2 0 +2 6
Bari 2 0 1 1 0 1 −1 1
Picerno 2 0 1 1 0 1 −1 1
Source: [citation needed]
12 May 2019
Bari (I) 0–0 Picerno (H) Bari
19 May 2019
Avellino (G) 1–0 Bari (I) Avellino
22 May 2019
Picerno (H) 0–1 Avellino (G) Picerno


Semi-finals[edit]

  • On neutral ground.
31 May 2019
Romagna Centro Cesena (F) 0-2 Lecco (A) Foligno
31 May 2019
Avellino (G) 3-0 Pergolettese (D) Gubbio


Final[edit]

  • On neutral ground.
2 June 2019
Lecco (A) 1-1 (0–2 pen.) Avellino (G) Perugia


Scudetto winners: Avellino

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