Palermo vs Lecce (17 August 2026, Coppa Italia): match facts, form and head-to-head

Palermo secured a comfortable 2‑0 home win over Lecce, extending their flawless start to the season and consolidating the top spot with 13 points from four victories and a draw. The win widened their goal difference to +5 (10‑5) while leaving Lecce still stuck in the lower half of the table, languishing in 12th place with six points and a -5 deficit (5‑10). This result also settled the head‑to‑head record for the campaign, giving Palermo the sole advantage after their earlier triumph against the southern side. With the three points added, Palermo now sits three clear of the nearest challenger, while Lecce remains three points behind the safety zone.