Lecce 1-2 Bologna: substitute Enem wins it for the visitors
Reviewed by Elison · Sun 11 Oct 2026Serie A
LecceFULL-TIME
BolognaSunday 11 October 2026 · 15:00
Our score 1-1MissedHot tip Full-time draw✗ Lost
Bologna secured a 2-1 victory away at Lecce in Serie A, a result that extended their recent dominance in this fixture and handed the hosts a fourth defeat in their last five league outings. It was a game of momentum shifts, substitution-inspired goals, and enough late drama to keep both sets of supporters engaged until the final whistle.
How the Game Unfolded
Ivan Ilić was booked for Lecce in the tenth minute, and the game’s first goal followed seven minutes later: Riccardo Orsolini put Bologna ahead, with Nicolò Cambiaghi taking the assist to make it 1-0. Paco Esteban was booked for Lecce in the 31st minute, and Torbjørn Heggem followed for Bologna in the 44th. Deep into first-half stoppage time, Youssef Maleh was also booked for Lecce, rounding off a fractious opening half.
Bologna introduced Jay Enem from the bench in the 62nd minute, and two minutes later Lecce drew level: Amar Fatah scored, assisted by Danilo Veiga, to make it 1-1. The equaliser stood for just over ten minutes. On 75 minutes, Enem settled the contest, scoring the winner with an assist from Nicolò Cambiaghi to restore Bologna’s lead at 2-1. Both coaches made further changes in the closing stages, and Oussama El Azzouzi was booked for Bologna in the fourth minute of stoppage time, but the result did not change.
The Numbers
Despite losing the match, Lecce were the dominant force with the ball, holding 57% possession and completing 342 of their 409 attempted passes. They also created the greater volume of chances, registering 19 total shots — 14 of which came from inside the box — with five on target. Bologna, by contrast, were more economical with fewer resources. They managed just ten shots, five of which were on target, and their expected goals figure of 2.00 was higher than Lecce’s 1.49. Bologna’s goalkeeper made four saves to Lecce’s three. In terms of discipline, Lecce collected three yellow cards to Bologna’s two. Lecce also earned ten corner kicks to Bologna’s three, underlining the home side’s territorial pressure without the reward to match.
In the context of recent form, the result continued a troubling run for Lecce, who have now won just one of their last five Serie A matches, conceding 12 goals in that period. Bologna, meanwhile, have not kept a clean sheet in their last five, but their ability to score when it matters — particularly on the road — proved decisive. In the history between these two sides, Bologna have now won three of the last five meetings, with the other two ending level, and Lecce are still searching for a victory in this fixture.
Conclusion
Bologna’s efficiency and composure in front of goal ultimately proved the difference in a game Lecce contributed to generously. Jay Enem’s winner, arriving as a substitute, encapsulated an evening where the decisive moments came in flashes, and Bologna took theirs with greater conviction.
