Lecce vs Sassuolo LIVE: Serie A result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Lecce face Sassuolo in Serie A today.

Italy’s top flight has seen a rotating cast of teams at the top since the dominance of Juventus was ended, with both Inter Milan and AC Milan claiming a title apiece before Napoli finished top last term.

Jose Mourinho’s Roma, Lazio led by Maurizio Sarri and Atalanta, under Gian Piero Gasperini, are also all exciting clubs with European or trophy ambitions, highlighting the competitive nature of the league.

Meanwhile, the likes of Monza, Salernitana, Empoli and Cagliari all might struggle this season - but are all good enough to trouble the top teams on their day.

Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

Lecce vs Sassuolo

Corner, Lecce. Conceded by Martin Erlic.

6 October 2023 20:55

Lecce vs Sassuolo

Attempt blocked. Nikola Krstovic (Lecce) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Pontus Almqvist with a cross.

6 October 2023 20:55

Lecce vs Sassuolo

Foul by Andrea Pinamonti (Sassuolo).

6 October 2023 20:54

Lecce vs Sassuolo

Second Half begins Lecce 0, Sassuolo 1.

6 October 2023 20:53

Lecce vs Sassuolo

First Half ends, Lecce 0, Sassuolo 1.

6 October 2023 20:37

Lecce vs Sassuolo

Attempt missed. Federico Baschirotto (Lecce) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Antonino Gallo with a cross following a corner.

6 October 2023 20:33

Lecce vs Sassuolo

Corner, Lecce. Conceded by Andrea Consigli.

6 October 2023 20:32

Lecce vs Sassuolo

Attempt saved. Pontus Almqvist (Lecce) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Hamza Rafia.

6 October 2023 20:32

Lecce vs Sassuolo

Marcus Pedersen (Sassuolo) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

6 October 2023 20:31

Lecce vs Sassuolo

Hamza Rafia (Lecce) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

6 October 2023 20:30