Key Takeaways:
- Roma secured a 2-0 victory against Lecce away in their 19th Serie A fixture
- Evan Ferguson opened the scoring in the 14th minute, with Artem Dovbyk adding a second after the interval
- Lecce registered just one shot on target and remain close to the relegation zone
Match Overview
Following their narrow 0-1 defeat to Atalanta in their first match of the year, Roma swiftly rebounded by overcoming Lecce 2-0 in another away fixture. This clash, which marked the 19th round of Serie A, signalled the midpoint of the campaign for the capital club as they reached 36 points, ensuring they remained in proximity to the league leaders despite having played more games.
Vinciamo noi! 💛❤️
Battiamo il Lecce al Via del Mare grazie ai gol di Ferguson e Dovbyk ⚽️⚽️#LecceRoma pic.twitter.com/8n6eXUSdnd
— AS Roma (@OfficialASRoma) January 6, 2026
Key Moments and Player Contributions
There was no doubting Roma’s dominance at the Via del Mare stadium, as the side secured all three points with goals in each half. The breakthrough came in the 14th minute when Irish international Evan Ferguson found the net after receiving an assist from Paulo Dybala. The visitors thought they had doubled their advantage soon after, but their goal was disallowed.
Substitute Artem Dovbyk entered the fray and made an immediate impact, extending Roma’s lead in the 71st minute. Unfortunately for the striker, he later sustained an injury and was forced to withdraw from the match.
| Team | Score | Goal Scorers | Points After Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roma | 2 | Evan Ferguson (14′), Artem Dovbyk (71′) | 36 |
| Lecce | 0 | – | 17 |
Implications for Both Sides
Lecce struggled to trouble the Roma defence, recording only one shot on target throughout the contest. The hosts continue to hover perilously close to the relegation zone as the season reaches its halfway point.
Meanwhile, Roma’s timely response to their recent defeat allows them to sustain their pursuit of the title, maintaining pressure at the top end of the Serie A table.
