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Modena Edge Reggiana 2–1 in Emilia Derby to Boost Serie B Hopes
Modena FC 2018 secured an important 2–1 victory over AC Reggiana on Friday, taking the honours in an Emilia derby that could prove significant in the closing stretch of the Serie B season. The Matchday 37 clash, part of the regular season schedule, finished with the hosts narrowly on top after a competitive encounter.
Playing in front of their home fans, Modena did enough to outscore their regional rivals and keep their campaign on track as the league heads towards its decisive final rounds. Reggiana, meanwhile, were left to reflect on a missed opportunity to take points off a direct rival in Italy’s second tier.
Specific information on goal scorers, timings, substitutions and disciplinary incidents from this match has not been provided in the available data. As a result, detailed minute-by-minute events, individual performances and tactical turning points cannot be fully reported. What is confirmed, however, is the final scoreline: Modena FC 2018 2, AC Reggiana 1.
The result gives Modena a valuable boost in Serie B, with every point critical at this late stage of the regular season. For Reggiana, the narrow defeat represents a setback in their own objectives, whether pushing up the table or consolidating their status for next year.
Fans looking for more context on both clubs and the league can find further information via Ballaxy’s dedicated pages: follow Modena FC 2018, track AC Reggiana, and stay updated on the wider promotion and relegation picture in Serie B. A full match overview is also available on the Modena vs Reggiana match centre.
Serie B Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Venezia FC
|
37 | 23 | 10 | 4 | 75 | 31 | 44 | 79 | D W W D W |
| 2 |
Frosinone Calcio
|
37 | 22 | 12 | 3 | 71 | 34 | 37 | 78 | W W W D W |
| 3 |
AC Monza
|
37 | 22 | 9 | 6 | 59 | 30 | 29 | 75 | L W W W D |
| 4 |
Palermo FC
|
37 | 20 | 12 | 5 | 61 | 31 | 30 | 72 | W D W D W |
| 5 |
US Catanzaro
|
37 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 60 | 48 | 12 | 59 | L W D D D |
| 6 |
Modena FC 2018
|
37 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 49 | 35 | 14 | 55 | W L L D D |
| 7 |
SS Juve Stabia
|
37 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 43 | 44 | -1 | 50 | L D D W L |
| 8 |
Mantova 1911 SSD
|
37 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 45 | 52 | -7 | 46 | W W L W W |
| 9 |
AC Cesena
|
37 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 42 | 52 | -10 | 46 | D D L L D |
| 10 |
Calcio Avellino SSD
|
37 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 42 | 55 | -13 | 46 | L W W D L |
| 11 |
Carrarese Calcio
|
37 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 46 | 50 | -4 | 44 | D L D L W |
| 12 |
UC Sampdoria
|
37 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 35 | 47 | -12 | 44 | W D L W W |
| 13 |
Padova Calcio
|
37 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 35 | 46 | -11 | 43 | W L W W L |
| 14 |
Empoli FC
|
37 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 45 | 52 | -7 | 40 | W L D L L |
| 15 |
FC Südtirol
|
37 | 8 | 16 | 13 | 37 | 47 | -10 | 40 | L L L D D |
| 16 |
ACD Virtus Entella
|
37 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 34 | 50 | -16 | 39 | L W D D L |
| 17 |
SSC Bari
|
37 | 9 | 10 | 18 | 35 | 58 | -23 | 37 | W L L L W |
| 18 |
Delfino Pescara 1936
|
37 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 50 | 65 | -15 | 34 | L D D L W |
| 19 |
Spezia Calcio
|
37 | 8 | 10 | 19 | 42 | 58 | -16 | 34 | D L W L L |
| 20 |
AC Reggiana
|
37 | 8 | 10 | 19 | 35 | 56 | -21 | 34 | L D L W L |
