A.C. Reggiana 1919 secured an impressive 3-1 home win over Empoli at the Mapei Stadium - Città del Tricolore on August 30, 2025. The hosts put on a commanding display to start their Serie B season with a statement victory. Reggiana took control early, scoring two first-half goals to establish a comfortable lead. Empoli, a team with promotion aspirations, improved after the break and managed to pull a goal back, offering a brief glimmer of hope. However, any thoughts of a comeback were extinguished when Reggiana scored a decisive third goal to seal the three points. The result was a significant upset and served as an early warning of Reggiana's potential, while it marked a disappointing start to the campaign for Empoli.