Avellino secured a dramatic 2-1 home win over Sampdoria in a Serie B clash on January 10, 2026, at the Stadio Partenio-Adriano Lombardi. The Wolves claimed a significant scalp by defeating the promotion-chasing Blucerchiati with a late goal. Sampdoria took the lead in the first half, but Avellino fought back to equalize early in the second period. The match looked headed for a draw until Avellino scored a winner in the dying minutes, sending the home fans into raptures. The result was a major boost for Avellino's league position, pulling them further from the relegation battle, while it dealt a blow to Sampdoria's automatic promotion ambitions. The Sampdoria coach was critical of his team's game management in the final stages, whereas the Avellino manager praised his squad's never-say-die attitude.