Empoli and A.C. Reggiana 1919 shared the points in a 1-1 draw in Serie B on February 16, 2026, at the Stadio Carlo Castellani. The match was an entertaining encounter with both teams showing attacking intent from the outset. Reggiana took a shock lead early in the first half, capitalizing on a defensive mistake to score a simple tap-in. Empoli, pushing for promotion, responded with sustained pressure and found their equalizer just before halftime through a well-placed shot from the edge of the area. The second half saw both sides create chances to win it, with Empoli's striker missing a golden opportunity from close range and Reggiana's goalkeeper making a spectacular save to deny a late winner. The draw is a result that does little to help either team's immediate ambitions, with Empoli missing a chance to gain ground on the top spots and Reggiana earning a respectable point on the road. Both managers acknowledged the competitive nature of the match in their post-game comments.