Salernitana 1 – 1 Cavese | Italian Serie C
Sunday, September 6, 2026 – Stadio Arechi, Salerno

A tightly contested Serie C derby ended with honours even as Cavese held Salernitana to a 1-1 draw at the Stadio Arechi. While Salernitana entered the match as clear favourites, Cavese produced a disciplined performance to take home a valuable point from a local rivalry that always carries an extra edge.

Salernitana Take an Early Lead

From the opening whistle, Salernitana dictated possession and tried to turn the match into a one-way attack. They were rewarded midway through the first half when a well-flighted free-kick was met by a powerful header that gave Cavese’s goalkeeper no time to react. The home fans celebrated what looked like the beginning of a comfortable evening.

But rather than sit back after finding the net, Cavese grew into the match. They responded with more assertive pressing and began to create opportunities on the counter-attack. Salernitana continued to control the ball, but the threat from Cavese was growing, and the visitors carried real momentum into the interval.

Cavese’s Second-Half Response

The equaliser arrived twenty minutes after the restart. Cavese showed composure in possession, worked the ball to the edge of the area, and produced a low shot that found the bottom corner. Salernitana’s defenders were slow to close down the shot, and the Stadio Arechi suddenly fell quiet.

The goal gave Cavese even more belief. For long spells of the second half, they protected their penalty area with discipline and organisation. Salernitana pushed forward in waves looking for a late winner, but the Cavese goalkeeper stood firm, producing a string of saves to preserve the draw.

Salernitana Frustrated on Home Soil

Salernitana will count this as lost points in front of their own supporters. Despite dominating territory and creating more opportunities on balance, they were unable to break down a stubborn Cavese side that grew more confident as the minutes ticked by. The result serves as a cautionary tale for the Granata’s promotion ambitions, highlighting the need for better execution in the final third.

For Cavese, the point is far more precious. A hard-earned derby draw away from home can do wonders for the dressing room, and the performance suggests the team are fully capable of competing with Serie C’s stronger outfits. With the season in its early stages, both clubs know there are plenty of points still to play for.