Sassuolo Women 1-3 AS Roma Women — AS Roma Women delivered a composed and clinical away performance in Italian Women’s Serie A on 27 September 2026, defeating Sassuolo Women 3-1 at the Stadio Enzo Ricci. The result strengthens Roma’s position among the league’s leading clubs and leaves Sassuolo searching for consistency in the early weeks of the season.

Roma take control in Serie A clash

From the opening whistle, Roma looked the more assured side. The visitors pressed high, moved the ball quickly through midfield, and forced Sassuolo into a series of hurried clearances. Roma’s breakthrough came in the 18th minute when a well-worked move down the right ended with a low cross that was converted from close range.

Sassuolo responded with spirit. The home side found an equaliser in the 34th minute after a clever turn in the box drew a foul, and the resulting penalty was dispatched confidently. For a brief period, the match looked set to become a tense back-and-forth affair.

Key moments that decided the match

• 18’ — Roma open the scoring: A quick passing sequence stretched the Sassuolo defence and produced the first goal of the night.
• 34’ — Sassuolo equalise: The home side won a penalty and converted it to level the score at 1-1.
• 42’ — Roma restore the lead: A curling effort from the edge of the area restored Roma’s advantage just before half-time.
• 78’ — Roma seal the win: A counter-attack ended with a composed finish, making it 3-1 and putting the result beyond doubt.

Tactical story: Roma’s pressing and Sassuolo’s struggles

Roma’s 4-3-3 shape allowed them to control the middle third. Their midfielders consistently won second balls, and their full-backs pushed high to pin Sassuolo back. Sassuolo tried to build from the back, but too often their first pass was rushed, allowing Roma to regain possession in dangerous areas.

Defensively, Roma were disciplined after the equaliser. They narrowed the spaces between the lines and forced Sassuolo into wide areas, where crosses were comfortably dealt with. Sassuolo’s best moments came from set-pieces and individual dribbling, but they lacked a sustained spell of pressure in the second half.

Standout players and season impact

Roma’s attacking trio caused problems all evening, with the central striker holding the ball up effectively and the wide forwards stretching the defence. The midfield anchor also deserve credit for breaking up play and starting counters. For Sassuolo, the goalkeeper made several saves to keep the score respectable, while their captain tried to drive the team forward from midfield.

The three points lift Roma in the Italian Women’s Serie A standings and reinforce their title credentials. Sassuolo, meanwhile, will need to tighten their defensive organisation if they are to climb the table. The head-to-head record between these sides now favours Roma, and the return fixture later in the season will be an important opportunity for Sassuolo to respond.