Sampdoria avoid relegation from Serie B after Salernitana game suspended | OneFootball

Sampdoria will secure a 3-0 win by default in the second leg of the relegation playout game against Salernitana, thereby ensuring Serie B survival, while the Granata will play in Serie C next season.

Sampdoria secured Serie B survival after their game against Salernitana was suspended at minute 65 on Sunday night.

Sampdoria avoid Serie C relegation

The Blucerchiati were leading 2-0 in the second leg of the relegation playout, sparking anger from the Granata ultras, who threw firecrackers, smoke bombs, and seats onto the pitch, forcing police to intervene.

Samp had been relegated in the regular season, but Brescia’s financial irregularities led to a point deduction for the Lombardy-based side, who were relegated to Serie C instead of Sampdoria.

The Blucerchiati had won the first-leg playout 2-0 last week, and the second-leg tie against Salernitana was postponed from Friday to Monday due to a massive food poisoning outbreak in the Granata team.

Second consecutive Salernitana relegation

SALERNO, ITALY – MAY 20: US Salernitana supporters display a banner before the Serie A TIM match between US Salernitana and Hellas Verona FC at Stadio Arechi on May 20, 2024 in Salerno, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Anger from the Salernitana ultras forced the referee to suspend the game three times last night before it was ultimately terminated at minute 65. This means Samp will secure a 3-0 win by default, thereby ensuring their stay in Serie B.

Salernitana, on the other hand, have been relegated for the second time in a row as they had already been dropped from Serie A to Serie B just a year ago.