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Lecce vs AS Roma: Head-to-Head Stats and Historical Context

Lecce host AS Roma at Stadio Via del Mare in Lecce on 31 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:30 UTC in the Serie A Regular Season - 2. Both sides opened the 2026 campaign with victories and arrive in good early-season shape, adding extra intrigue to this fixture. With Champions League league stage places the stated target for both clubs, the points on offer here carry clear weight in the wider context of the season.

The standings underline how finely poised this encounter could be. AS Roma sit 1st in Serie A after one round, with 3 points and a +4 goal difference following a dominant 4-0 home win. Lecce are 4th, also on 3 points, with a +2 goal difference after a 2-0 away success. For fans and analysts looking into Lecce vs AS Roma stats, this is a meeting between two sides who started the 2026 season with clean sheets and convincing attacking displays, now set to test themselves against stronger opposition.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a clear advantage for AS Roma in the recent Lecce vs AS Roma head-to-head series.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • Lecce wins: 0
  • Draws: 1
  • AS Roma wins: 4

Lecce vs AS Roma Timeline & Historical Context

The Lecce vs AS Roma timeline in recent Serie A seasons has been dominated by the capital club, with all five recorded meetings coming in league play. The sequence begins on 1 April 2024 in Serie A Regular Season - 30, when Lecce and AS Roma drew 0-0 at Stadio Ettore Giardiniero - Via del Mare. That goalless contest remains Lecce’s only point in this run of fixtures.

On 7 December 2024, the sides met again in Serie A Regular Season - 15 at Stadio Olimpico in Roma. AS Roma, at home, produced a strong attacking display, winning 4-1 after leading 1-1 at half-time. That result set the tone for Roma’s superiority in the match-up, combining firepower in attack with the ability to pull away after the interval.

The 2024-2025 Serie A season saw the rivalry continue with two more meetings. On 29 March 2025, in Regular Season - 30, Lecce hosted at Stadio Ettore Giardiniero - Via del Mare and fell 1-0, with AS Roma edging a tight contest after a 0-0 first half. Then, on 6 January 2026 in Regular Season - 19, Lecce again played at home at Stadio Via del Mare but were beaten 2-0 by AS Roma, who led 1-0 at the break. Most recently, on 22 March 2026 in Regular Season - 30 at Stadio Olimpico in Rome, AS Roma prevailed 1-0 after a goalless first half. Taken together, the Lecce vs AS Roma timeline underlines a pattern: Roma consistently finding ways to win, often by narrow margins, while keeping Lecce’s attack largely under control.

Lecce vs AS Roma Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Lecce vs AS Roma stats point to a one-sided record in favour of the visitors, particularly in terms of goals scored and defensive solidity.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Lecce 1 - 8 AS Roma
  • Average Goals per Match: Lecce 0.20 vs AS Roma 1.60

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Stadio Via del Mare: 3 matches played here — Lecce won 0 (as home side), AS Roma won 2 (as away side), 1 draw
  • At Stadio Olimpico: 2 matches played here — AS Roma won 2 (as home side), Lecce won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Lecce vs AS Roma Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Lecce vs AS Roma last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 22 March 2026: AS Roma 1-0 Lecce (Half-time: 0-0) – Serie A Regular Season - 30
  • 6 January 2026: Lecce 0-2 AS Roma (Half-time: 0-1) – Serie A Regular Season - 19
  • 29 March 2025: Lecce 0-1 AS Roma (Half-time: 0-0) – Serie A Regular Season - 30
  • 7 December 2024: AS Roma 4-1 Lecce (Half-time: 1-1) – Serie A Regular Season - 15
  • 1 April 2024: Lecce 0-0 AS Roma (Half-time: 0-0) – Serie A Regular Season - 30

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Lecce Matches Results and Stats

For the 2026 Serie A season to date, Lecce have made a perfect start. They have played 1 match, away from home, and won it 2-0, combining a solid defensive structure with efficient finishing. That victory also delivered a clean sheet, underlining early defensive organisation. With a 4-3-3 formation used once so far and no failures to score, Lecce enter this clash with momentum but now face a much sterner test against AS Roma.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date)

Last 5 AS Roma Matches Results and Stats

AS Roma’s 2026 Serie A campaign has also begun strongly. They have played 1 match, at home, and won 4-0, showcasing a potent attack and a watertight defence. With a 3-4-2-1 setup used in that fixture, Roma produced the biggest home win of their young season and kept a clean sheet. They have yet to concede or fail to score, indicating both ends of the pitch are functioning well ahead of this trip to Lecce.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across five recent Serie A meetings, AS Roma hold a commanding historical edge over Lecce, with 4 wins, 1 draw, and an 8-1 aggregate scoreline. The venue split reinforces this picture: Roma have been perfect at Stadio Olimpico and highly effective at Stadio Via del Mare, where Lecce have yet to record a victory in this sequence. Offensively, Roma average 1.60 goals per game in this fixture, while limiting Lecce to just 0.20, and the last four encounters have all ended in Roma’s favour, three of them without Lecce scoring. Coupled with both teams’ strong but limited 2026 form — clean-sheet wins for each on opening day — the trends lean towards AS Roma maintaining their upper hand, while Lecce will look to leverage home advantage to disrupt a historically one-sided matchup.

Lecce vs AS Roma H2H Statistics updated on 26 August 2026.

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