Livorno and Empoli played out a 1-1 draw in a Club Friendlies fixture on 8 August 2026. The match ended level after both sides found the net in the second half. Nothing more was expected from a pre-season warm-up, though the result did little to separate two teams still searching for rhythm.
Regazzetti broke the deadlock at the 53-minute mark, giving the home side a slender advantage. Empoli responded three minutes later with an equaliser at 67'. By then the tempo had settled into something more measured, less frantic than a typical friendly. And here's the thing — neither side pushed for a winner once the score was level.
The statistics told a story of even contest. Livorno held 49 per cent possession while Empoli edged to 51. Both teams registered similar numbers of attacks, with the hosts managing 59 and the visitors 64. Corners went 6-3 in Livorno's favour, though that hardly shifted the balance.
Neither side picked up a booking or a red card, which suggests the match never got heated. Livorno committed two offsides while Empoli stayed onside throughout. Throw-ins favoured the hosts 7-4, reflecting their slightly more direct approach.
This result follows a mixed run for both clubs. Livorno had beaten Modena 2-1 on 1 August before drawing with Givizzano Borgo Mozzano in mid-July. Empoli's recent form included a 1-1 draw against Spezia and a narrow win over Virtus Entella.
Three points each would have been generous, so a share of the spoils feels fair enough. The friendly served its purpose without delivering anything dramatic. To be fair, both managers had other priorities than this particular scoreline.