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Chiffi to referee Lecce v Roma in Serie A week 2; strong record for Roma
·26 August 2026·45d ago

Chiffi to referee Lecce v Roma in Serie A week 2; strong record for Roma

Source: Roma News

Daniele Chiffi will officiate Lecce versus Roma on Monday 31 August at 18:30 at the Stadio Via del Mare in the second round of Serie A 2026–27. The Padova referee will be supported by assistants Imperiale and Cecconi, with Di Bello as fourth official. Di Paolo will oversee VAR duties, assisted by Paganessi.

Roma's record against Chiffi stands at 9 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats—a positive balance ahead of the trip to Puglia. The teams' most recent meeting under Chiffi came in the 36th round of last season, when Roma won 2–3 against Parma at the Stadio Ennio Tardini.

Lecce's history with the Padova referee is less encouraging. The Salento side have won 4 times against Chiffi, drawn 3 and lost 8. Their last encounter came in matchday 22 of the 2025–26 Serie A season, a goalless draw with Lazio.

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Roma will travel to Lecce on Monday 31 August at 18:30 for their first away fixture of the season, with Daniele Chiffi appointed as referee. The Padova official will be assisted by Imperiale and Cecconi, with Di Bello as fourth official, Di Paolo overseeing VAR, and Paganessi as assistant VAR. This marks Roma's second Serie A match following their impressive 4–0 opening victory over Fiorentina at the Olimpico.

Chiffi brings a strong recent record with Roma, having overseen 14 previous matches with a tally of 9 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats for the Giallorossi. His most recent appointment involved last season's crucial 3–2 victory over Parma, a result that proved important in Roma's Champions League qualification push. However, the referee's presence also carries controversial history with the club. In 2023, José Mourinho launched a scathing public attack on Chiffi following Roma's draw with Monza, criticizing him as "technically terrible" and "the worst referee I have found in my career," comments that earned the manager a suspension.

The coverage shows a notable contrast regarding Lecce's experience with Chiffi. While Roma's historical record is favourable, Lecce have struggled significantly under the same official, winning just 4 times against him while losing 8 and drawing 3.

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“Lunedì 31 agosto, alle 18:30 allo stadio Via del Mare, è in programma la seconda giornata di Serie A 2026‑27 tra Lecce e Roma. In vista della sfida, la Lega Serie A ha reso note le designazioni arbitrali per il secondo turno. Sarà Daniele Chiffi della sezione di Padova a dirigere la gara. Gli…”

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