After nine days of the championship, the 2026/2027 SerieB standings show Palermo in the lead and Mantua having made the most significant growth compared to the previous year. Palermo, led by Filippo Inzaghi, reached 23 points, seven more than the 16 obtained in the same phase of the 2025/2026 championship, confirming the team's competitiveness. Modena, in second place, collected 19 points, albeit with a negative balance of two points compared to the previous championship, when they had 21.
The most surprising result is that of Mantova, which is currently in fourth position with 17 points, twelve more than the only five points obtained after nine matchdays last year. No other team has seen such an improvement. Sudtirol and Padova also showed progress, with 13 points each (+3 and +1 compared to the previous year). In contrast, Avellino and Virtus Entella remained in line with the previous season, with 12 and 10 points respectively, while Carrarese recorded a drop of four points, reaching 10.
On the other hand, several teams had a less productive start to the championship compared to twelve months ago. Cesena and Juve Stabia, both with a balance of -6 points, recorded drops of 6 and 8 points compared to the previous season. If the sanction were excluded, Cesena would have obtained 12 points, reducing the gap to -2. Empoli and Catanzaro have lost three and four points respectively compared to the last tournament. Sampdoria, with five points, suffered a drop of one point.
In summary, the current ranking sees Palermo in the lead, followed by Modena, Ascoli and Mantua. The teams at the top of the table showed significant improvements, especially Mantova, while some teams at the bottom, such as Cesena, Juve Stabia and Carrarese, had a weaker start. The championship continues with the promising potential for further surprises in the coming days.