The official sister cities of Lecce are:[13], This article is about the city in Italy. In the semi-final, they beat Pisa in both legs (1–0 away and 2–1 at home) to secure a place in the final against AlbinoLeffe. The Bishop's Palace and Seminary, two Baroque monuments, are also in the square. [5][6] Lecce then fought against Genoa for survival and made it to the last day of the 2019–20 season before being relegated with a home loss to Parma. Most Common Scoreline: Brescia-Lecce (3 Matches) Brescia. Proseguendo la navigazione, accedendo ad altre aree del sito o interagendo con elementi del sito manifesti il tuo … In terms of industry, the "Lecce stone"—a particular kind of limestone[8]—is one of the city's main exports, because it is very soft and workable, thus suitable for sculptures. In 2007, Lecce gained more points than any other team in Serie B. After a large drop in form, recording 10 losses in 18 matches, Zeman was sacked as manager and replaced by Giuseppe Papadopulo. Lecce stayed down in Serie C for six seasons during this period, though this was not a particularly successful time for the club. U.S. Lecce is also mentioned in many songs.[61]. Then they won the first leg 1–0 away, before securing a 1–1 draw in the second leg at the Studio Via del Mare to gain promotion. Informativa. 44%. Lazio. It was restored to Roman rule in 549, and remained part of the Eastern Empire for five centuries, with brief conquests by Saracens, Lombards, Hungarians and Slavs. Lecce players and fans are nicknamed salentini or simply giallorossi or lupi. Italy - List of Women's Topscorers. Lecce managed to struggle until the final game. Once more, it proved a struggle in Serie A despite the best efforts of striker Francesco Palmieri and a famous away win against Milan on 19 October 1997. | Goal.com", "CALCIOSCOMMESSE ALL’ITALIANA: ALTRI 41 INDAGATI", "FIDELIS, TRE ARRIVI ALLA CORTE DI PANARELLI: PETRARCA IN PORTA, VENTURINI IN DIFESA, RIGGIO A CENTROCAMPO", "Riccardo Fiamozzi è un nuovo calciatore dell'Empoli", https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=258419/match=300170268/report.html, "CAN 2021 (Q) – RDC : première pour Imbula contre le Gabon", "Aleksei Eremenko | Football Stats | No Club | Season 2004/2005 | 2004- | Soccer Base", "Lecce, Shakhov in campo per 75' con la nazionale ucraina", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=U.S._Lecce&oldid=994489660, Association football clubs established in 1908, Articles with Italian-language sources (it), Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Promoted (9) – 1984–85, 1987–88, 1992–93, 1996–97, 1998–99, 2002–03, 2007–08, 2009–10, 2018-19, Champions (4) – 1945–46, 1975–76, 1995–96, 2017–18, This page was last edited on 15 December 2020, at 23:53. Stars of the side included striker Pedro Pasculli and midfielders Antonio Conte and Paolo Benedetti. Bologna. LazioWiki.org - Presidente Onorario Erika Balestrieri Dal 2007 il primo sito enciclopedico online sulla Storia della S.S. Lazio 9 gennaio 2020: in tutte le librerie e piattaforme commerciali "Casacche Divise 1940-1945 - Gli atleti della Lazio nella Seconda Guerra Mondiale" Lecce experiences a Mediterranean climate (Köppen climate classification Csa). Lecce, Italy: Height: 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) Playing position: Midfielder: Senior career* Years: Team: Apps (Gls) 1964-1965 1965-1966 1966-1968 1968-1969 1969-1970 1970-1981 1981-1984 1984-1985 1985-1986 1986-1988: Lecce Sambenedettese Juventus Reggina Palermo Juventus Udinese Internazionale Milano Lecce Triestina: National team; 1972-1983: Italy Furthermore, the former president of Lecce, Semeraro, was suspended from all football activities for five years. Perugia. In 1944 and 1945, B-24 long-range bombers of the 98th Heavy Bomber Group attached to the 15th U.S. Army Air Force were based in Lecce, from where the crews flew missions over Italy, the Balkans, Austria, Germany and France. La Stampa titola: "I laziali tentennano per mezz'ora poi Bigon segna e il Lecce affonda".. L'articolo così prosegue: Sullo slancio dei successi ottenuti su Foggia e Brescia, la Lazio ha centrato la terza vittoria consecutiva battendo all'Olimpico il Lecce con un secco 4-0. The first colours worn by Lecce during this time were black and white stripes, known in Italy as bianconeri. Having gained 36 points in the second half of the season, Lecce ended the season in the middle of the table, in ninth place. Contribuisci a migliorarla secondo le convenzioni di Wikipedia. Foggia. Around this time, the club was in turmoil: the following season they withdrew from Serie C after four days, and then during the 1938–39 season, they finished in third place but were moved down to 12th after it was revealed the club had violated the league's federal regulations. The club competed in Serie A and in the Coppa Italia, starting in the third round.. The same year as their promotion, Lecce tasted cup success, winning the Coppa Italia Serie C. In 1976, Lecce took part in the Anglo-Italian Cup, notching up a 4–0 victory against Scarborough.[2]. The Serie B 1981–82 was the fiftieth tournament of this competition played in Italy since its creation. The match against them is called derby di Puglia. The County of Lecce was one of the largest and most important fiefs in the Kingdom of Sicily from 1053 to 1463, when it was annexed directly to the crown. Two decent seasons followed (finishing fourth and third in respective seasons), with star player Silvestri scoring 20 goals in one season, before the club was relegated. In the following season, Lecce finished in second place. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Famous performances include two sensational victories in a row, first against Italian giants Juventus 3–4 in Turin (the first ever win at the Stadio Delle Alpi for Lecce) and then against Internazionale 2–1 at the Stadio Via del Mare. Genova 1969 Roma C.F. 14 Losses. Lecce (US: / ˈ l ɛ tʃ eɪ, ˈ l eɪ tʃ eɪ /, Italian: (), locally ; Salentino: Lècce; Griko: Luppìu; Latin: Lupiae; Ancient Greek: Λουπίαι, romanized: Loupíai) is a historic city of 95,766 inhabitants (2015) in southern Italy, the capital of the province of Lecce, the second province in the region by population, as well as one of the most important cities of Apulia. Lecce is also an important agricultural centre, chiefly for its olive oil and wine production, as well as an industrial centre specializing in ceramic production. Lecce ended a satisfactory 2010–11 Serie A season successfully avoiding relegation with one match to spare after beating arch-rival and already relegated Bari 2–0 away on 15 May 2011. The official anthem of Lecce is Giallorossi per sempre composed by Gioy Rielli. 1-0: Lecce. They lasted three seasons before relegation, and returned two years later. Lecce won a Coppa Ali della Vittoria as Serie B winner in 2010, a Coppa Italia Serie C in 1975 and an Anglo-Italian Cup Semiprofessionals in 1976. The following players have been selected by their country in the European Championship Finals, while playing for Lecce. The club was formed in 1908 and has spent a large part of their recent history bouncing between Italy's second division and Serie A, where the team debuted in the 1985–86 season. [10] The last one was also played in Bari on 15 May 2011 and saw Lecce prevailing by 2-0 and securing their stay in Serie A[11] (however that match was later object of an investigation for match-fixing). [10] After that occasion, the derby di Puglia was played many times in Serie C and Coppa Italia, and especially in Serie A. In June 2006, Giovanni Semeraro returned at the helm of the club after nine months. In the first season back into the third tier, Lecce ended in second place behind outsiders Trapani and was surprisingly defeated in the promotion playoffs finals by another outsider club, Carpi. Catania. Cremonese. The first club president was Francesco Marangi. Losing a promotion play-off 2–1 to Cesena the following season, they would return to Serie A in 1988. Los Angeles Lakers 1981-82 Roster and Stats. Unione Sportiva Lecce je italský fotbalový klub hrající v sezóně 2020/21 ve druhé nejvyÅ¡Å¡í lize. Facts [Brescia] 32 Games. In the game Captain Tsubasa 5: Hasha no Shōgō Campione, the main character Tsubasa Ohzora plays for this team. In 2004, under Delio Rossi, who had been managing the club since 2002, Lecce achieved an impressive result, reaching a high-point of tenth despite a poor first half of the season. The following season ended in similar fashion, with Lecce failing to win the league once again and then losing the playoffs finals, this time to Frosinone, despite a number of high-level signings such as former Palermo star, and well-known Lecce supporter, Fabrizio Miccoli. The 2005–06 season was a continual struggle for Lecce. Lecce have had many managers and trainers throughout the history of a club, in some seasons more than one manager was in charge. For the football club, see, Top left: Church of Santa Croce, Top right: Teatro Romano, Bottom left: Porta Napoli in, Herodotus, The Histories, 7.170.1, "and made this their dwelling place, accordingly changing from Cretans to Messapians of Iapygia". After defeating Bassano 3–0 at home, in the semi-finals Lecce lost to Foggia in both the home and the away match. What to See in Lecce: Piazza del Duomo, or Cathedral Square, is a beautiful square with ornate buildings.Here you'll find the Duomo di Maria Santissima Assunta or the Cathedral of Our Lady of Assumption, originally built in 1144 and completely restored in 1659-70 when the 70-meter tall bell tower was added. [9] The first derby di Puglia was played on 8 December 1929 in Serie B in Lecce, with the home team winning 1-0. Densità: 396 ab./km² Merre: Paolo Perrone Codice pustale: 73100 Codice ISTAT: 075035 Indicativu tel. Four years later, Lecce returned and competed Serie C, finishing 11th in their return season. Serse Cosmi was appointed new manager. After the Norman conquest in the 11th century, Lecce regained commercial and political importance (count Tancred of Lecce was the last Norman King of Sicily), flourishing in the subsequent Hohenstaufen and Angevine rule. ← 1981–82. The club was still wearing black and white stripes (similar to Juventus' kit) at this point, and the first president under the name Unione Sportiva Lecce was Luigi López y Rojo. Lecce would eventually finish 13th. 12 Wins. Lecce Bari Sambenedettese Avellino Poland * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only ... 1981/82: 26: 8 Italy League; 1982/83: Juventus: Serie A: 28: 5 1983/84: 27: 3 1984/85: 26: 5 1985/86: Roma: Serie A: 29: 7 1986/87: 26: 4 1987/88: 21: 6 Country Poland 172 50 Italy 157 30 Total 329 80 Lecce had a mixed start in the 2009–10 Serie B campaign, but clinched first place in November 2009 and kept it for the rest of the season. E domenica arriva l'ex Ventura", "Conte handed 10-month ban in Scommessopoli scandal | Goal.com", "ALMANACCO SOLOBARI.IT - L'archivio storico sull'A.S. Unione Sportiva Lecce, commonly referred to as Lecce (Italian pronunciation: [ˈlettʃe]), is an Italian football club based in Lecce, Apulia. Unione Sportiva Lecce adalah tim sepak bola Italia yang bermarkas di kota Lecce.Didirikan pada tanggal 15 Maret 1908.Stadion yang digunakan untuk partai kandang adalah Stadio Via del Mare.Klub ini dibentuk pada tahun 1908 dan telah menghabiskan sebagian besar sejarah mereka terpental di antara Divisi kedua Italia dan Serie A, di mana tim itu mendapat promosi pertama pada tahun 1985. Under Carlo Mazzone, Lecce finished a respectable ninth place in 1989. On 10 August 2012, Lecce was provisionally relegated by the Disciplinary Commission set up for the Scommessopoli scandal investigations 2012–13 Lega Pro Prima Divisione because of their involvement. Monza. In May, the team was on the verge of promotion, but wasted opportunities in their last two matches meant they had to wait until the last match to celebrate their eighth elevation to the top flight in the last 25 years. In the last few matches, the team managed to win a tough battle against other underdogs and some glorious teams such as Sampdoria that ended the season in despair. The following players have been selected by their country in the World Cup Finals, while playing for Lecce. Lecce is mentioned in many famous Italian movies and TV series. 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The team had the second-best attack with 66 goals (Juventus came first with 67) and the worst defence, with 73 goals conceded. Later, the club was struck by a tragedy in 1983: players Michele Lo Russo and Ciro Pezzella died in an automotive accident. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Az olasz női labdarúgó-bajnokság első osztálya a legmagasabb osztály Olaszországban a női labdarúgást illetően. Unione Sportiva Lecce 1981-1982 Da Wikipedia, l'enciclopedia libera. It is the main city of the Salentine Peninsula, a sub-peninsula at the heel of the Italian Peninsula and is over 2,000 years old. Campobasso. Following the departure of the Tesoro family, the club was taken over by a consortium of entrepreneurs led by Saverio Sticchi Damiani. He remained in charge for twenty-seven games, but, due to four defeats in the last five matches, with the team one point below the survival zone, he was sacked and Luigi De Canio was appointed new manager. 38%. Lecce. In the summer of 1998, Pantaleo Corvino was appointed new sports director, gaining a reputation for scouting new talents in the years to come. Here is a chronological list of them from 1927 onwards. Milan. The main rivalry is with the other most successful football team from Apulia, S.S.C. The first game match played in the league was against Novara on 6 October 1929, a 2–1 victory. A goalless home draw with Sassuolo proved enough to clinch the Serie B title with 75 points and win the Coppa Ali della Vittoria. Lecce players and fans are referred to as salentini or giallorossi. 1970 Gomma Gomma Milano 1971 Piacenza 1972 Gamma 3 Padova 1973 Gamma 3 Padova 1974 Falchi Astro Montecatini 1975 A.C.F. The club changed its manager two times (Silvio Baldini for Angelo Adamo Gregucci and in January 2006 youth team coach Roberto Rizzo, supported by goalkeeper coach Franco Paleari, for Baldini). The numerous managerial moves could not turn Lecce's fortune as they were relegated with a few games to spare and ended the season in 19th place. The start of the season was bad and new manager Eusebio Di Francesco was sacked in December, after 9 losses in 13 matches. Taranto Sport played Lecce in a game for promotion to Serie B from the local Southern Italian league; Lecce were victorious winning 3–2 after extra time. It was conquered by the Romans in the 3rd century BC, receiving the new name of Lupiae. [6] The city also has a long traditional affinity with Greek culture going back to its foundation; the Messapians who founded the city are said to have been Cretans in Greek records. Most Common Scoreline: Lecce-Brescia (4 Matches) Lecce. According to legend, a city called Sybar existed at the time of the Trojan War, founded by the Messapii. Lecce (US: /ˈlɛtʃeɪ, ˈleɪtʃeɪ/,[4] Italian: [ˈlettʃe] (listen), locally [ˈlɛttʃe]; Salentino: Lècce; Griko: Luppìu; Latin: Lupiae; Ancient Greek: Λουπίαι, romanized: Loupíai[5]) is a historic city of 95,766 inhabitants (2015) in southern Italy, the capital of the province of Lecce, the second province in the region by population, as well as one of the most important cities of Apulia. Questa voce o sezione sull'argomento stagioni delle società calcistiche non è ancora formattata secondo gli standard. A baroque jewel in Italy’s southeastern heel, Lecce flourishes with the carved sandstone of its cathedrals and piazzas. Nonetheless, when club football resumed, Lecce finished as champions of Serie C, gaining promotion back into Serie B. 0-2: Lecce. Under the emperor Hadrian (2nd century AD) the city was moved 3 kilometres (2 miles) to the northeast, taking the name of Licea or Litium. The club re-appointed Zdeněk Zeman as manager, just one year after he left the club. The club slipped even lower to Serie IV, where they spent three years. In 1943, fighter aircraft based in Lecce helped support isolated Italian garrisons in the Aegean Sea during World War 2. Cavese. After persistent rumours, Papadopulo quit due to a difference of opinion with the general manager of the club and was replaced by Mario Beretta, who had a quite satisfactory start in the 2008–09 Serie A season. A bajnokságban 36 csapat szerepel, 2 darab földrajzi alapon elosztott 18 fős csoportban. In 2004–05, coach Zdeněk Zeman oversaw a highly attack-minded team that scored plenty of goals. Pistoiese. The season was coach Fabio Liverani's third in charge and second full season after being appointed in September 2017. The club ended the 2015–16 season in third place, two points behind the second-placed team, and qualified for the playoffs round. They finished bottom and were relegated after only one season, but defeated Roma 3–2 away in the penultimate game to deal a fatal blow to Roma's title hopes. From the 15th century, Lecce was one of the most important cities of southern Italy, and, starting in 1630, it was enriched with precious Baroque monuments. Since 1966, they have played at the 33,786-seater Stadio Via del Mare. On 10 March 2007, Lecce clinched a historical victory over Frosinone, beaten 5–0 at Stadio Via del Mare. Unione Sportiva Lecce, commonly referred to as Lecce (Italian pronunciation: ), is an Italian football club based in Lecce, Apulia.It currently plays in Serie B, the second level of the Italian football pyramid, and plays its home games at Stadio Via del Mare which has a capacity of 31,533 spectators.. On the other end, Lecce has a famous and long-standing friendship with the fans of Palermo.[9]. Recent Game Results Height of bar is margin of victory • Mouseover bar for details • Click for box score • Grouped by Month : 0832 Nome di l'abitanti: Leccesi Santu patrone: Sant'Uronzu Bari. 6 Draws. [21], List of foreign football players who had at least one cup in their national team while playing for Lecce. To avert invasion by the Ottomans, a new line of walls and a castle were built by Charles V, (who was also Holy Roman Emperor), in the first part of the 16th century. Lecce refused to crumble as Cosmi's arrival instilled battling qualities into the relegation strugglers, who managed to gain a considerable number of points in the following months, but eventually failed to avoid relegation, due to four losses in the last five matches. The 1993–94 season saw Lecce finish in last place with a pitiful 11 points, the lowest ever of any Serie A team, and a second relegation came the following year. 42 Goals Scored. Lecce was unable to avoid relegation from Serie A, despite some initial hope due to the Serie A match-fixing scandal. 1983–84 → Arezzo. Reggiana. In 2014–15 Lecce ended the season in sixth place and did not enter the playoffs. The symbol of Lecce is a female wolf under a holm oak tree which is typical to Apulia and is also the symbol of the city of Lecce.[8]. Al San Nicola rabbia dei tifosi del Bari, "Scommessopoli, la testimonianza di Masiello apre nuovi scenari. Atalanta. [60] Among these there are the movies Al bar dello sport, Benvenuti al Nord and Eccezzziunale veramente - Capitolo secondo... me and the TV series I Cesaroni. In 1980, a scandal occurred which rocked Italian football, including Lecce under president Franco Jurlano. calcio.com utilizza cookies, anche di terze parti. 1971 Vignotto Juventus 51 1972 Vignotto Gamma 3 Padova 56 1973 Vignotto Gamma 3 Padova 25 1974 Vignotto Gamma 3 Padova 24 1975 Augustesen Gamma 3 Padova 29 1976 Augustesen Vialdobbiadene 28 1977 Augustesen Vialdobbiadene 42 1978 Reilly Jolly Catania 32 1979 Augustesen Conegliano 29 1980 Vignotto Gorgonzola 29 1981 Reilly Alaska G. Lecce 31 1981-82 … However, for the second time in the club's history, it ceased activity at the end of the 1931–32 season. Its best Serie A finish is the ninth place obtained in the 1988–89 season. Manager Luigi De Canio left the team in June. Como. Seven points earned in ten matches were not enough to secure Lecce a spot in the next Serie A season. 1968 A.C.F. Bari", Il derby al Lecce, Jeda firma la salvezza. To this day, Lo Russo remains the club record holder for most number of appearances, with 415. [3] On 22 August 2012, Lecce's relegation was confirmed by the Federal Court of Justice.[4]. 19%. In the 2011–12 Serie A season, Lecce was relegated to Serie B. Lecce is home to Serie B (the second highest football division in Italy) football club U.S. Lecce. Despite earning 83 points (12 more than sixth-placed Pisa) and boasting the best defence in the tournament, the giallorossi were forced to face play-offs for promotion in the top flight. Bari. Soutěžní ročník Serie A 2001/02 byl 100. ročník nejvyÅ¡Å¡í italské fotbalové ligy a 70. ročník od založení Serie A.Soutěž začala 26. srpna 2001 a skončila 5. května 2002. The club had a mixed start to the 2006–07 season in Serie B, winning three home matches (including a win against early league leaders Genoa), though they suffered poor away form. Lecce was founded as Sporting Club Lecce on 15 March 1908, initially including football, track-and-field and cycling sports. Chevrolet has earned its reputation by offering consumers durable and affordable vehicles within its vast and complete lineup from sub-compacts to heavy-duty trucks. It currently plays in Serie B, the second level of the Italian football pyramid, and plays its home games at Stadio Via del Mare which has a capacity of 31,533 spectators. [12][13] Among the most important wins in the derby for Lecce there is a Serie B match ended 4-0 in Bari on 22 December 2007. During the 1923–24 season, the club dissolved before returning on 16 September 1927 as Unione Sportiva Lecce. The 2019–20 season was Unione Sportiva Lecce's first season back in Serie A since being relegated at the end of the 2010–11 Serie A season. In 1656, a plague broke out in the city, killing a thousand inhabitants. Palermo. Atmosphere and cuisine are the main attractions here, with rustic Apulian cuisine on offer at the countless wine bars and cafes spilling onto the city's cobblestone lanes. On 17 September 2017, Fabio Liverani was named new coach of Lecce, with whom he achieved two direct promotions from Serie C to Serie A, thus bringing the Salento club back to the Italian top-tier league after seven years. 1981 Chevrolet Corvette Prices Founded in 1911 by William C. Durant and Swiss-born Louis Chevrolet and a division of General Motors, Chevrolet is an iconic US car manufacturer. The team was good enough to return to Serie A in 1999 and begin another three-year stint in the top-flight, with yet another return to Serie A in 2003. The club finished in first place during the 1943–44 season, but club football was then suspended due to World War II. In its formative years, Lecce played in mostly regional leagues and competitions. A bajnokságot gyakran hívják például cadetti-nek (ifik), vagy Campionato Cadetto-nak is.. A 2002-2003-as szezonig a bajnokságot "mindössze" 20 csapat alkotta. Orontius of Lecce, locally called Sant'Oronzo, is considered to have served as the city's first Christian bishop and is Lecce's patron saint. Giampiero Ventura saw Lecce achieve two successive promotions from Serie C to Serie A before leaving for Cagliari. They were entered into Serie B for the 1929–30 season. After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, Lecce was sacked by the Ostrogoth king Totila in the Gothic Wars. Sotto accusa 9 match in A del Bari! Because of the rich Baroque architectural monuments found in the city, Lecce is commonly nicknamed "The Florence of the South". Lecce ended the year again finishing tenth, putting in the spotlight talents like Valeri Bojinov and Mirko Vučinić. Striker Anselmo Bislenghi scored 83 goals for the club during this period, thus becoming a hero. The 2007–08 season saw Lecce fight for a place in Serie A for the next season. Relegation was official with one match to spare, after a 1–1 home draw against Fiorentina. A Serie B az olasz másodosztály elnevezése. Because they were delayed by the Allies, they couldn't prevent a defeat. Sambenedettese. However, Jurlano was able to demonstrate his innocence and the scandal only lead to disqualification of player Claudius Merlo. [7] To this day, in the Grecìa Salentina, a group of towns not far from Lecce, the griko language is still spoken. A Lega Pro Prima Divisione, 2008-ig Serie C1 az olasz labdarúgás harmadik legmagasabb osztálya. Lecce: Cuurdinate: 40° 21' 0" N - 18° 10' 0" E: Altitudine: 49 m Superificia: 238 km² Pupulazione: 94.178 ab. A bajnokságot hivatalosan 1986 óta rendezik meg. Seventeen seasons of Serie C: 1960s, 70s and 80s, Eccezzziunale veramente - Capitolo secondo... me, Captain Tsubasa 5: Hasha no Shōgō Campione, "Lecce, agibilità a tempo di record per il Via del Mare. The first derby played in Serie A was played on 27 October 1985 in Bari, and was won by the home team. [7], The team plays in red and yellow stripes. Under the management of Eugenio Fascetti, Lecce would achieve promotion to Serie A for the first time in 1985. This is a record, as for the first time the team with the worst defence managed to survive in the history of Serie A. 2-0: Brescia. Brescia. The elimination came in the play-off quarterfinals against Alessandria on penalties after two draws in two matches. From 1959 to 1975, Lecce played 17 seasons in Serie C. They came extremely close to promotion several times during that period, finishing in second place three seasons in a row (1971–72, 1972–73, 1973–74) before gaining promotion in the 1975–76 season. Lecce is home to the University of Salento, founded in 1955 and enrolling more than 16,000 students as of 2017/18.[9]. Lecce had a theater and an amphitheater and was connected to the Hadrian Port (the current San Cataldo). The club is 27th in the Serie A all-time table and is the second club from Apulia as regards appearances in the first two tiers of Italian football, with 15 Serie A seasons and 25 Serie B seasons. Lecce's home games are played in the 31,533-seater[1] Stadio Via del Mare.