Raimondo hat-trick as Frosinone beat Sassuolo 4-2 to climb within three points of Serie A leaders

Frosinone's remarkable start to the 2026-27 Serie A season continued on Friday night, 16 October, as striker Raimondo scored a hat-trick in a 4-2 win over Sassuolo at the Stadio Benito Stirpe. The result was Frosinone's fourth league win of the campaign and lifted Massimiliano Alvini's side to 13 points, three behind joint leaders Inter and Lazio, while Raimondo moved to the top of the Serie A scoring chart.

Six goals before the hour

The match exploded early. Calo put Frosinone ahead in the ninth minute after Sassuolo midfielder Bakola lost the ball in his own penalty area. Domenico Berardi levelled six minutes later, with Bakola this time providing the assist, and Frosinone had a Kvernadze goal ruled out for offside in the 17th minute.

Then came Raimondo's spell. He scored twice in three minutes, in the 27th and 30th minutes, with Italian reports pointing to errors by Sassuolo goalkeeper Muric in both moves. Kristian Thorstvedt, assisted by Esposito, pulled Sassuolo back to 3-2 in the 37th minute, and that was the half-time score.

Raimondo settled the contest in the 57th minute, flicking in after a Kvernadze header to complete his hat-trick. Sassuolo had no reply, and the only booking of the night went to their player Bowie.

Raimondo leads the scoring chart

The three goals take Raimondo to seven in the league, putting him top of the Serie A scorers' list ahead of Malen, who has six. Italian outlets described the treble as a historic one for Frosinone in the top flight and the striker's form is a big reason Frosinone are looking up the table.

Calo also earned praise for his part in the win, while Sassuolo's defensive mistakes dominated the post-match ratings in the Italian press.

What it means for both clubs

Frosinone's 13 points from seven matches briefly put them fourth on Friday night, although the rest of the round will decide where they sit by Monday. Being three points off the top after seven games is a strong position for Alvini's team.

For Alberto Aquilani's Sassuolo, the problems are on the road. They are still waiting for their first away win of the season, and conceding four goals in the first hour will worry their coaching staff, with goalkeeping and defensive errors to blame for most of them.

Rest of the Serie A weekend

Matchday seven continues on Saturday and Sunday, when the clubs above Frosinone, including leaders Inter and Lazio, are in action. Malaysian fans can follow Serie A on local streaming and pay-TV services, with most weekend kick-offs falling late at night or in the early hours, Malaysia time.

Key takeaways

• Frosinone beat Sassuolo 4-2 in Serie A on Friday, 16 October 2026, leading 3-2 at half-time.
• Raimondo scored a hat-trick (27, 30 and 57 minutes); Calo scored the opener.
• Berardi and Thorstvedt scored for Sassuolo.
• Frosinone have 13 points, three behind leaders Inter and Lazio.
• Raimondo leads the Serie A scoring chart with seven goals, one ahead of Malen.

FAQ

Who scored in Frosinone v Sassuolo? Calo and Raimondo (three) scored for Frosinone; Domenico Berardi and Kristian Thorstvedt scored for Sassuolo.

Where are Frosinone in the Serie A table? They have 13 points from seven games, three behind leaders Inter and Lazio, and were briefly fourth after Friday's win.

Who is Serie A's top scorer? After Friday's hat-trick, Frosinone's Raimondo leads with seven goals, ahead of Malen on six.

Sources: Eurosport Italia, Sport Mediaset, Goal Italia, Calciomercato.com