M'Baye Niang scores dramatic winner against Roma to save Empoli from relegation

Davide Nicola's side entered the evening in 18th needed a positive result to avoid relegation or the possibility of a tie-breaking play-off. Matteo Cancellieri opened the scoring with his 13th-minute strike before Houssem Aouar equalised in the first minute of added time before the half-time. The sides remained level until Cancellieri turned provider, rolling the pivotal pass for Niang to apply the season-salvaging finish in the third minute of stoppage time. It ensured they finished one point clear of Frosinone, who were relegated after a 1-0 loss to Udinese, who started the day 17th place but concluded the campaign two places higher.