Bologna 1-1 Torino – a level-score result in Serie A.

The Serie A encounter between Bologna and Torino took place on 19 September 2026 at the historic Renato Dall'Ara stadium in Bologna. Both sides entered the match looking to secure three points, and the atmosphere was charged as the home crowd anticipated a competitive showdown.

How it unfolded

The opening stages were tense, but the deadlock was broken early. In the 14th minute, Federico Bernardeschi gave Bologna the lead with a left-footed strike from the centre of the box that found the centre of the net, putting the home side 1-0 up.

Torino began to respond, but the first disciplinary action came in the 30th minute when Daniel Bragança was booked for a bad foul. The yellow card served as a reminder of the growing physicality in the game.

The second half saw Torino increase their pressure, and the first yellow card of the second half was issued to Rafik Belghali in the 74th minute for a bad foul. Just three minutes later, the match was levelled. In the 77th minute, Sandro Kulenovic unleashed a right-footed shot from outside the box that curled into the bottom right corner, restoring parity. The goal was set up by Rolando Mandragora, whose assist created the opening for Kulenovic’s strike.

The intensity continued, and Nathan Patterson received a yellow card in the 78th minute for a bad foul, completing a trio of bookings for the visitors. No further goals were scored, and the game finished 1-1.

Standout performers

  • Federico Bernardeschi (Bologna) – Scored the opening goal in the 14th minute, providing Bologna with the early advantage.
  • Sandro Kulenovic (Torino) – Equalised in the 77th minute with a long-range effort, demonstrating composure under pressure.
  • Rolando Mandragora (Torino) – Delivered the decisive assist for Kulenovic’s goal, linking play from midfield to the final third.

Match facts

  • Final score: Bologna 1-1 Torino
  • Scorers: Federico Bernardeschi (14’) – Bologna; Sandro Kulenovic (77’) – Torino (assist: Rolando Mandragora)
  • Bookings: Daniel Bragança (30’), Rafik Belghali (74’), Nathan Patterson (78’) – all yellow cards for Torino
  • Venue: Renato Dall'Ara, Bologna

What it means

The draw leaves both Bologna and Torino sharing one point each from the fixture, reflecting a balanced contest where each side managed to find the net while Torino accumulated three cautions. The result maintains the status quo for both clubs in this early stage of the Serie A campaign.