Serie A Round 6 Recap: Joint Leaders Emerge, Four Clubs Still Winless

As the October international break commences, Napoli and AS Roma share the top spot in the Serie A standings, both accumulating 15 points after a thrilling sixth round of matches. AC Milan also holds a significant position, maintaining a single-point advantage over rivals Inter and Juventus.

Sunday`s fixtures saw both co-leaders clinch impressive comeback victories. Roma overcame Fiorentina with a 2-1 scoreline at the Stadio Franchi, while Napoli rallied from a deficit against Genoa at the Stadio Maradona, with second-half goals from Frank Anguissa and Rasmus Hojlund sealing their win.

Matias Soule of AS Roma celebrates a goal during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and AS Roma.
FLORENCE, ITALY – OCTOBER 5: Matias Soule’ of AS Roma celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and AS Roma at Artemio Franchi on October 5, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

AC Milan`s goalless draw against Juventus prevented them from holding the outright lead, yet the Rossoneri still boast a crucial one-point buffer over both Inter and the Bianconeri in the tightly contested league.

At the opposite end of the table, four teams—Pisa, Genoa, Hellas Verona, and Fiorentina—are still desperately seeking their inaugural victory of the season, currently occupying the bottom four positions.

Rasmus Hojlund of SSC Napoli battles for possession during a Serie A match against Genoa CFC.
NAPLES, ITALY – OCTOBER 05: Rasmus Hojlund of SSC Napoli battles for possession with Sebastian Otoa and Johan Vasquez of Genoa CFC during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Genoa CFC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on October 05, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Lecce secured their first Serie A win of the 2025-26 campaign with a 1-0 away triumph over Parma on Saturday.

Serie A 2025-26 Table After Round 6

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Points
1 SSC Napoli 6 5 0 1 15
2 AS Roma 6 5 0 1 15
3 AC Milan 6 4 1 1 13
4 Inter Milan 6 4 0 2 12
5 Juventus FC 6 3 3 0 12
6 Atalanta BC 6 2 4 0 10
7 Bologna FC 1909 6 3 1 2 10
8 Como 1907 6 2 3 1 9
9 US Sassuolo 6 3 0 3 9
10 US Cremonese 6 2 3 1 9
11 Cagliari Calcio 6 2 2 2 8
12 Udinese Calcio 6 2 2 2 8
13 SS Lazio 6 2 1 3 7
14 Parma Calcio 1913 6 1 2 3 5
15 US Lecce 6 1 2 3 5
16 Torino FC 6 1 2 3 5
17 ACF Fiorentina 6 0 3 3 3
18 Hellas Verona 6 0 3 3 3
19 Genoa CFC 6 0 2 4 2
20 AC Pisa 1909 6 0 2 4 2

Table Legend

Qualification for the Champions League league stage
Qualification for the Europa League league stage
Qualification for the Conference League play-off round
Relegation to Serie B
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