FROSINONE, Italy (Interstat) — In a dramatic and physical Serie B clash that saw the league’s last unbeaten team tested to its limit, Frosinone and Empoli FC played to a 2-2 draw on Friday afternoon at Stadio Benito Stirpe.

The result extended Frosinone’s remarkable undefeated run in league play this season, which now stands at eight wins and one draw. Empoli FC, meanwhile, halted a three-match winless streak by securing a hard-fought point on the road against the league leaders.

The match defied pre-game projections from Interstat, whose ELO system gave Frosinone an 88.5 percent probability to win and whose simulator predicted a 2-1 victory for the hosts. Instead, Empoli’s substitutes sparked a resilient comeback to split the points.

Empoli’s Steven Shpendi, entering the match as a substitute, was the decisive figure, scoring both of his team’s goals. He opened the scoring in the 18th minute, capitalizing on early pressure from the visitors. Frosinone responded just before halftime, with forward Farés Ghedjemis leveling the score in the first minute of stoppage time, assisted by fellow substitute Marco Curto.

Shpendi struck again early in the second half, restoring Empoli’s lead in the 54th minute with an assist from Nosa Edward Obaretin, another substitute. The visitors’ advantage was short-lived. Just six minutes later, Frosinone midfielder Ilias Koutsoupias found the equalizer, finishing a play set up by substitutes Luca Magnino and Salvatore Elia.

The match was a contentious affair, reflected in five yellow cards issued by the officiating crew. Luca Magnino and Salvatore Elia of Empoli were booked in quick succession in the 22nd and 26th minutes, respectively. Marco Curto joined them in the book just after his assist, cautioned during the goal celebration in first-half stoppage time. The second half saw bookings for Empoli’s Nosa Edward Obaretin in the 73rd minute and Frosinone defender Jacopo Gelli, who also recorded an assist, in the 79th minute.

The draw continues a trend of closely contested matches between these two sides. Their previous meeting this season, on Dec. 27, 2025, also ended in a 1-1 draw.

In the broader Serie B context, Frosinone’s record moves to eight wins and one draw, maintaining their formidable position atop the table. Empoli FC’s league record now stands at seven wins, nine losses and seven draws, a campaign marked by inconsistency.

Looking ahead, Frosinone will continue their Serie B campaign at home against Sampdoria on March 8. Empoli FC’s next match is on the same day, a road fixture at Catanzaro.