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FC Forli hosts AC Perugia Calcio on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in a Serie C matchup at Stadio Tullo Morgagni. The game, part of the Italian third division’s regular season, carries playoff implications for both sides as the campaign enters its final weeks.

Forli enters on a high after a 1-0 victory at AC Carpi on April 18. The win snapped a three-match winless run that included a 2-1 loss at AC Bra, a scoreless draw with US Pianese and a 2-0 defeat at Campobasso FC. Forli’s season has been inconsistent: six wins, nine draws and 10 losses in their previous 25 league matches, according to available results. The home side has struggled offensively, scoring only 18 goals in those games while conceding 24. Forli’s last home result was a 0-0 stalemate against Pianese on March 29, and they have not won at home since a 2-0 victory over Torres Calcio on Feb. 28.

AC Perugia Calcio, meanwhile, arrives on the back of a 2-2 draw at Ternana on April 12. That result extended Perugia’s unbeaten run to four matches (Interstat) — two wins and two draws (Interstat) — dating to a 2-2 home stalemate with Juventus Next Gen on April 4. Before that, Perugia edged Vis Pesaro 1898 1-0 on March 29. The visitors have been solid on the road, winning three of their last five away fixtures, including a 2-1 decision at US Livorno 1915 on March 4 and a 1-0 win at US Sambenedettese on Feb. 8. Perugia’s overall form shows six wins, seven draws and seven losses across their previous 20 league contests, with 24 goals scored and 22 conceded. The club sits mid-table, with a realistic chance of pushing for a playoff spot if results hold.

The two sides met earlier this season on Nov. 23, 2025, with Perugia claiming a 2-1 home victory. Sunday’s match will be the first at Forli’s home ground since that fixture.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw, reflecting the teams’ similar defensive records and recent form. Forli will rely on striker Federico Melchiorri, who has four goals in league play, while Perugia counts on midfielder Jacopo Segre, a consistent playmaker with three assists in the last six matches.

Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. local time. Weather forecasts call for partly cloudy skies with a high of 18 degrees Celsius (64 Fahrenheit), typical early spring conditions in the Emilia-Romagna region.