Venezia clinch promotion back to Serie A as Frosinone move into second

Following the late loss of a two-goal advantage during their fixture along the Ligurian shoreline, the Venice side assumed they might need to delay their Serie A qualification by another week.

However, Mantova netted a decisive goal in the 96th minute to overcome third-ranked Monza 3-2, locking in Venezia's promotion before the concluding round.

Boasting 79 points, the Lagunari have locked down at least a runner-up position in the standings, granting them direct entry to the premier division.

Under American ownership since 2015, Venezia prepares for their 15th campaign in the elite league come August, determined to sidestep the pattern of swift demotion to Serie B that marked their three earlier promotions.

Frosinone could join them straight in Serie A after rising to second on 78 points last Friday, pushing Monza aside.

Securing a 1-0 result away to Juve Stabia, Frosinone hold a three-point margin over Monza and merely require a single point to claim their fourth term in Serie A.

The remaining access to the top tier will come via play-offs among the sides placed third through eighth once the regular schedule concludes.