AS Roma have made a historic start to the 2026/27 season, winning their first two matches with a combined score of 8-0. According to a report from sports.yahoo.com, this marks the first time in the club's history that their opening two league games have ended with this perfect record of goals scored and conceded.
The capital club currently sits top of the Serie A table with 6 points from 2 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, boasting a +8 goal difference. Their next fixture is at home against 5th-placed Atalanta on September 5, 2026. You can track the league position on our standings page.
How did Roma perform against Lecce?
In the 4-0 away win at Lecce, Donyell Malen was once again the standout performer. As described by mymotherlode.com, the Dutch forward took his personal tally to 5 goals in just two games, following his opening day hat-trick against Fiorentina. Against Lecce, Malen scored a first-half brace, effectively sealing the match early on.
Matias Soulé extended the lead before halftime, and Rodrigo Mora completed the scoring twenty minutes into the second half, netting his first goal for Roma. This convincing performance, a second consecutive 4-0 victory, has strengthened the title credentials of Gian Piero Gasperini's side from the very beginning.
What record has the team set?
Roma's start to the campaign has not only been winning but also historically solid defensively. The figure of 8 goals scored and 0 conceded in the first two Serie A matchdays represents an absolute first for the club. Analysis from sports.yahoo.com states that never before in the club's history have the Giallorossi kept a clean sheet in their opening two games while scoring so freely.
This impressive start propels the team to the summit of the table, with a goal difference that could prove significant. Credit goes to an explosive attack, led by Malen, and a compact defense that has yet to grant opponents any clear chances. All the updated team data is available in our stats section.
What do the CBS power rankings say?
International media power rankings also recognize Roma's strong start. Francesco Porzio of CBSSports.com, in an article published on September 1, placed AS Roma among the main challengers to Inter at the top of Serie A in his 'Power Rankings'. The analysis highlights how the capital club has immediately positioned itself as a serious contender for the Scudetto.
The article emphasizes the perfect balance between offensive and defensive phases shown in the first 180 minutes of the league. This external recognition confirms the positive feelings surrounding the club after a targeted summer transfer window and tactical work that is already paying off. The team now prepares for the challenge against Atalanta, the next fixture scheduled for September 5.
