Mantova 1911, referred to generally as Mantova, have had a rather colourful time of things in the last two decades.

They reached Serie B in 2005 and stayed in the second tier for four years, before suffering relegation after finishing in 20th place.

The relegation was catastrophic for the club as they went bankrupt in the summer of 2010 and had to start again in the Italian football pyramid as Mantova FC.

Located on the outer reaches of the Lombardy region, Mantova is around a three-hour drive from Milan, and is only around 45 minutes away from Verona.

Mantova were taken over by Verona owner Maurizio Setti in 2018, who sold half his shares in the club in 2022 and then the rest a year later. The club is now owned by Filippo Piccoli.

Mantova play at Stadio Danilo Martelli, named in honour of the player who died in the Superga air disaster in 1949 that wiped out the Grande Torino team.

The stadium was initially named in honour of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini but was changed to Stadio Settimo Leoni before being known as Stadio John R. Nation, after an American soldier who died in combat near Mantova in World War II. It took its current name in 1949.

One of the oldest stadiums in Serie B, the Martelli’s capacity is slightly north of 7,000, modest even by the division’s standards.

Stadio Danilo Martelli factfile

• Capacity: 7,367
• Opened: 1924
• Club: Mantova
• Address: Viale Te 7/9, Mantua

How to get to the Stadio Danilo Martelli

With the stadium near the historic centre of Mantova, the easiest way is by driving or walking.

From Mantova train station

If arriving in Mantova by train, the easiest way to reach the stadium is the bus from Porta Pradella, which is located just outside the train station. Take number 5 in the direction of Corso Della Liberta.

Get off at the stop Luzio and walk the rest of the way.

From Mantova city centre

If in the city centre of Mantova with a car, things become a little more tricky to reach the stadium. Due to the one-way system, you cross two bridges spanning Lago Inferiore, essentially going out to come in again. The drive takes around 15 minutes depending on traffic.

You can walk to the stadium in 20 minutes. Look for via Attilio Mori and then follow directions until you reach the ground.

How to buy tickets for Mantova public transport system

Tickets to use Mantova’s public transport system can be bought at the usual places in and around the city, including the train station.

Tickets can be bought online at Apam.it and also on the bus. Tickets cost €2 (£1.69) and are valid for 75 minutes.

How to buy tickets to see Mantova

Tickets to see Mantova play at the Stadio Danilo Martelli can be bought online at the club’s official website in the days leading up to a game.