The 2010–11 season was Lecce's 102nd in existence. Lecce returned to the top flight of Italian football, for the first time since the 2005–06 season after completing the 2009–10 Serie B season in first place.
Pre-season and friendlies
Lecce began a pre-season training camp in Tarvisio on July 15.[1]
Source: Lega Serie A Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head goals scored; 5) goal difference; 6) number of goals scored. (R) Relegated Notes:
^Bologna were deducted a total 3 points: 1 point because of unpaid taxes,[3] plus 2 points because of unpaid wages.[4]
Coppa Italia
Based on their finish in the 2009-10 Serie B season, Lecce will enter the 2010–11 Coppa Italia in the third round. Their first opponent in the competition will be Serie B club Siena.