The 2016–17 season was Delfino Pescara 1936's first season in the top-flight of Italian football after the club's relegation to Serie B at the end of the 2012–13 season. Pescara suffered a miserable campaign, languishing in the relegation places for the entire season and finishing 20th with only 18 points, 3 wins (one of those awarded), and 81 goals conceded. The club were eliminated in the Coppa Italia fourth round by Atalanta.
Players
Squad information
Players and squad numbers last updated on 22 August 2016.[2] Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
The Lega Serie A decided to award the match to Pescara against Sassuolo as a 3–0 forfeit win after Sassuolo were found guilty for fielding an ineligible player. The match originally ended 2–1 to Sassuolo.[4]