The 1995-96 campaign delivered a dramatic Serie A survival for Piacenza as the Biancorossi successfully secured their top-flight status in the penultimate round, finishing 14th. Leading the charge was the surprising hero Nicola Caccia, whose 14 goals topped the side's scoring charts and proved decisive in a campaign built on sheer grit and a tight defensive line under manager Luigi Cagni. With key contributions from creative midfielder Gianpietro Piovani, the hard-fought year saw Piacenza finish a crucial five points clear of relegation, marking a successful and defining chapter in their fight to establish themselves in the elite.