The 2008-09 campaign delivered a vital mid-table consolidation for Piacenza as the Biancorossi, led by future Serie A manager Stefano Pioli, finished a respectable 10th in Serie B. Spearheading the attack and co-leading the side in appearances was the talismanic striker Davide Moscardelli, whose 8 league goals proved decisive in a campaign built on resilience. The team secured mathematical safety with a memorable 3-1 away victory over Pisa and, despite an early Coppa Italia exit, the year marked a solid and crucial chapter of stability in the Italian second tier.. The 2009-10 campaign was a challenging yet vital season for Piacenza as the Biancorossi finished a precarious 15th in Serie B, successfully navigating a difficult year marked by a mid-season managerial change from Fabrizio Castori to Massimo Ficcadenti. Leading the fight for survival was the team's captain and prolific striker Davide Moscardelli, whose crucial 14 league goals proved decisive in anchoring the attack. His stellar form in this campaign led directly to a highly-coveted move to Serie A with Chievo the following season, marking a significant personal high point. This season, which also featured the emerging talent of a young Radja Nainggolan, remains a defining chapter of the club's enduring battle to remain in the professional ranks.