The 2010-11 campaign was a season of consolidation for Sassuolo as the Neroverdi battled through the competitive Serie B and ultimately secured a nervous 16th-place finish, narrowly avoiding the relegation play-off. Leading the line for the club was the experienced forward Daniele Martinetti, whose 7 goals proved decisive in a campaign built on defensive grit and a determined fight to establish the club's place in the second tier. It was a vital year that cemented their status and laid the quiet groundwork for their eventual historic rise to the top flight.