The 2012-13 campaign was a devastating season of chaos and heartbreak for Vicenza as the Biancorossi ultimately finished a crushing 19th in Serie B, a result that sealed their relegation from the second tier. Despite the constant managerial turmoil that saw the club change hands multiple times during the season, the attack was anchored by forward Dominique Malonga, whose 10 goals were a crucial bright spot amid the turbulence. It was a difficult and defining chapter in the club's history, marking a painful return to the third division after a difficult fight for survival.