The 2017-18 campaign was a season of ultimate heartbreak for Ternana as the Rossoverdi spectacularly burnt out, finishing a crushing 22nd in Serie B and suffering relegation to the third tier after a six-season stay. Despite a turbulent year that saw three different managers, the one constant source of pride was the sensational form of striker Adriano Montalto, whose 21 crucial goals in the league proved a stunning individual effort in a campaign defined by struggle and a controversial ownership that briefly added the Unicusano name to the club crest. This devastating year marked a painful chapter that ended their Serie B status.