2022–23 season, Cesena FC competed in Serie C Girone B, putting together a highly competitive campaign under manager Domenico Toscano. The Cavallucci Marini finished the regular season in a strong second place with 79 points, showcasing both the sharpest attack in the group with 66 goals scored and the tightest defense with only 24 goals conceded. Anchored by top scorer Simone Corazza, who netted 18 league goals, the team advanced directly to the national phase of the promotion play-offs. However, their bid for promotion ended in heartbreak during the play-off semi finals, where they were eliminated by Lecco in a dramatic 5–3 penalty shootout after a 2–2 aggregate draw.