Match report

Stevenage Secures Narrow Win Over Leyton Orient in EFL Trophy

Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient
0–1
FT
Stevenage
Stevenage
Jan 21, 2025

Stevenage secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Leyton Orient in the EFL Trophy, capitalizing on an own goal by Brandon Cooper in the 25th minute. The match saw multiple substitutions and three yellow cards, with Leyton Orient struggling to find an equalizer.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Leyton Orient 0–1 Stevenage
  • • Goal: Brandon Cooper (own goal) for Stevenage at 25'
  • • Leyton Orient: Substitutions - Ethan Galbraith, T. James, D. Jaiyesimi, Z. Obiero, J. Simpson
  • • Leyton Orient: Yellow Card - S. Clare (46')
  • • Stevenage: Substitutions - Daniel Kemp, H. White, L. Thompson, J. Reid, Kane Smith
  • • Stevenage: Yellow Cards - L. Appere (63'), E. King (72'), D. Sweeney (90+11')

Lineups

Leyton Orient

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 24 J. Keeley (G)
  • 2 T. James (D)
  • 6 B. Cooper (D)
  • 4 J. Simpson (D)
  • 3 J. Sweeney (D)
  • 8 J. Brown (M)
  • 28 S. Clare (M)
  • 20 S. Perkins (M)
  • 22 E. Galbraith (M)
  • 29 Z. Obiero (M)
  • 27 D. Jaiyesimi (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 J. Donley
  • 12 J. Currie
  • 18 D. Pratley
  • 23 C. Kelman
  • 19 O. Beckles
  • 26 N. Phillips
  • 36 D. Carter

Stevenage

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Ashby-Hammond (G)
  • 14 K. Smith (D)
  • 6 D. Sweeney (D)
  • 15 C. Goode (D)
  • 16 L. Freestone (D)
  • 23 L. Thompson (M)
  • 18 H. White (M)
  • 30 J. Young (M)
  • 10 D. Kemp (M)
  • 7 N. Freeman (M)
  • 9 L. Appéré (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 J. Roberts
  • 26 E. King
  • 22 D. Phillips
  • 19 J. Reid
  • 2 L. James-Wildin
  • 13 M. Cooper
  • 5 C. Piergianni

Timeline

  1. Stevenage
    25' Stevenage Goal · Own Goal
    Brandon Cooper
  2. Leyton Orient
    46' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ethan Galbraith · On: J. Donley
  3. Leyton Orient
    53' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    S. Clare

    Foul

  4. Stevenage
    63' Stevenage Card · Yellow Card
    L. Appere

    Foul

  5. Leyton Orient
    63' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. James · On: J. Currie
  6. Stevenage
    70' Stevenage subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Daniel Kemp · On: Jordan Roberts
  7. Stevenage
    70' Stevenage subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. White · On: E. King
  8. Stevenage
    70' Stevenage subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Thompson · On: D. Phillips
  9. Stevenage
    72' Stevenage Card · Yellow Card
    E. King

    Time wasting

  10. Leyton Orient
    73' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Jaiyesimi · On: D. Pratley
  11. Leyton Orient
    73' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Z. Obiero · On: C. Kelman
  12. Leyton Orient
    81' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Simpson · On: Omar Beckles
  13. Stevenage
    83' Stevenage subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Appere · On: J. Reid
  14. Stevenage
    83' Stevenage subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Kane Smith · On: Luther James-Wildin
  15. Stevenage
    90'+11 Stevenage Card · Yellow Card
    D. Sweeney

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Leyton Orient Stevenage
Fouls 13 16
Pass Accuracy 83% 57%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 8
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 601 261
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 2 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 69% 31%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 501 149
Shots Inside Box 2 5
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The own goal by Brandon Cooper in the 25th minute shifted the momentum in favor of Stevenage, giving them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Leyton Orient's multiple substitutions and a yellow card for S. Clare in the 46th minute signaled a struggle to regain the lead.