Match report
Leyton Orient Defeats Aston Villa U21 1-0 in EFL Trophy Clash
Leyton Orient
1–0
FT
Aston Villa U21
Oct 28, 2025
Leyton Orient held off a resilient Aston Villa U21 side to secure a 1-0 victory in the EFL Trophy on a tense night at Brisbane Road. The game's only goal came from D. Jaiyesimi, who capitalized on a well-executed move assisted by J. Moorhouse to break the deadlock. Despite multiple substitutions by both teams, the home side managed to maintain their lead to claim all three points.
Key Facts
- • Leyton Orient: 1-0 Victory over Aston Villa U21 in the EFL Trophy
- • Goal: D. Jaiyesimi (78')
- • Assist: J. Moorhouse
- • Substitutions for Leyton Orient: A. Lloyd (33'), J. White (46'), T. Bakinson (75'), D. Jaiyesimi (90')
- • Substitutions for Aston Villa U21: R. Wilson (58'), A. Lynskey (74'), Rodrigo Fortes (74')
Lineups
Leyton Orient
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 T. Simkin (G)
- 25 C. Wellens (D)
- 4 J. Simpson (D)
- 34 P. Chinedu (D)
- 11 D. Mitchell (D)
- 21 J. Moorhouse (M)
- 15 T. Bakinson (M)
- 20 S. Perkins (M)
- 30 J. White (M)
- 27 D. Jaiyesimi (M)
- 9 A. Lloyd (F)
Substitutes
- 26 N. Phillips
- 37 Z. O’Keefe
- 31 M. Welch
- 29 Z. Obiero
- 23 L. Gordon
- 35 Z. Hambury
- 38 A. Wellens
Aston Villa U21
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 63 O. Asemota (G)
- 72 A. McWilliams (D)
- 71 T. Carroll (D)
- 56 L. Routh (D)
- 80 R. Fortes (D)
- 53 G. Hemmings (M)
- 54 A. Borland (M)
- 83 B. Burrowes (M)
- 20 J. Jimoh-Aloba (M)
- 93 A. Lynskey (M)
- 57 R. Wilson
Substitutes
- 60 R. Hollingshead
- 79 M. Kone
- 73 C. Moreland
- 67 M. Cotcher
- 98 T. Bloomfield
- 68 T. Mulley
- 61 O. Khedr
Timeline
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33' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Lloyd · On: L. Gordon
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46' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 2Off: J. White · On: Z. Obiero
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58' Aston Villa U21 subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Wilson · On: M. Cotcher
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74' Aston Villa U21 subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Lynskey · On: M. Kone
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74' Aston Villa U21 subst · Substitution 3Off: Rodrigo Fortes · On: T. Bloomfield
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75' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Bakinson · On: M. Welch
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78' Leyton Orient Goal · Normal GoalD. Jaiyesimi · Assist: J. Moorhouse
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90' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Jaiyesimi · On: Z. Hambury
Match Stats
| Stat | Leyton Orient | Aston Villa U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 18 | 6 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 73% |
| Offsides | 4 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 19 | 7 |
| Corners | 7 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 414 | 368 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 5 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 330 | 270 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 6 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ J. Moorhouse's precise pass set up D. Jaiyesimi's goal in the 78th minute, breaking the deadlock and shifting the momentum in Leyton Orient's favor.
- ▸ Multiple substitutions by Aston Villa U21 in the second half (R. Wilson, A. Lynskey, Rodrigo Fortes) failed to change the game's outcome, as Leyton Orient's defense remained solid.