Match report

Plymouth Defeats Leyton Orient 1-0 in EFL Trophy

Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient
0–1
FT
Plymouth
Plymouth
Dec 2, 2025

Plymouth secured a last-gasp 1-0 victory over Leyton Orient in the EFL Trophy, thanks to a late goal by L. Tolaj. The match was punctuated by a series of substitutions and yellow cards for Leyton Orient, including one for J. Koroma and Z. Obiero. The victory secures Plymouth's position and marks a disappointing outcome for the hosts, Leyton Orient.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Leyton Orient 0-1 Plymouth
  • • Goal: L. Tolaj (90th minute) for Plymouth
  • • Yellow Cards: J. Koroma (39th minute), Z. Obiero (54th minute) for Leyton Orient
  • • Substitutions: Multiple changes for both teams, including J. Pleguezuelo for Plymouth

Lineups

Leyton Orient

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Simkin (G)
  • 14 M. Craig (D)
  • 19 O. Beckles (D)
  • 34 P. Chinedu (D)
  • 3 T. Adaramola (D)
  • 29 Z. Obiero (M)
  • 44 T. Archibald (M)
  • 21 J. Moorhouse (M)
  • 27 D. Jaiyesimi (M)
  • 17 J. Koroma (M)
  • 9 A. Lloyd (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 K. Cahill
  • 4 J. Simpson
  • 20 S. Perkins
  • 25 C. Wellens
  • 28 S. Clare
  • 30 J. White
  • 35 Z. Hambury

Plymouth

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 21 L. Ashby-Hammond (G)
  • 8 J. Edwards (D)
  • 5 J. Pleguezuelo (D)
  • 2 M. Ross (D)
  • 29 M. Sorinola (D)
  • 35 O. Dale (M)
  • 24 C. Roberts (M)
  • 18 O. Oseni
  • 4 B. Wiredu (M)
  • 7 J. Paterson (M)
  • 9 L. Tolaj (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 C. Hazard
  • 11 B. Mumba
  • 15 A. Mitchell
  • 19 M. Boateng
  • 20 L. McCabe
  • 38 J. Hatch
  • 39 T. Finn

Timeline

  1. Leyton Orient
    39' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    J. Koroma

    Simulation

  2. Plymouth
    46' Plymouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Pleguezuelo · On: A. Mitchell
  3. Leyton Orient
    46' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Craig · On: C. Wellens
  4. Leyton Orient
    54' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    Z. Obiero

    Foul

  5. Leyton Orient
    64' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Lloyd · On: S. Perkins
  6. Leyton Orient
    64' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Archibald · On: J. White
  7. Leyton Orient
    71' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Z. Obiero · On: S. Clare
  8. Plymouth
    77' Plymouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Roberts · On: M. Boateng
  9. Plymouth
    77' Plymouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Oseni · On: T. Finn
  10. Plymouth
    90' Plymouth Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Tolaj

Match Stats

Stat Leyton Orient Plymouth
Fouls 14 9
Pass Accuracy 80% 73%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 16
Corners 9 5
Total Passes 444 338
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 2 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 357 246
Shots Inside Box 5 12
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Leyton Orient's early yellow card for J. Koroma set a cautious tone, impacting their offensive play.
  • ▸ Plymouth's late goal by L. Tolaj in the 90th minute turned the match, securing a narrow victory for the visitors.