Match report

Manchester City Defeats Leyton Orient 2-1 in FA Cup Clash

Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient
1–2
FT
Manchester City
Manchester City
Feb 8, 2025

Manchester City narrowly defeated Leyton Orient by a score of 2-1 in an FA Cup match that showcased resilience from both sides. Stefan Ortega scored an own goal for Leyton Orient early on, but Manchester City managed to secure their lead with goals from A. Khusanov and Kevin De Bruyne.

Key Facts

  • • Leyton Orient 1–2 Manchester City (FA Cup match)
  • • Stefan Ortega scored an own goal for Leyton Orient at the 16th minute
  • • A. Khusanov and Kevin De Bruyne scored goals for Manchester City
  • • Brandon Cooper and Z. Obiero received yellow cards for Leyton Orient

Lineups

Leyton Orient

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 24 J. Keeley (G)
  • 2 T. James (D)
  • 4 J. Simpson (D)
  • 5 D. Happe (D)
  • 12 J. Currie (D)
  • 22 E. Galbraith (M)
  • 8 J. Brown (M)
  • 20 S. Perkins (M)
  • 17 J. Donley (M)
  • 27 D. Jaiyesimi (M)
  • 23 C. Kelman (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 D. Pratley
  • 6 B. Cooper
  • 7 D. Agyei
  • 15 D. Ball
  • 29 Z. Obiero
  • 26 N. Phillips
  • 44 D. Markanday
  • 3 J. Sweeney
  • 36 D. Carter

Manchester City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 18 S. Ortega (G)
  • 82 R. Lewis (D)
  • 22 Vitor Reis (D)
  • 3 Rúben Dias (D)
  • 75 N. O'Reilly (D)
  • 14 Nico González (M)
  • 19 İ. Gündoğan (M)
  • 26 Savinho (M)
  • 87 J. McAtee (M)
  • 10 J. Grealish (M)
  • 7 Omar Marmoush (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 Bernardo Silva
  • 45 A. Khusanov
  • 5 J. Stones
  • 17 K. De Bruyne
  • 47 P. Foden
  • 67 D. Mubama
  • 27 Matheus Nunes
  • 33 S. Carson
  • 25 M. Akanji

Timeline

  1. Leyton Orient
    16' Leyton Orient Goal · Own Goal
    Stefan Ortega
  2. Manchester City
    22' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Nico · On: Bernardo Silva
  3. Manchester City
    42' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    J. McAtee

    Foul

  4. Manchester City
    46' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Vitor Reis · On: A. Khusanov
  5. Manchester City
    46' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rúben Dias · On: J. Stones
  6. Leyton Orient
    54' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Jaiyesimi · On: D. Pratley
  7. Manchester City
    56' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Khusanov · Assist: R. Lewis
  8. Leyton Orient
    65' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Perkins · On: Brandon Cooper
  9. Manchester City
    72' Manchester City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. O'Reilly · On: K. De Bruyne
  10. Manchester City
    72' Manchester City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. McAtee · On: P. Foden
  11. Leyton Orient
    77' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    Brandon Cooper

    Foul

  12. Manchester City
    79' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    K. De Bruyne · Assist: J. Grealish
  13. Leyton Orient
    85' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Donley · On: D. Agyei
  14. Leyton Orient
    85' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jordan Brown · On: Dominic Ball
  15. Leyton Orient
    86' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Ethan Galbraith · On: Z. Obiero
  16. Leyton Orient
    88' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    Z. Obiero

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Leyton Orient Manchester City
Fouls 10 5
Pass Accuracy 66% 89%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 24
Corners 2 10
Total Passes 208 579
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 9
Shots on Target 3 10
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 27% 73%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 137 515
Shots Inside Box 10 17
Saves 7 3
Shots Outside Box 3 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The own goal by Stefan Ortega at the 16th minute gave early momentum to Manchester City, setting the stage for their eventual victory.
  • ▸ A. Khusanov's goal in the 56th minute sealed the lead for Manchester City and shifted the game in their favor.