Match report

Charlton Defeats Leyton Orient 1-0 in League One Clash

Charlton
Charlton
1–0
FT
Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient
May 25, 2025

Charlton held off a determined Leyton Orient side to secure a vital victory in their League One campaign on Saturday, thanks to an early goal from Michael Gillesphey at The Valley. Despite numerous substitutions and pressure from both teams, Charlton managed to maintain their defensive shape and clinch the win.

Key Facts

  • • Charlton's sole goal was scored by M. Gillesphey in the 31st minute.
  • • Substitutions for Charlton: T. Small (in place of Tennai Watson), A. Gilbert (replacing K. Anderson).
  • • Multiple substitutions for Leyton Orient including Jordan Brown, S. Clare, O. O'Neill, D. Agyei, and Omar Beckles.
  • • Lloyd Jones received a yellow card for Charlton in the 90th minute.

Lineups

Charlton

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 25 W. Mannion (G)
  • 2 K. Ramsay (D)
  • 5 L. Jones (D)
  • 3 M. Gillesphey (D)
  • 26 T. Small (M)
  • 6 C. Coventry (M)
  • 10 G. Docherty (M)
  • 16 J. Edwards (M)
  • 17 A. Gilbert (F)
  • 7 T. Campbell (F)
  • 24 M. Godden (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 T. Watson
  • 18 K. Anderson
  • 22 C. Aneke
  • 33 M. Mbick
  • 21 A. Maynard-Brewer
  • 8 L. Berry
  • 4 A. Mitchell

Leyton Orient

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 24 J. Keeley (G)
  • 22 E. Galbraith (D)
  • 19 O. Beckles (D)
  • 45 R. Edmonds-Green (D)
  • 12 J. Currie (D)
  • 8 J. Brown (M)
  • 28 S. Clare (M)
  • 7 D. Agyei (M)
  • 17 J. Donley (M)
  • 21 O. O'Neill (M)
  • 23 C. Kelman (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 D. Ball
  • 2 T. James
  • 9 R. Williams
  • 47 A. Abdulai
  • 5 D. Happe
  • 44 D. Markanday
  • 26 N. Phillips

Timeline

  1. Charlton
    31' Charlton Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Gillesphey
  2. Charlton
    68' Charlton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Small · On: Tennai Watson
  3. Charlton
    68' Charlton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Gilbert · On: K. Anderson
  4. Leyton Orient
    74' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jordan Brown · On: Dominic Ball
  5. Leyton Orient
    74' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Clare · On: T. James
  6. Charlton
    81' Charlton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Godden · On: C. Aneke
  7. Charlton
    81' Charlton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Campbell · On: M. Mbick
  8. Leyton Orient
    82' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. O'Neill · On: R. Williams
  9. Leyton Orient
    82' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Agyei · On: A. Abdulai
  10. Leyton Orient
    82' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Omar Beckles · On: Daniel Happe
  11. Charlton
    90'+2 Charlton Card · Yellow Card
    Lloyd Jones

Match Stats

Stat Charlton Leyton Orient
Fouls 11 9
Pass Accuracy 61% 76%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 16
Corners 2 6
Total Passes 247 417
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 1 10
Shots on Target 3 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 1 5
Possession 38% 62%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 151 319
Shots Inside Box 1 9
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 4 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Charlton's early goal by M. Gillesphey gave them a psychological boost, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Despite Leyton Orient making multiple substitutions to revamp their game plan, Charlton's solid defense and strategic substitutions helped maintain their lead.