Match report

Barnsley Defeats Leyton Orient 3-1 in League One Clash

Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient
1–3
FT
Barnsley
Barnsley
Feb 28, 2026

Barnsley showcased their strength and determination to secure a crucial 3-1 victory over Leyton Orient in their recent League One match. Despite a brief resurgence from the home side, Barnsley's early goals set the stage for their triumph.

Key Facts

  • • Barnsley led early with a goal by D. McGoldrick (10') assisted by Adam Phillips.
  • • Leyton Orient equalized through Daniel Levitt's solo effort (20').
  • • D. McGoldrick scored twice for Barnsley in the second half, at 53' and 62', with an assist from R. Cleary on his second goal.
  • • Adam Phillips received a yellow card for Barnsley (49'), while A. Abdulai was cautioned for Leyton Orient late in the game.

Lineups

Leyton Orient

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 12 Will Dennis (G)
  • 16 Kaelan Casey (D)
  • 6 William Forrester (D)
  • 5 Daniel Happe (D)
  • 14 Michael Craig (M)
  • 24 Dylan Levitt (M)
  • 28 Sean Clare (M)
  • 3 James Morris (M)
  • 19 Favour Fawunmi (F)
  • 7 Ollie O'Neill (F)
  • 32 Dominic Ballard (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 Killian Cahill
  • 2 Thomas James
  • 20 Sonny Perkins
  • 44 Theodore Archibald
  • 25 Charlie Wellens
  • 22 Azeem Abdulai
  • 17 Josh Koroma

Barnsley

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Owen Goodman (G)
  • 7 Corey O'Keeffe (D)
  • 6 Maël de Gevigney (D)
  • 15 Eoghan O'Connell (D)
  • 27 Tennai Watson (D)
  • 30 Jonathan Bland (M)
  • 48 Luca Connell (M)
  • 8 Adam Phillips (M)
  • 22 Patrick Kelly (M)
  • 19 Reyes Cleary (M)
  • 10 David McGoldrick (F)

Substitutes

  • 51 Kieran Flavell
  • 5 Jack Shepherd
  • 45 Vimal Yoganathan
  • 17 Georgie Gent
  • 18 Scott Banks
  • 9 Tom Bradshaw
  • 20 Charlie Lennon

Timeline

  1. Barnsley
    10' Barnsley Goal · Normal Goal
    D. McGoldrick · Assist: Adam Phillips
  2. Leyton Orient
    20' Leyton Orient Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Levitt
  3. Barnsley
    49' Barnsley Card · Yellow Card
    Adam Phillips

    Foul

  4. Barnsley
    53' Barnsley Goal · Normal Goal
    D. McGoldrick
  5. Leyton Orient
    58' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Clare · On: A. Abdulai
  6. Leyton Orient
    58' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Daniel Happe · On: T. Archibald
  7. Barnsley
    62' Barnsley Goal · Normal Goal
    D. McGoldrick · Assist: R. Cleary
  8. Barnsley
    66' Barnsley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Cleary · On: S. Banks
  9. Leyton Orient
    67' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Fawunmi · On: J. Koroma
  10. Leyton Orient
    67' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. O'Neill · On: C. Wellens
  11. Barnsley
    78' Barnsley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. McGoldrick · On: T. Bradshaw
  12. Barnsley
    78' Barnsley subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Adam Phillips · On: Jack Shepherd
  13. Leyton Orient
    81' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Levitt · On: T. James
  14. Leyton Orient
    90'+3 Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    A. Abdulai

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Leyton Orient Barnsley
Fouls 8 16
Pass Accuracy 79% 64%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 10
Corners 5 1
Total Passes 500 279
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 4 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 9 3
Possession 65% 35%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 396 178
Shots Inside Box 12 8
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. McGoldrick's early brace (10' and 53') gave Barnsley a strong lead, despite Leyton Orient equalizing momentarily.
  • ▸ Barnsley's third goal by McGoldrick (62'), after receiving an assist from R. Cleary, sealed the game for them.