Match report
Leyton Orient Defeats Stevenage 2-1 in League One Clash
Stevenage
1–2
FT
Leyton Orient
Mar 10, 2026
Leyton Orient managed to secure a 2-1 win against Stevenage in a closely contested League One match. The home side took the lead early through a penalty from J. Reid but Leyton Orient fought back with two goals from Dominic Ballard to snatch the victory. Both teams showed resilience, but it was the Orient's persistence that paid off in the end.
Key Facts
- • J. Reid scored a penalty for Stevenage at 22 minutes
- • Dominic Ballard equalized for Leyton Orient at 44 minutes
- • Dominic Ballard scored the winning goal for Leyton Orient at 55 minutes
- • S. Clare received a yellow card for Leyton Orient at 21 minutes
- • Charlie Goode was shown a yellow card for Stevenage at 45 minutes
- • O. O'Neill and K. Casey received yellow cards for Leyton Orient in the second half
Lineups
Stevenage
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 Filip Marschall (G)
- 2 Luther James-Wildin (D)
- 15 Charlie Goode (D)
- 5 Carl Piergianni (D)
- 17 Jasper Pattenden (M)
- 23 Louis Thompson (M)
- 8 Daniel Phillips (M)
- 14 Saxon Earley (M)
- 18 Harvey White (F)
- 19 Jamie Reid (F)
- 25 Matt Phillips (F)
Substitutes
- 16 Lewis Freestone
- 11 Jordan Roberts
- 10 Daniel Kemp
- 4 Jordan Houghton
- 30 Beryly Lubala
- 13 Taye Ashby-Hammond
- 6 Dan Sweeney
Leyton Orient
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 12 Will Dennis (G)
- 2 Thomas James (D)
- 6 William Forrester (D)
- 4 Jack Simpson (D)
- 11 Demetri Mitchell (M)
- 22 Azeem Abdulai (M)
- 28 Sean Clare (M)
- 3 James Morris (M)
- 25 Charlie Wellens (F)
- 7 Ollie O'Neill (F)
- 32 Dominic Ballard (F)
Substitutes
- 16 Kaelan Casey
- 15 Tyreeq Bakinson
- 44 Theodore Archibald
- 20 Sonny Perkins
- 33 Killian Cahill
- 24 Dylan Levitt
- 19 Favour Fawunmi
Timeline
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21' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow CardS. Clare
Foul
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22' Stevenage Goal · PenaltyJ. Reid
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44' Leyton Orient Goal · Normal GoalDominic Ballard · Assist: D. Mitchell
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45'+6 Stevenage Card · Yellow CardCharlie Goode
Foul
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45'+7 Stevenage subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Earley · On: L. Freestone
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46' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 1Off: William Forrester · On: K. Casey
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52' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Clare · On: T. Bakinson
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55' Leyton Orient Goal · Normal GoalDominic Ballard · Assist: James Morris
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65' Stevenage subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Phillips · On: Jordan Roberts
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65' Stevenage subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Pattenden · On: Daniel Kemp
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66' Stevenage subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Thompson · On: J. Houghton
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74' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Mitchell · On: T. Archibald
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80' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow CardO. O'Neill
Foul
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82' Stevenage subst · Substitution 5Off: H. White · On: B. Lubala
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86' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 4Off: O. O'Neill · On: S. Perkins
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88' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow CardK. Casey
Foul
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90'+2 Leyton Orient Card · Yellow CardT. Archibald
Unsportsmanlike conduct
Match Stats
| Stat | Stevenage | Leyton Orient |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 59% | 61% |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 7 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 265 | 319 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 2 |
| Possession | 46% | 54% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 156 | 194 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 6 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early penalty goal by J. Reid gave Stevenage a promising start, but Leyton Orient equalized just before halftime through Dominic Ballard.
- ▸ The turning point came when Dominic Ballard scored his second goal in the 55th minute, which shifted the momentum in favor of Leyton Orient and ultimately secured their victory.