Match report

Leyton Orient Defeats Peterborough 2-1 in League One Thriller

Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient
2–1
FT
Peterborough
Peterborough
Mar 14, 2026

Leyton Orient secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Peterborough in their League One clash, with goals from J. Simpson and T. Bakinson propelling them to the win. Despite a late goal from J. Morgan for Peterborough, Orient held on to snatch all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Leyton Orient 2-1 Peterborough
  • • J. Simpson scored the opening goal in the 44th minute
  • • T. Bakinson added a second in the 81st minute
  • • J. Morgan scored for Peterborough in the 85th minute
  • • D. Frith and Daniel Happe received yellow cards for Peterborough and Leyton Orient respectively
  • • Leyton Orient made multiple substitutions, including T. Archibald and T. Bakinson

Lineups

Leyton Orient

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 W. Dennis (G)
  • 2 T. James (D)
  • 16 K. Casey (D)
  • 4 J. Simpson (D)
  • 3 J. Morris (D)
  • 22 A. Abdulai (M)
  • 24 D. Levitt (M)
  • 11 D. Mitchell (M)
  • 25 C. Wellens (M)
  • 7 O. O'Neill (M)
  • 32 D. Ballard (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 K. Cahill
  • 44 T. Archibald
  • 15 T. Bakinson
  • 19 F. Fawunmi
  • 5 D. Happe
  • 8 I. El Mizouni
  • 20 S. Perkins

Peterborough

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Bass (G)
  • 33 J. Dornelly (D)
  • 30 P. Kioso (D)
  • 26 D. Okagbue (D)
  • 2 C. Johnston (D)
  • 4 A. Collins (M)
  • 8 B. Khela (M)
  • 11 D. Frith (M)
  • 24 J. Morgan
  • 17 K. Lisbie (M)
  • 34 D. Kamara

Substitutes

  • 31 B. Smith
  • 18 C. Hayes
  • 15 G. Nevett
  • 23 H. Mills
  • 39 O. Aderoju
  • 42 P. Sykut
  • 32 L. Mendonca

Timeline

  1. Peterborough
    30' Peterborough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Johnston · On: Harley Mills
  2. Leyton Orient
    44' Leyton Orient Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Simpson · Assist: C. Wellens
  3. Peterborough
    45'+1 Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    D. Frith

    Foul

  4. Peterborough
    59' Peterborough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Frith · On: C. Hayes
  5. Leyton Orient
    60' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Mitchell · On: T. Archibald
  6. Leyton Orient
    61' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Levitt · On: T. Bakinson
  7. Leyton Orient
    61' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Casey · On: Daniel Happe
  8. Peterborough
    74' Peterborough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Kamara · On: O. Aderoju
  9. Leyton Orient
    79' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Abdulai · On: I. El Mizouni
  10. Leyton Orient
    81' Leyton Orient Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Bakinson · Assist: T. Archibald
  11. Leyton Orient
    84' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    Daniel Happe

    Foul

  12. Peterborough
    85' Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Morgan · Assist: Archie Collins
  13. Peterborough
    90'+9 Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    K. Lisbie

    Argument

  14. Leyton Orient
    90' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Dominic Ballard · On: S. Perkins

Match Stats

Stat Leyton Orient Peterborough
Fouls 15 8
Pass Accuracy 63% 77%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 15
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 336 487
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 5 6
Shots on Target 6 4
xG 1.78 1.55
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 213 376
Shots Inside Box 12 9
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Simpson's goal in the 44th minute gave Leyton Orient the early lead, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ T. Bakinson's second goal in the 81st minute was crucial in securing the win for Leyton Orient despite Peterborough's late push
  • ▸ The yellow card received by Daniel Happe in the 84th minute could have impacted Leyton Orient's momentum towards the end of the match