Match report
Leyton Orient Overpower AFC Wimbledon 4-2 in League One Clash
AFC Wimbledon
2–4
FT
Leyton Orient
Mar 17, 2026
Leyton Orient stunned AFC Wimbledon with a dominant 4-2 victory in the League One fixture at Kingsmeadow. Despite a valiant effort from AFC Wimbledon, Leyton Orient's clinical finishing and strategic substitutions led them to a convincing win.
Key Facts
- • Dominic Ballard of Leyton Orient scored three goals, including one assist from C. Wellens.
- • R. Nkeng of AFC Wimbledon scored two goals, with one assist from O. Bugiel and another from S. Seddon.
- • James Morris of Leyton Orient also contributed a goal.
- • Daniel Happe of Leyton Orient received a yellow card for a foul.
- • M. Browne of AFC Wimbledon was shown a yellow card for simulation.
Lineups
AFC Wimbledon
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 20 J. McDonnell (G)
- 33 I. Ogundere (D)
- 31 J. Lewis (D)
- 6 R. Johnson (D)
- 30 R. Nkeng
- 37 Z. Nelson (M)
- 12 A. Smith (M)
- 21 M. Hippolyte (M)
- 3 S. Seddon (M)
- 9 O. Bugiel (F)
- 11 M. Browne (F)
Substitutes
- 1 N. Bishop
- 4 J. Reeves
- 14 M. Stevens
- 16 A. Hackford
- 15 P. Bauer
- 8 C. Maycock
- 2 N. Asiimwe
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)
- 15 T. Bakinson (M)
- 22 A. Abdulai (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
- 14 M. Craig
- 19 F. Fawunmi
- 5 D. Happe
- 8 I. El Mizouni
- 20 S. Perkins
Timeline
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15' Leyton Orient Goal · Normal GoalDominic Ballard -
39' AFC Wimbledon Goal · Normal GoalR. Nkeng · Assist: O. Bugiel -
45' AFC Wimbledon Goal · Normal GoalR. Nkeng · Assist: S. Seddon -
46' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Casey · On: T. Archibald -
46' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 2Off: O. O'Neill · On: Daniel Happe -
48' Leyton Orient Goal · Normal GoalDominic Ballard · Assist: C. Wellens -
53' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow CardDaniel HappeFoul
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57' Leyton Orient Goal · Normal GoalJames Morris -
68' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Mitchell · On: I. El Mizouni -
70' Leyton Orient Goal · Normal GoalDominic Ballard -
74' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 1Off: Z. Nelson · On: Jake Reeves -
74' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Bugiel · On: M. Stevens -
74' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Hippolyte · On: A. Hackford -
83' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 4Off: Dominic Ballard · On: S. Perkins -
84' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Abdulai · On: F. Fawunmi -
90'+5 AFC Wimbledon Card · Yellow CardM. BrowneSimulation
Match Stats
| Stat | AFC Wimbledon | Leyton Orient |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 63% | 67% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 14 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 367 | 303 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 7 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 5 |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 232 | 202 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 10 |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Leyton Orient took the lead through Dominic Ballard's early goal in the 15th minute, setting the tone for the match.
- ▸ The turning point came after the half-hour mark when AFC Wimbledon equalized through R. Nkeng, only for Leyton Orient to regroup and score two more goals by the 48th minute, solidifying their lead.