Match report

Exeter City 0–0 Leyton Orient: Draw in League One

Exeter City
Exeter City
0–0
FT
Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient
Mar 28, 2026

Exeter City and Leyton Orient played out a goalless draw in their League One encounter, with both sides putting in determined performances despite numerous substitutions and yellow cards. Exeter City's goalkeeper, J. Yfeko, and Leyton Orient's Daniel Happe were key figures, making crucial saves and challenges, respectively. The match saw Leyton Orient substitute S. Clare for M. Craig in the 18th minute, while Exeter City brought on D. Andrew for J. Yfeko in the 45th minute. The game was marked b

Key Facts

  • • Exeter City 0–0 Leyton Orient
  • • S. Clare substituted for M. Craig (Leyton Orient, 18th minute)
  • • D. Andrew substituted for J. Yfeko (Exeter City, 45th minute)
  • • Daniel Happe, J. McMillan, T. Archibald, and William Forrester received yellow cards
  • • Four substitutions made by Exeter City, five by Leyton Orient

Lineups

Exeter City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 J. Bycroft (G)
  • 2 J. McMillan (D)
  • 26 P. Sweeney (D)
  • 20 L. Woodhouse (D)
  • 21 D. Andrew (D)
  • 45 C. Cummins (M)
  • 29 K. McDonald (M)
  • 14 I. Niskanen (M)
  • 12 R. Cole (M)
  • 7 C. Mendes (M)
  • 9 J. Wareham (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 F. Phillips
  • 10 J. Aitchison
  • 6 E. Brierley
  • 19 S. Cox
  • 17 A. Higgins
  • 3 R. Rydel
  • 15 J. Yfeko

Leyton Orient

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 W. Dennis (G)
  • 28 S. Clare (D)
  • 6 W. Forrester (D)
  • 4 J. Simpson (D)
  • 3 J. Morris (D)
  • 22 A. Abdulai (M)
  • 15 T. Bakinson (M)
  • 44 T. Archibald (M)
  • 25 C. Wellens (M)
  • 11 D. Mitchell (M)
  • 32 D. Ballard (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 K. Cahill
  • 14 M. Craig
  • 16 K. Casey
  • 5 D. Happe
  • 8 I. El Mizouni
  • 7 O. O'Neill
  • 20 S. Perkins

Timeline

  1. Leyton Orient
    18' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Clare · On: M. Craig
  2. Exeter City
    45'+1 Exeter City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Andrew · On: J. Yfeko
  3. Leyton Orient
    46' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Unknown player · On: Daniel Happe
  4. Leyton Orient
    46' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Abdulai · On: I. El Mizouni
  5. Leyton Orient
    49' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    Daniel Happe

    Foul

  6. Exeter City
    61' Exeter City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. McDonald · On: E. Brierley
  7. Exeter City
    61' Exeter City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Mendes · On: A. Higgins
  8. Leyton Orient
    67' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Mitchell · On: O. O'Neill
  9. Exeter City
    80' Exeter City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Cole · On: J. Aitchison
  10. Exeter City
    80' Exeter City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Cummins · On: R. Rydel
  11. Exeter City
    81' Exeter City Card · Yellow Card
    J. McMillan

    Foul

  12. Leyton Orient
    83' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    T. Archibald

    Argument

  13. Leyton Orient
    90'+2 Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    William Forrester

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Exeter City Leyton Orient
Fouls 16 8
Pass Accuracy 63% 76%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 12
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 279 363
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 6 5
Shots on Target 2 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 177 277
Shots Inside Box 12 9
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Daniel Happe's yellow card at the 49th minute shifted Leyton Orient's momentum as they had to adjust their tactics to avoid further penalties.
  • ▸ Exeter City's introduction of K. McDonald and C. Mendes at the 61st minute provided a fresh attacking threat, although they were unable to convert this into a goal.