Match report

Lincoln Secures 2-1 Victory Over Leyton Orient in League One

Lincoln
Lincoln
2–1
FT
Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient
Apr 11, 2026

Lincoln secured a vital 2-1 victory over Leyton Orient in their League One clash. Lincoln's early goal from J. Moylan, followed by an own goal from William Forrester, provided a significant lead, though Leyton Orient's Dominic Ballard narrowed the gap with a late goal. Despite multiple yellow cards and substitutions, Lincoln held on to clinch the win.

Key Facts

  • • Lincoln defeated Leyton Orient 2-1 in a League One match.
  • • J. Moylan scored the opening goal for Lincoln in the 18th minute.
  • • Lincoln's William Forrester scored an own goal in the 45+5th minute.
  • • Dominic Ballard scored for Leyton Orient in the 71st minute.
  • • Leyton Orient received three yellow cards, with James Morris, I. El Mizouni, and J. Simpson being cautioned.
  • • Lincoln's B. House and Tendayi Darikwa also received yellow cards.

Lineups

Lincoln

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 George Wickens (G)
  • 2 Tendayi Darikwa (D)
  • 22 Thomas Hamer (D)
  • 15 Sonny Bradley (D)
  • 6 Ryley Towler (D)
  • 8 Tom Bayliss (M)
  • 14 Conor McGrandles (M)
  • 7 Reeco Hackett-Fairchild (M)
  • 10 Jack Moylan (M)
  • 18 Ben House (M)
  • 20 Ryan One (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 Robert Street
  • 19 Alfie Lloyd
  • 13 Zachary Jeacock
  • 12 Erik Ring
  • 25 Deji Elerewe
  • 16 Dom Jefferies

Leyton Orient

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 12 Will Dennis (G)
  • 6 William Forrester (D)
  • 5 Daniel Happe (D)
  • 4 Jack Simpson (D)
  • 2 Thomas James (M)
  • 15 Tyreeq Bakinson (M)
  • 8 Idris El Mizouni (M)
  • 3 James Morris (M)
  • 22 Azeem Abdulai (F)
  • 11 Demetri Mitchell (F)
  • 32 Dominic Ballard (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Ajay Matthews
  • 20 Sonny Perkins
  • 21 Toby Oluwayemi
  • 16 Kaelan Casey
  • 14 Michael Craig
  • 25 Charlie Wellens
  • 23 Lemar Gordon

Timeline

  1. Leyton Orient
    5' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    James Morris

    Delay of game

  2. Leyton Orient
    17' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    I. El Mizouni

    Foul

  3. Lincoln
    18' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Moylan · Assist: C. McGrandles
  4. Lincoln
    31' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    B. House

    Unsportsmanlike conduct

  5. Leyton Orient
    37' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    J. Simpson

    Foul

  6. Lincoln
    45'+1 Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    Tendayi Darikwa

    Foul

  7. Lincoln
    45'+5 Lincoln Goal · Own Goal
    William Forrester
  8. Leyton Orient
    54' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Simpson · On: S. Perkins
  9. Lincoln
    62' Lincoln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. House · On: R. Street
  10. Leyton Orient
    65' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    A. Abdulai

    Foul

  11. Leyton Orient
    71' Leyton Orient Goal · Normal Goal
    Dominic Ballard · Assist: I. El Mizouni
  12. Lincoln
    72' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Moylan · On: D. Jefferies
  13. Lincoln
    72' Lincoln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. One · On: A. Lloyd
  14. Leyton Orient
    85' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Bakinson · On: C. Wellens
  15. Leyton Orient
    85' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Daniel Happe · On: K. Casey
  16. Lincoln
    85' Lincoln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Hackett-Fairchild · On: Deji Elerewe

Match Stats

Stat Lincoln Leyton Orient
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 60% 75%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 10
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 307 409
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 6 0
Shots on Target 6 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 5
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 185 305
Shots Inside Box 11 4
Saves 4 5
Shots Outside Box 7 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lincoln took a commanding lead with two goals inside the first half: J. Moylan's early strike and William Forrester's own goal.
  • ▸ Dominic Ballard's goal for Leyton Orient in the 71st minute provided a glimmer of hope for the visitors, but Lincoln managed to hold on for the win.