Match report

Bolton Defeats Leyton Orient 2-1 in League One Clash

Bolton
Bolton
2–1
FT
Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient
Jan 24, 2026

Bolton managed to secure a crucial win over Leyton Orient in the League One competition. Despite an early setback and multiple substitutions, Bolton held on to their lead with key contributions from T. Gale and M. Burstow.

Key Facts

  • • Bolton scored 2 goals (T. Gale at 46', M. Burstow penalty at 90')
  • • Leyton Orient's only goal came from T. Archibald at 49'
  • • J. Osei-Tutu and C. Christie both received yellow cards for Bolton early in the match
  • • A. Abdulai was booked for Leyton Orient at 29'

Lineups

Bolton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Bonham (G)
  • 14 J. Osei-Tutu (D)
  • 18 E. Toal (D)
  • 6 G. Johnston (D)
  • 25 M. Conway (D)
  • 4 X. Simons (M)
  • 21 E. Erhahon (M)
  • 19 A. Cozier-Duberry (M)
  • 45 J. McAtee (M)
  • 11 T. Gale (M)
  • 10 S. Dalby (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 D. Harrington
  • 3 C. Forino-Joseph
  • 29 C. Christie
  • 16 A. Morley
  • 22 K. Dempsey
  • 20 I. Cissoko
  • 48 M. Burstow

Leyton Orient

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 33 K. Cahill (G)
  • 2 T. James (D)
  • 16 K. Casey (D)
  • 4 J. Simpson (D)
  • 11 D. Mitchell (M)
  • 15 T. Bakinson (M)
  • 22 A. Abdulai (M)
  • 44 T. Archibald (M)
  • 25 C. Wellens (F)
  • 7 O. O'Neill (F)
  • 32 D. Ballard (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 N. Phillips
  • 5 D. Happe
  • 9 A. Matthews
  • 14 M. Craig
  • 17 J. Koroma
  • 20 S. Perkins
  • 21 J. Moorhouse

Timeline

  1. Bolton
    13' Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    J. Osei-Tutu

    Foul

  2. Bolton
    26' Bolton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Cozier-Duberry · On: C. Christie
  3. Leyton Orient
    29' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    A. Abdulai
  4. Bolton
    33' Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    C. Christie

    Time wasting

  5. Bolton
    46' Bolton Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Gale · Assist: E. Erhahon
  6. Leyton Orient
    49' Leyton Orient Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Archibald · Assist: O. O'Neill
  7. Leyton Orient
    66' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Mitchell · On: M. Craig
  8. Bolton
    70' Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    John McAtee

    Foul

  9. Leyton Orient
    72' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. James · On: Daniel Happe
  10. Bolton
    73' Bolton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Osei-Tutu · On: Chris Forino
  11. Bolton
    73' Bolton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Xavier Simons · On: A. Morley
  12. Leyton Orient
    80' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Bakinson · On: A. Matthews
  13. Bolton
    86' Bolton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: John McAtee · On: M. Burstow
  14. Bolton
    90' Bolton Goal · Penalty
    M. Burstow

Match Stats

Stat Bolton Leyton Orient
Fouls 9 16
Pass Accuracy 72% 70%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 10
Corners 4 1
Total Passes 392 312
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 5 1
xG 1.62 0.66
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 284 217
Shots Inside Box 9 3
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 4 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ T. Gale's goal in the 46th minute gave Bolton a crucial lead and boosted their morale.
  • ▸ M. Burstow's penalty kick secured Bolton's victory with three minutes left in the match, putting pressure on Leyton Orient.