Match report
Leyton Orient Draw with Blackpool 1-1 in League One Match
Leyton Orient
1–1
FT
Blackpool
Nov 22, 2025
Leyton Orient held off the persistent challenge of Blackpool to secure a hard-fought 1–1 draw at home. Andrew Connolly opened the scoring for Leyton Orient with an assist from Dominic Ballard in the 23rd minute, only for Andy Fletcher to equalize for Blackpool near the end of regulation time.
Key Facts
- • Leyton Orient scored first through Andrew Connolly (23' via Dominic Ballard)
- • Blackpool leveled with a late goal from Andy Fletcher (90')
- • Temitope Adaramola was sent off for Leyton Orient in the 47th minute after receiving a second yellow card
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams throughout the match
Lineups
Leyton Orient
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 33 K. Cahill (G)
- 14 M. Craig (D)
- 19 O. Beckles (D)
- 5 D. Happe (D)
- 3 T. Adaramola (D)
- 15 T. Bakinson (M)
- 8 I. El Mizouni (M)
- 7 O. O'Neill (M)
- 25 C. Wellens (M)
- 10 A. Connolly (M)
- 32 D. Ballard (F)
Substitutes
- 1 T. Simkin
- 9 A. Lloyd
- 17 J. Koroma
- 20 S. Perkins
- 22 A. Abdulai
- 27 D. Jaiyesimi
- 28 S. Clare
Blackpool
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 B. Peacock-Farrell (G)
- 20 M. Ihiekwe (D)
- 5 F. Horsfall (D)
- 4 O. Casey (D)
- 26 Z. Ashworth (D)
- 22 C. Hamilton (M)
- 10 G. Honeyman (M)
- 6 J. Brown (M)
- 29 E. Hansson (M)
- 11 A. Fletcher (F)
- 14 T. Bloxham (F)
Substitutes
- 25 F. Ravizzoli
- 2 A. Lyons
- 3 J. Husband
- 7 L. Evans
- 15 H. Coulson
- 23 S. Banks
- 41 T. Bondo
Timeline
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23' Leyton Orient Goal · Normal GoalA. Connolly · Assist: Dominic Ballard -
30' Blackpool Card · Yellow CardMichael IhiekweFoul
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33' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow CardT. BakinsonFoul
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35' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow CardT. AdaramolaFoul
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45'+2 Blackpool Card · Yellow CardA. FletcherFoul
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46' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Hamilton · On: A. Lyons -
46' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2Off: Z. Ashworth · On: H. Coulson -
47' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow CardT. AdaramolaFoul
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47' Leyton Orient Card · Red CardT. AdaramolaFoul
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53' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Connolly · On: A. Abdulai -
54' Blackpool Card · Yellow CardF. HorsfallFoul
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62' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Horsfall · On: L. Evans -
62' Blackpool subst · Substitution 4Off: E. Hansson · On: S. Banks -
75' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 3Off: Dominic Ballard · On: A. Lloyd -
77' Blackpool subst · Substitution 5Off: G. Honeyman · On: J. Husband -
80' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow CardO. O'NeillFoul
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84' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Wellens · On: D. Jaiyesimi -
88' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 5Off: I. El Mizouni · On: J. Koroma -
90'+7 Leyton Orient Card · Yellow CardA. AbdulaiFoul
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90' Blackpool Goal · Normal GoalA. Fletcher · Assist: T. Bloxham
Match Stats
| Stat | Leyton Orient | Blackpool |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 19 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 59% | 79% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 12 | 10 |
| Corners | 3 | 9 |
| Total Passes | 217 | 452 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 6 |
| xG | 1.27 | 1.40 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 4 |
| Possession | 32% | 68% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 128 | 358 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 8 |
| Saves | 5 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Leyton Orient's early goal set them up well, but Blackpool maintained pressure to equalize later in the game.
- ▸ Temitope Adaramola’s dismissal for Leyton Orient changed the momentum of the match, giving Blackpool more possession and scoring chances.