Match report

Leyton Orient Defeats Bradford 2-1 in League One Clash

Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient
2–1
FT
Bradford
Bradford
Dec 20, 2025

Leyton Orient emerged victorious over Bradford in a closely contested League One fixture at Brisbane Road. The game saw an early goal for Bradford courtesy of Sam Humphrys, but Leyton Orient mounted a strong comeback with goals from Dominic Ballard to secure the win.

Key Facts

  • • Leyton Orient 2–1 Bradford (League One)
  • • Dominic Ballard scored both goals for Leyton Orient at minutes 36 and 58
  • • Sam Humphrys opened scoring for Bradford in the 17th minute, assisted by Max Power
  • • Bradford’s J. Wright received a yellow card in the 28th minute for a foul
  • • Leyton Orient's T. Bakinson was shown a yellow card at the half-hour mark

Lineups

Leyton Orient

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Simkin (G)
  • 14 M. Craig (D)
  • 4 J. Simpson (D)
  • 5 D. Happe (D)
  • 3 T. Adaramola (D)
  • 15 T. Bakinson (M)
  • 21 J. Moorhouse (M)
  • 44 T. Archibald (M)
  • 25 C. Wellens (M)
  • 7 O. O'Neill (M)
  • 32 D. Ballard (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 K. Cahill
  • 2 T. James
  • 11 D. Mitchell
  • 17 J. Koroma
  • 19 O. Beckles
  • 28 S. Clare
  • 29 Z. Obiero

Bradford

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Walker (G)
  • 4 J. Wright (D)
  • 15 A. Baldwin (D)
  • 18 C. Kelly (D)
  • 2 B. Halliday (M)
  • 6 M. Power (M)
  • 21 J. Metcalfe
  • 3 I. Touray (M)
  • 10 A. Sarcevic (F)
  • 23 B. Pointon (F)
  • 11 S. Humphrys (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Hilton
  • 7 J. Neufville
  • 14 T. McIntyre
  • 20 T. Leigh
  • 24 W. Swan
  • 26 C. Tilt
  • 32 G. Lapslie

Timeline

  1. Bradford
    17' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Humphrys · Assist: Max Power
  2. Bradford
    28' Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    J. Wright

    Foul

  3. Leyton Orient
    32' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Adaramola · On: Omar Beckles
  4. Leyton Orient
    36' Leyton Orient Goal · Normal Goal
    Dominic Ballard · Assist: T. Bakinson
  5. Leyton Orient
    45' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    T. Bakinson

    Foul

  6. Leyton Orient
    50' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Archibald · On: D. Mitchell
  7. Bradford
    55' Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    B. Halliday

    Foul

  8. Leyton Orient
    58' Leyton Orient Goal · Normal Goal
    Dominic Ballard
  9. Leyton Orient
    65' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    C. Wellens

    Foul

  10. Bradford
    66' Bradford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Halliday · On: Josh Neufville
  11. Bradford
    66' Bradford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Bobby Pointon · On: W. Swan
  12. Leyton Orient
    75' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    Daniel Happe

    Foul

  13. Bradford
    77' Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    A. Baldwin

    Foul

  14. Leyton Orient
    84' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Wellens · On: J. Koroma
  15. Bradford
    86' Bradford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Kelly · On: G. Lapslie

Match Stats

Stat Leyton Orient Bradford
Fouls 14 8
Pass Accuracy 71% 63%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 18
Corners 2 10
Total Passes 383 360
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 4 5
Shots on Target 5 8
xG 2.13 1.38
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 273 225
Shots Inside Box 10 10
Saves 7 3
Shots Outside Box 4 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bradford took an early lead through Sam Humphrys, but Leyton Orient quickly responded to level the score in the 36th minute with Dominic Ballard’s goal
  • ▸ Dominic Ballard scored his second of the game in the 58th minute, giving Leyton Orient a crucial lead they would not relinquish