Match report

Leyton Orient and Cardiff Draw 1-1 in League One Clash

Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient
1–1
FT
Cardiff
Cardiff
Jan 10, 2026

Leyton Orient managed to hold off Cardiff in an evenly matched League One encounter, securing a valuable point against their Welsh visitors. The match was characterized by strong performances from both teams, with Leyton Orient taking the lead through Dominic Ballard's early goal and Cardiff responding effectively via Youssef Salech.

Key Facts

  • • Dominic Ballard scored for Leyton Orient in the 12th minute.
  • • Youssef Salech equalized for Cardiff at the 33rd minute.
  • • Ollie Tanner received a yellow card for Cardiff in the 55th minute.
  • • Substitutions: O. Kellyman and Joel Bagan came on for Cardiff, while M. Craig and A. Lloyd replaced players for Leyton Orient.

Lineups

Leyton Orient

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 33 K. Cahill (G)
  • 2 T. James (D)
  • 6 W. Forrester (D)
  • 4 J. Simpson (D)
  • 14 M. Craig (M)
  • 28 S. Clare (M)
  • 15 T. Bakinson (M)
  • 44 T. Archibald (M)
  • 7 O. O'Neill (F)
  • 32 D. Ballard (F)
  • 9 A. Lloyd (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 D. Mitchell
  • 17 J. Koroma
  • 19 O. Beckles
  • 20 S. Perkins
  • 21 J. Moorhouse
  • 22 A. Abdulai
  • 25 C. Wellens

Cardiff

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 N. Trott (G)
  • 38 P. Ng (D)
  • 2 W. Fish (D)
  • 4 G. Osho (D)
  • 3 J. Bagan (D)
  • 6 R. Wintle (M)
  • 18 A. Robertson (M)
  • 11 O. Tanner (M)
  • 8 O. Kellyman (M)
  • 16 C. Willock (M)
  • 22 Y. Salech (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 M. Turner
  • 44 R. Kpakio
  • 48 D. Lawlor
  • 27 J. Colwill
  • 14 D. Turnbull
  • 39 I. Davies
  • 47 C. Robinson

Timeline

  1. Leyton Orient
    12' Leyton Orient Goal · Normal Goal
    Dominic Ballard
  2. Cardiff
    33' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Salech
  3. Cardiff
    42' Cardiff subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Kellyman · On: D. Turnbull
  4. Cardiff
    55' Cardiff Card · Yellow Card
    Ollie Tanner

    Argument

  5. Cardiff
    60' Cardiff subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Joel Bagan · On: R. Kpakio
  6. Leyton Orient
    61' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Craig · On: A. Abdulai
  7. Cardiff
    61' Cardiff subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ollie Tanner · On: I. Davies
  8. Leyton Orient
    75' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Lloyd · On: J. Koroma
  9. Cardiff
    86' Cardiff subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Alex Robertson · On: C. Robinson

Match Stats

Stat Leyton Orient Cardiff
Fouls 12 11
Pass Accuracy 66% 78%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 11
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 271 442
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 5 4
xG 1.70 0.97
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 39% 61%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 178 346
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 6 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Leyton Orient took a crucial early lead through Ballard's goal in the 12th minute.
  • ▸ Cardiff leveled the score with Salech’s well-taken strike at the 33rd minute, shifting momentum back to their favor.