Match report

Leyton Orient Draw with Luton in League One Clash, 1-1

Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient
1–1
FT
Luton
Luton
Dec 9, 2025

Leyton Orient secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Luton in their League One clash on December 9. The game saw early momentum with T. Archibald scoring for the home side, but Luton managed to level the match late through G. Kodua’s goal.

Key Facts

  • • Leyton Orient scored first at 50 minutes via a goal by T. Archibald with an assist from Dominic Ballard.
  • • Luton Equalized in the 90th minute with G. Kodua scoring, assisted by L. Walsh.
  • • The match saw multiple substitutions and yellow cards for both teams: Daniel Happe (Orient) and M. Andersen (Luton).
  • • J. Koroma came on as a substitute for Leyton Orient in the 19th minute.

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)
  • 22 A. Abdulai (M)
  • 17 J. Koroma (M)
  • 25 C. Wellens (M)
  • 7 O. O'Neill (M)
  • 32 D. Ballard (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 T. Simkin
  • 4 J. Simpson
  • 9 A. Lloyd
  • 21 J. Moorhouse
  • 29 Z. Obiero
  • 28 S. Clare
  • 44 T. Archibald

Luton

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 24 J. Keeley (G)
  • 17 N. Lonwijk (D)
  • 15 T. Mengi (D)
  • 3 K. Naismith (D)
  • 33 C. Bramall (D)
  • 19 J. Brown (M)
  • 8 L. Walsh (M)
  • 23 G. Saville (M)
  • 30 G. Kodua (M)
  • 9 J. Yates (F)
  • 22 L. Fanne (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Shea
  • 5 M. Andersen
  • 14 S. Morris
  • 18 J. Clark
  • 20 L. Nordas
  • 28 C. Makosso
  • 37 Z. Nelson

Timeline

  1. Leyton Orient
    19' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Koroma · On: T. Archibald
  2. Luton
    41' Luton Card · Yellow Card
    L. Walsh

    Foul

  3. Leyton Orient
    50' Leyton Orient Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Archibald · Assist: Dominic Ballard
  4. Luton
    61' Luton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Fanne · On: M. Andersen
  5. Luton
    61' Luton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Yates · On: S. Morris
  6. Leyton Orient
    62' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    Daniel Happe

    Foul

  7. Leyton Orient
    70' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Craig · On: J. Simpson
  8. Luton
    70' Luton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Saville · On: J. Clark
  9. Luton
    77' Luton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Naismith · On: L. Nordas
  10. Luton
    86' Luton Card · Yellow Card
    M. Andersen

    Foul

  11. Luton
    89' Luton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Brown · On: Z. Nelson
  12. Luton
    90' Luton Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Kodua · Assist: L. Walsh

Match Stats

Stat Leyton Orient Luton
Fouls 11 18
Pass Accuracy 50% 75%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 7
Corners 2 2
Total Passes 226 460
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 2 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 33% 67%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 113 343
Shots Inside Box 5 4
Saves 0 1
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Dominic Ballard’s assist to T. Archibald at 50 minutes gave Leyton Orient an early lead, setting the tone of the game.
  • ▸ Luton's late equalizer by G. Kodua in the final minute (90th) ensured a thrilling finish and sealed the match result.