Match report

Port Vale Defeats Leyton Orient 1-0 in League One Clash

Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient
0–1
FT
Port Vale
Port Vale
Jan 31, 2026

In an intense clash, Port Vale narrowly edged out Leyton Orient with a single goal from Kyle John just two minutes into the game. Despite several substitutions and tactical shifts, Leyton Orient could not find their way past the resilient Port Vale defense, securing a valuable win for the visitors in League One.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Leyton Orient 0-1 Port Vale
  • • Goal: Kyle John (Port Vale) - 2' minute mark
  • • Assist: B. Garrity (Port Vale)
  • • Yellow card for Dominic Ballard (Leyton Orient) at the 34th minute
  • • Multiple substitutions made by both teams, including Leyton Orient's O. O'Neill and M. Craig

Lineups

Leyton Orient

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 33 K. Cahill (G)
  • 14 M. Craig (D)
  • 16 K. Casey (D)
  • 5 D. Happe (D)
  • 2 T. James (D)
  • 15 T. Bakinson (M)
  • 28 S. Clare (M)
  • 17 J. Koroma (M)
  • 7 O. O'Neill (M)
  • 44 T. Archibald (M)
  • 32 D. Ballard (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 J. Simpson
  • 22 A. Abdulai
  • 11 D. Mitchell
  • 21 J. Moorhouse
  • 25 C. Wellens
  • 9 A. Matthews
  • 26 N. Phillips

Port Vale

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 46 J. Gauci (G)
  • 24 Kyle John (D)
  • 25 C. Humphreys (D)
  • 5 C. Hall (D)
  • 15 L. Gordon (D)
  • 18 R. Croasdale (M)
  • 14 F. Ojo (M)
  • 19 B. Waine (M)
  • 8 B. Garrity (M)
  • 11 E. Archer (M)
  • 10 D. Brown (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 B. Amos
  • 3 J. Headley
  • 4 B. Heneghan
  • 6 J. Lawrence-Gabriel
  • 33 G. Hall
  • 12 R. Walters
  • 9 J. Stockley

Timeline

  1. Port Vale
    2' Port Vale Goal · Normal Goal
    Kyle John · Assist: B. Garrity
  2. Port Vale
    22' Port Vale Card · Yellow Card
    F. Ojo

    Foul

  3. Leyton Orient
    34' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    Dominic Ballard

    Simulation

  4. Port Vale
    57' Port Vale subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Brown · On: J. Stockley
  5. Port Vale
    58' Port Vale subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Ojo · On: J. Lawrence-Gabriel
  6. Port Vale
    58' Port Vale subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Waine · On: G. Hall
  7. Port Vale
    63' Port Vale subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Archer · On: Jaheim Headley
  8. Leyton Orient
    67' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. O'Neill · On: C. Wellens
  9. Leyton Orient
    68' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Craig · On: J. Moorhouse
  10. Port Vale
    72' Port Vale Card · Yellow Card
    L. Gordon

    Time wasting

  11. Leyton Orient
    78' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Koroma · On: D. Mitchell
  12. Leyton Orient
    80' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    K. Casey

    Argument

  13. Leyton Orient
    86' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Archibald · On: A. Matthews
  14. Port Vale
    90'+1 Port Vale subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Gordon · On: B. Heneghan

Match Stats

Stat Leyton Orient Port Vale
Fouls 8 7
Pass Accuracy 82% 55%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 7
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 557 240
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 2 3
xG 0.91 0.63
Shots off Target 4 1
Possession 70% 30%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 459 131
Shots Inside Box 7 6
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Kyle John in just the second minute set the tone for Port Vale’s defensive strategy throughout the game.
  • ▸ Leyton Orient faced a setback with Dominic Ballard receiving a yellow card, which affected their initial momentum.