Match report

Leyton Orient Defeats Reading 3-1 in League One Clash

Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient
3–1
FT
Reading
Reading
Jan 17, 2026

Leyton Orient stunned Reading with a dominant display to secure a 3-1 victory in the latest League One encounter. The home side took an early lead through Dominic Ballard and despite conceding an equalizer, they managed two more goals to cement their win.

Key Facts

  • • Dominic Ballard scored all three goals for Leyton Orient.
  • • Reading's only goal was from J. Marriott in the 52nd minute.
  • • A. Yiadom and Charlie Savage of Reading received yellow cards early on.
  • • T. Archibald and S. Clare were booked for Leyton Orient.

Lineups

Leyton Orient

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 5 D. Happe
  • 11 D. Mitchell
  • 14 M. Craig
  • 16 K. Casey
  • 17 J. Koroma
  • 21 J. Moorhouse
  • 22 A. Abdulai

Reading

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Pereira (G)
  • 17 A. Yiadom (D)
  • 12 F. Burns (D)
  • 15 P. O'Connor (D)
  • 3 J. R. Dorsett A. (D)
  • 10 L. Wing (M)
  • 8 C. Savage (M)
  • 30 M. Ritchie (M)
  • 29 K. Doyle (M)
  • 11 D. Kyerewaa (M)
  • 7 J. Marriott (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 L. Fraser
  • 9 K. Ehibhatiomhan
  • 22 M. Stickland
  • 25 J. Stevens
  • 32 P. Lane
  • 39 A. Ahmed
  • 56 W. Keane

Timeline

  1. Reading
    7' Reading Card · Yellow Card
    A. Yiadom

    Foul

  2. Reading
    39' Reading Card · Yellow Card
    Charlie Savage

    Foul

  3. Leyton Orient
    45' Leyton Orient Goal · Normal Goal
    Dominic Ballard · Assist: O. O'Neill
  4. Reading
    52' Reading Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Marriott · Assist: Kami Doyle
  5. Leyton Orient
    57' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    T. Archibald

    Foul

  6. Leyton Orient
    58' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Matthews · On: A. Abdulai
  7. Reading
    60' Reading subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Ritchie · On: L. Fraser
  8. Leyton Orient
    65' Leyton Orient Goal · Normal Goal
    Dominic Ballard · Assist: T. Archibald
  9. Reading
    73' Reading subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Kami Doyle · On: K. Ehibhatiomhan
  10. Reading
    73' Reading subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Charlie Savage · On: W. Keane
  11. Reading
    77' Reading Card · Yellow Card
    P. O'Connor

    Foul

  12. Leyton Orient
    78' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    S. Clare

    Foul

  13. Leyton Orient
    82' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Clare · On: K. Casey
  14. Reading
    84' Reading subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Burns · On: P. Lane
  15. Leyton Orient
    85' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 3
    Off: William Forrester · On: Daniel Happe
  16. Leyton Orient
    85' Leyton Orient Goal · Normal Goal
    Dominic Ballard · Assist: O. O'Neill
  17. Leyton Orient
    90'+9 Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    Killian Cahill

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Leyton Orient Reading
Fouls 13 17
Pass Accuracy 66% 68%
Offsides 7 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 7
Corners 6 1
Total Passes 304 385
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 5 0
Shots on Target 5 1
xG 1.19 0.83
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 201 262
Shots Inside Box 11 6
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Leyton Orient took the lead just before halftime through a well-executed goal by Dominic Ballard, setting the tone for their eventual victory.
  • ▸ Dominic Ballard's third goal in stoppage time sealed Leyton Orient's win despite Reading's early second-half equalizer.