Match report

Peterborough Defeats Leyton Orient 1-0 in League One

Peterborough
Peterborough
1–0
FT
Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient
Dec 26, 2025

In a tightly contested League One clash on Boxing Day, Peterborough managed to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Leyton Orient. Despite multiple yellow cards and numerous substitutions, it was D. Frith's goal in the 90th minute that sealed the win for the home team.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Peterborough 1–0 Leyton Orient
  • • D. Frith scored the winning goal for Peterborough in the 90th minute
  • • Archie Collins (Peterborough) and Daniel Mitchell (Leyton Orient) received yellow cards in the first half
  • • T. James (Leyton Orient) was carded for a foul at 51 minutes

Lineups

Peterborough

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Bass (G)
  • 30 P. Kioso (D)
  • 12 T. Lees (D)
  • 26 D. Okagbue (D)
  • 2 C. Johnston (D)
  • 16 B. Woods (M)
  • 4 A. Collins (M)
  • 28 M. Garbett (M)
  • 24 J. Morgan
  • 17 K. Lisbie (M)
  • 27 H. Leonard (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 V. Reyes
  • 11 D. Frith
  • 18 C. Hayes
  • 19 G. Lindgren
  • 29 T. O'Connor
  • 22 D. O'Brien-Brady
  • 33 J. Dornelly

Leyton Orient

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Simkin (G)
  • 14 M. Craig (D)
  • 19 O. Beckles (D)
  • 5 D. Happe (D)
  • 4 J. Simpson (D)
  • 15 T. Bakinson (M)
  • 21 J. Moorhouse (M)
  • 11 D. Mitchell (M)
  • 25 C. Wellens (M)
  • 7 O. O'Neill (M)
  • 32 D. Ballard (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 K. Cahill
  • 2 T. James
  • 3 T. Adaramola
  • 17 J. Koroma
  • 22 A. Abdulai
  • 27 D. Jaiyesimi
  • 28 S. Clare

Timeline

  1. Peterborough
    22' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    Archie Collins

    Foul

  2. Peterborough
    36' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    P. Kioso

    Argument

  3. Leyton Orient
    46' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    D. Mitchell

    Foul

  4. Leyton Orient
    46' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Daniel Happe · On: T. James
  5. Leyton Orient
    51' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    T. James

    Foul

  6. Leyton Orient
    55' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Mitchell · On: T. Adaramola
  7. Peterborough
    57' Peterborough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Morgan · On: D. Frith
  8. Leyton Orient
    64' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    J. Simpson

    Foul

  9. Peterborough
    67' Peterborough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Woods · On: D. O'Brien-Brady
  10. Leyton Orient
    81' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. O'Neill · On: J. Koroma
  11. Peterborough
    85' Peterborough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Leonard · On: G. Lindgren
  12. Leyton Orient
    90' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Wellens · On: D. Jaiyesimi
  13. Peterborough
    90' Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Frith

Match Stats

Stat Peterborough Leyton Orient
Fouls 8 17
Pass Accuracy 77% 69%
Offsides 3 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 6
Corners 8 6
Total Passes 456 310
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 5 1
xG 1.27 0.64
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 349 215
Shots Inside Box 8 3
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The introduction of substitutes like Daniel Happe and D. Frith brought fresh impetus to both teams during the second half.
  • ▸ Leyton Orient had a flurry of yellow cards, which affected their momentum: T. James was carded at 51 minutes and J. Simpson at 64 minutes.