Match report

Leyton Orient Defeat Cambridge United 2-1 in League Two Clash

Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient
2–1
FT
Cambridge United
Cambridge United
Mar 7, 2020

Leyton Orient held on for a 2-1 victory against Cambridge United in a hard-fought League Two match. J. Maguire-Drew and D. Johnson scored for Orient, while P. Mullin netted for Cambridge. Despite Cambridge's late push, Orient's defense remained solid to secure the win.

Key Facts

  • • Leyton Orient: 2 goals (J. Maguire-Drew 17', D. Johnson 45+4')
  • • Cambridge United: 1 goal (P. Mullin 63')
  • • D. Johnson received a yellow card for Leyton Orient
  • • Substitutions included J. Dayton for Leyton Orient and P. Lewis for Cambridge United

Lineups

Leyton Orient

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 L. Vigouroux (G)
  • 6 J. Coulson (D)
  • 15 D. Happe (D)
  • 11 J. Dayton (M)
  • 31 O. Cissé (M)
  • 8 C. Clay (M)
  • 16 J. Brophy (D)
  • 10 J. Maguire-Drew (F)
  • 21 G. Marsh (D)
  • 39 D. Johnson (F)
  • 20 R. Sotiriou (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 J. McAnuff
  • 19 L. Angol
  • 3 J. Widdowson
  • 26 H. Kyprianou
  • 18 M. Harrold
  • 2 S. Ling
  • 17 L. Dennis

Cambridge United

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 25 C. Burton (G)
  • 5 G. Taylor (D)
  • 2 K. Knoyle (D)
  • 17 L. Davies (M)
  • 16 H. Darling (D)
  • 11 H. Dunk (D)
  • 21 S. Carruthers (M)
  • 22 P. Lewis (M)
  • 15 P. Mullin (F)
  • 10 G. Maris (M)
  • 18 V. Adeboyejo (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 L. O'Neil
  • 30 J. Roles
  • 20 S. Smith
  • 23 T. Knowles
  • 6 B. Coker
  • 4 G. Taft
  • 1 D. Mitov

Timeline

  1. Leyton Orient
    17' Leyton Orient Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Maguire-Drew · Assist: C. Clay
  2. Leyton Orient
    45'+4 Leyton Orient Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Johnson
  3. Leyton Orient
    45' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    D. Johnson
  4. Cambridge United
    48' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Carruthers · On: L. O'Neil
  5. Cambridge United
    55' Cambridge United Card · Yellow Card
    H. Darling
  6. Cambridge United
    57' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Leon Davies · On: J. Roles
  7. Leyton Orient
    60' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    G. Marsh
  8. Cambridge United
    63' Cambridge United Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Mullin
  9. Leyton Orient
    67' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Dayton · On: J. McAnuff
  10. Leyton Orient
    75' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Johnson · On: Lee Angol
  11. Cambridge United
    75' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Lewis · On: S. Smith
  12. Cambridge United
    80' Cambridge United Card · Yellow Card
    G. Maris

Match Stats

Stat Leyton Orient Cambridge United
Fouls 13 15
Pass Accuracy 66% 63%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 11
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 380 322
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 8 4
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 53% 47%
Accurate Passes 251 203
Shots Inside Box 10 8
Saves 3 6
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Leyton Orient took the lead early in the game with a goal from J. Maguire-Drew in the 17th minute, setting a strong momentum for the team.
  • ▸ D. Johnson's goal just before halftime in the 45+4th minute further solidified Orient's control, despite receiving a yellow card shortly after.
  • ▸ Cambridge United's late goal from P. Mullin in the 63rd minute provided a momentary spark, but Orient's defense held strong to secure the win.