Match report

Carlisle Stuns Leyton Orient 3-2 in League Two Clash

Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient
2–3
FT
Carlisle
Carlisle
May 1, 2021

Carlisle stunned Leyton Orient with a 3-2 victory in a high-octane League Two encounter. Despite going ahead through Chris Wilkinson's early goal, Leyton Orient struggled to hold off the relentless Carlisle attack. Goals from Mellish, Alessandra, and Tanner ensured Carlisle's success.

Key Facts

  • • Chris Wilkinson opened the scoring for Leyton Orient in the 3rd minute
  • • Leyton Orient's Daniel Happe received a yellow card in the 18th minute
  • • Leyton Orient's Daniel Kemp equalized in injury time before half-time
  • • Leyton Orient's Lyle Dennis was cautioned for time-wasting in the 62nd minute
  • • Carlisle's James Mellish, Lorenzo Alessandra, and George Tanner scored the goals
  • • Leyton Orient's final score was 2-3 to Carlisle

Lineups

Leyton Orient

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 L. Vigouroux (G)
  • 23 J. Turley (D)
  • 3 J. Widdowson (D)
  • 18 O. Akinola (D)
  • 5 D. Happe (D)
  • 7 J. McAnuff (M)
  • 4 O. Cissé (M)
  • 15 D. Kemp (M)
  • 16 J. Brophy (M)
  • 17 L. Dennis (M)
  • 9 C. Wilkinson (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 S. Ling
  • 39 D. Johnson
  • 8 C. Clay
  • 28 N. Freeman
  • 20 R. Sotiriou
  • 1 S. Sargeant
  • 35 T. Abrahams

Carlisle

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Norman (G)
  • 3 N. Anderton (D)
  • 6 A. Hayden (D)
  • 17 J. Armer (D)
  • 11 O. Patrick (M)
  • 7 J. Riley (M)
  • 8 C. Guy (M)
  • 9 L. Alessandra (M)
  • 10 O. Zanzala (F)
  • 2 G. Tanner (D)
  • 14 J. Kayode (M)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. Mellish
  • 33 E. Walker
  • 31 C. Scott
  • 18 J. Dixon
  • 4 D. Devine
  • 15 T. Charters
  • 21 P. Farman

Timeline

  1. Leyton Orient
    3' Leyton Orient Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Wilkinson
  2. Leyton Orient
    18' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    Daniel Happe

    Foul

  3. Carlisle
    22' Carlisle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Zanzala · On: J. Mellish
  4. Carlisle
    42' Carlisle Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Mellish · Assist: J. Kayode
  5. Leyton Orient
    45'+3 Leyton Orient Goal · Normal Goal
    Daniel Kemp
  6. Leyton Orient
    46' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Turley · On: S. Ling
  7. Carlisle
    54' Carlisle Goal · Penalty
    L. Alessandra
  8. Leyton Orient
    62' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    L. Dennis

    Time wasting

  9. Carlisle
    63' Carlisle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Patrick · On: E. Walker
  10. Leyton Orient
    63' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. McAnuff · On: C. Clay
  11. Carlisle
    80' Carlisle Card · Yellow Card
    E. Walker

    Foul

  12. Carlisle
    87' Carlisle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Walker · On: C. Scott
  13. Carlisle
    89' Carlisle Card · Yellow Card
    J. Mellish

    Argument

  14. Carlisle
    90'+1 Carlisle Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Tanner · Assist: L. Alessandra

Match Stats

Stat Leyton Orient Carlisle
Fouls 14 14
Pass Accuracy 66% 65%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 23
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 404 356
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 4 7
Shots off Target 2 13
Possession 53% 47%
Accurate Passes 265 233
Shots Inside Box 6 14
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 2 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Carlisle's James Mellish's goal in the 42nd minute tied the game, providing a morale boost
  • ▸ Leyton Orient's Daniel Kemp equalized right before half-time, but Carlisle maintained momentum
  • ▸ Carlisle capitalized on a penalty in the 54th minute scored by Lorenzo Alessandra to take the lead