Match report
Carlisle Stuns Leyton Orient 3-2 in League Two Clash
Leyton Orient
2–3
FT
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
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3' Leyton Orient Goal · Normal GoalC. Wilkinson -
18' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow CardDaniel HappeFoul
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22' Carlisle subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Zanzala · On: J. Mellish -
42' Carlisle Goal · Normal GoalJ. Mellish · Assist: J. Kayode -
45'+3 Leyton Orient Goal · Normal GoalDaniel Kemp -
46' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Turley · On: S. Ling -
54' Carlisle Goal · PenaltyL. Alessandra -
62' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow CardL. DennisTime wasting
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63' Carlisle subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Patrick · On: E. Walker -
63' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 3Off: J. McAnuff · On: C. Clay -
80' Carlisle Card · Yellow CardE. WalkerFoul
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87' Carlisle subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Walker · On: C. Scott -
89' Carlisle Card · Yellow CardJ. MellishArgument
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90'+1 Carlisle Goal · Normal GoalG. 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