Match report

Bradford and Leyton Orient Draw 1-1 in League Two Clash

Bradford
Bradford
1–1
FT
Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient
May 8, 2023

Bradford and Leyton Orient shared the spoils in a tightly contested League Two match that ended in a 1-1 draw. Jordan Brown scored for Leyton Orient early on before Bradford's B. Halliday equalized shortly after, setting the stage for an engaging encounter.

Key Facts

  • • Jordan Brown (Leyton Orient) opened the scoring in the 41st minute with an assist from T. James.
  • • B. Halliday equalized for Bradford just two minutes later, leveling the score at 1-1.
  • • I. El Mizouni and Omar Beckles received yellow cards for Leyton Orient within the first 20 minutes.
  • • Adam Clayton (Bradford) was also cautioned in the 60th minute.

Lineups

Bradford

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Lewis (G)
  • 2 B. Halliday (D)
  • 36 S. Stubbs (D)
  • 24 R. Crichlow-Noble (D)
  • 3 L. Ridehalgh (D)
  • 11 A. Gilliead (M)
  • 40 A. Clayton (M)
  • 6 R. Smallwood (M)
  • 12 S. Banks (F)
  • 9 A. Cook (F)
  • 10 J. Walker (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 M. Derbyshire
  • 16 R. East
  • 8 E. Osadebe
  • 34 T. Nevers
  • 5 M. Platt
  • 26 D. Pereira
  • 13 C. Doyle

Leyton Orient

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 L. Vigouroux (G)
  • 2 T. James (D)
  • 19 O. Beckles (D)
  • 4 S. Ogie (D)
  • 32 R. Hunt (D)
  • 12 J. Brown (M)
  • 15 I. El Mizouni (M)
  • 7 P. Smyth (M)
  • 14 G. Moncur (M)
  • 34 K. Sadlier (M)
  • 16 A. Drinan (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 C. Kelman
  • 11 T. Archibald
  • 24 J. Sweeney
  • 5 D. Happe
  • 8 C. Clay
  • 27 R. Byrne
  • 10 R. Sotiriou

Timeline

  1. Leyton Orient
    14' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    I. El Mizouni

    Foul

  2. Bradford
    16' Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    R. Smallwood

    Foul

  3. Leyton Orient
    19' Leyton Orient Card · Yellow Card
    Omar Beckles

    Foul

  4. Leyton Orient
    41' Leyton Orient Goal · Normal Goal
    Jordan Brown · Assist: T. James
  5. Bradford
    43' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Halliday
  6. Bradford
    60' Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    Adam Clayton

    Foul

  7. Leyton Orient
    62' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Drinan · On: C. Kelman
  8. Leyton Orient
    62' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Sadlier · On: T. Archibald
  9. Leyton Orient
    62' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. James · On: Jayden Sweeney
  10. Bradford
    63' Bradford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Adam Clayton · On: M. Derbyshire
  11. Leyton Orient
    70' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Ogie · On: Daniel Happe
  12. Leyton Orient
    74' Leyton Orient subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. El Mizouni · On: C. Clay
  13. Bradford
    75' Bradford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Banks · On: R. East
  14. Bradford
    76' Bradford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Walker · On: E. Osadebe

Match Stats

Stat Bradford Leyton Orient
Fouls 13 10
Pass Accuracy 69% 84%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 15
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 317 552
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 4 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 37% 63%
Accurate Passes 220 462
Shots Inside Box 6 7
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 3 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Leyton Orient took an early lead through Jordan Brown, but Bradford quickly responded with B. Halliday's goal to level the match.
  • ▸ The introduction of multiple substitutes in both teams did not alter the momentum, maintaining a balanced and competitive game throughout.