Leyton Orient 2-0 Cambridge United
Updated
Leyton Orient won: Leyton Orient 2-0 Cambridge United in the League One (Round 23) on Sun, 29 Dec 2024 at Gaughan Group Stadium, London. Leyton Orient goals: Oliver O'Neill 32', Jamie Donley 70'. Expected goals: 2.15-0.48. Possession: 54-46. Player of the match: Oliver O'Neill (8.3).
Match report
Leyton Orient beat Cambridge United 2-0
Leyton Orient got the better of Cambridge United 2-0 at Gaughan Group Stadium on Sunday 29 December in the League One.
Oliver O'Neill put Leyton Orient ahead on 32' (1-0) and Jamie Donley made it 2-0 on 70'.
Leyton Orient had 54% of the ball, shots were 14-6 (4-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.15-0.48. Leyton Orient were the better side on chances, too.
Oliver O'Neill (Leyton Orient) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 8,914. Referee: James Oldham.
Match stats
| Leyton Orient | Cambridge United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 54 | 46 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.15 | 0.48 |
| Total shots | 14 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 33 | 21 |
| Big chances | 4 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 288 (73%) | 208 (63%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 6 | 7 |
| Total shots | 14 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 2 |
Lineups
Leyton Orient (4-2-3-1): Josh Keeley, Ethan Galbraith, Omar Beckles, Jack Simpson, Jack Currie, Dominic Ball, Jordan Brown, Daniel Agyei, Jamie Donley, Oliver O'Neill, Charlie Kelman
Cambridge United (4-2-3-1): Jack Stevens, Liam Bennett, Jubril Okedina, Michael Morrison, Danny Andrew, Korey Smith, Jordan Cousins, Elias Kachunga, Josh Stokes, Sullay Kaikai, Dan Nlundulu
Key events
- 32' · Goal · Oliver O'Neill (Leyton Orient)
- 32' · Yellow card · Elias Kachunga (Cambridge United)
- 36' · Substitution · James Brophy for Sullay Kaikai (Cambridge United)
- 46' · Yellow card · Jordan Brown (Leyton Orient)
- 59' · Substitution · Darren Pratley for Dominic Ball (Leyton Orient)
- 70' · Goal · Jamie Donley (Leyton Orient)
- 75' · Substitution · Sean Clare for Jordan Brown (Leyton Orient)
- 75' · Yellow card · Danny Andrew (Cambridge United)
- 78' · Substitution · Brandon Njoku for Danny Andrew (Cambridge United)
- 78' · Substitution · Ryan Loft for Dan Nlundulu (Cambridge United)
- 84' · Substitution · Sonny Perkins for Oliver O'Neill (Leyton Orient)
- 84' · Substitution · Jayden Sweeney for Charlie Kelman (Leyton Orient)
- 85' · Substitution · Taylor Richards for Jordan Cousins (Cambridge United)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Josh Keeley (Leyton Orient)
All-time head-to-head
31 league meetings since 1993: Leyton Orient 11, draws 8, Cambridge United 12.
Questions
Who won Leyton Orient vs Cambridge United?
Leyton Orient won, 2-0 (League One) on Sun, 29 Dec 2024.
When and where is Leyton Orient vs Cambridge United?
Sun, 29 Dec 2024, 15:00 UTC at Gaughan Group Stadium, London, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Leyton Orient and Cambridge United?
In 31 league meetings since 1993: Leyton Orient 11 wins, 8 draws, Cambridge United 12 wins (goals 40-40).