Bradford 2-1 Leyton Orient
Updated
Bradford won: Bradford 2-1 Leyton Orient in the League One (Round 36) on Sat, 7 Mar 2026 at University of Bradford Stadium, Bradford, West Yorkshire. Bradford goals: Antoni Sarcevic 33', Antoni Sarcevic 79'. Leyton Orient goals: Oliver O'Neill 43'. Sent off: Aden Baldwin (75'). Expected goals: 2.10-0.22. Possession: 62-38. Player of the match: Antoni Sarcevic (9.2).
Match report
Bradford beat Leyton Orient 2-1
Bradford edged Leyton Orient 2-1 at University of Bradford Stadium on Saturday 7 March in the League One.
Antoni Sarcevic put Bradford ahead on 33' (1-0), Oliver O'Neill levelled for Leyton Orient on 43' (1-1) and Antoni Sarcevic restored Bradford's lead on 79' (2-1).
Aden Baldwin (Bradford) was sent off on 75'.
Bradford had 62% of the ball, shots were 18-5 (8-1 on target) and expected goals finished 2.10-0.22. Bradford were the better side on chances, too.
Antoni Sarcevic (Bradford City) was player of the match with a 9.2 rating.
Attendance: 20,123. Referee: Oliver Yates.
Match stats
| Bradford | Leyton Orient | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 62 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.10 | 0.22 |
| Total shots | 18 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 46 | 9 |
| Big chances | 4 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 273 (65%) | 131 (52%) |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 3 |
| Corners | 11 | 2 |
| Total shots | 18 | 5 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 16 | 1 |
Lineups
Bradford (3-4-2-1): Sam Walker, Matthew Pennington, Aden Baldwin, Curtis Tilt, Josh Neufville, Max Power, Jenson Metcalfe, Tyreik Samuel Wright, Antoni Sarcevic, Bobby Pointon, Ethan Wheatley
Leyton Orient (3-4-2-1): Will Dennis, Kaelan Casey, William Forrester, Daniel Happe, Theo Archibald, Dylan Levitt, Sean Clare, James Morris, Josh Koroma, Oliver O'Neill, Dominic Ballard
Key events
- 26' · Yellow card · Josh Koroma (Leyton Orient)
- 33' · Goal · Antoni Sarcevic (Bradford)
- 40' · Substitution · Favour Fawunmi for Josh Koroma (Leyton Orient)
- 43' · Goal · Oliver O'Neill (Leyton Orient)
- 45' · Yellow card · Sean Clare (Leyton Orient)
- 53' · Substitution · Jack Simpson for Daniel Happe (Leyton Orient)
- 53' · Substitution · Tom James for Kaelan Casey (Leyton Orient)
- 54' · Yellow card · Favour Fawunmi (Leyton Orient)
- 59' · Yellow card · Matthew Pennington (Bradford)
- 61' · Yellow card · Tyreik Samuel Wright (Bradford)
- 61' · Yellow card · Curtis Tilt (Bradford)
- 67' · Yellow card · Max Power (Bradford)
- 71' · Substitution · Stephen Humphrys for Bobby Pointon (Bradford)
- 71' · Substitution · Paul Mullin for Ethan Wheatley (Bradford)
- 74' · Substitution · Tyreeq Bakinson for Dylan Levitt (Leyton Orient)
- 75' · Red card · Aden Baldwin (Bradford)
- 79' · Goal · Antoni Sarcevic (Bradford)
- 86' · Yellow card · Antoni Sarcevic (Bradford)
- 87' · Yellow card · Paul Mullin (Bradford)
All-time head-to-head
20 league meetings since 1994: Bradford 7, draws 7, Leyton Orient 6.
Questions
Who won Bradford vs Leyton Orient?
Bradford won, 2-1 (League One) on Sat, 7 Mar 2026.
When and where is Bradford vs Leyton Orient?
Sat, 7 Mar 2026, 15:00 UTC at University of Bradford Stadium, Bradford, West Yorkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Bradford and Leyton Orient?
In 20 league meetings since 1994: Bradford 7 wins, 7 draws, Leyton Orient 6 wins (goals 18-18).