Bolton 2-1 Leyton Orient
Updated
Bolton won: Bolton 2-1 Leyton Orient in the League One (Round 28) on Sat, 24 Jan 2026 at Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton. Bolton goals: Thierry Gale 46', Mason Burstow 90'+1 (pen). Leyton Orient goals: Theo Archibald 49'. Expected goals: 2.06-0.57. Possession: 54-46. Player of the match: Cyrus Christie (7.9).
Match report
Bolton beat Leyton Orient 2-1
Bolton squeezed past Leyton Orient 2-1 at Toughsheet Community Stadium on Saturday 24 January in the League One.
Thierry Gale put Bolton ahead on 46' (1-0), Theo Archibald levelled for Leyton Orient on 49' (1-1) and Mason Burstow restored Bolton's lead from the penalty spot on 90+1' (2-1).
Mason Burstow's 90+1' strike proved decisive.
Bolton had 54% of the ball, shots were 13-13 (5-1 on target) and expected goals finished 2.06-0.57. Bolton were the better side on chances, too.
Cyrus Christie (Bolton Wanderers) was player of the match with a 7.9 rating.
Attendance: 20,352. Referee: Seb Stockbridge.
Match stats
| Bolton | Leyton Orient | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 54 | 46 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.06 | 0.57 |
| Total shots | 13 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 20 | 22 |
| Big chances | 4 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 283 (72%) | 221 (69%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 1 |
| Total shots | 13 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 5 |
Lineups
Bolton (4-2-3-1): Jack Bonham, Jordi Osei-Tutu, Eoin Toal, George Johnston, Max Conway, Xavier Simons, Ethan Erhahon, Amario Cozier-Duberry, John McAtee, Thierry Gale, Sam Dalby
Leyton Orient (3-4-2-1): Killian Cahill, Tom James, Kaelan Casey, Jack Simpson, Demetri Mitchell, Azeem Abdulai, Tyreeq Bakinson, Theo Archibald, Charlie Wellens, Oliver O'Neill, Dominic Ballard
Key events
- 13' · Yellow card · Jordi Osei-Tutu (Bolton)
- 26' · Substitution · Cyrus Christie for Amario Cozier-Duberry (Bolton)
- 29' · Yellow card · Azeem Abdulai (Leyton Orient)
- 33' · Yellow card · Cyrus Christie (Bolton)
- 46' · Goal · Thierry Gale (Bolton)
- 49' · Goal · Theo Archibald (Leyton Orient)
- 66' · Substitution · Michael Craig for Demetri Mitchell (Leyton Orient)
- 70' · Yellow card · John McAtee (Bolton)
- 72' · Substitution · Daniel Happe for Tom James (Leyton Orient)
- 72' · Substitution · Kyle Dempsey for Thierry Gale (Bolton)
- 73' · Substitution · Aaron Morley for Xavier Simons (Bolton)
- 73' · Substitution · Chris Forino-Joseph for Jordi Osei-Tutu (Bolton)
- 80' · Substitution · Ajay Matthews for Tyreeq Bakinson (Leyton Orient)
- 86' · Substitution · Mason Burstow for John McAtee (Bolton)
- 90'+1 · Goal · Mason Burstow (Bolton)
All-time head-to-head
8 league meetings since 2020: Bolton 5, draws 1, Leyton Orient 2.
Questions
Who won Bolton vs Leyton Orient?
Bolton won, 2-1 (League One) on Sat, 24 Jan 2026.
When and where is Bolton vs Leyton Orient?
Sat, 24 Jan 2026, 15:00 UTC at Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Bolton and Leyton Orient?
In 8 league meetings since 2020: Bolton 5 wins, 1 draws, Leyton Orient 2 wins (goals 12-11).