Leyton Orient 3-1 Reading
Updated
Leyton Orient won: Leyton Orient 3-1 Reading in the League One (Round 27) on Sat, 17 Jan 2026 at BetWright Stadium, London. Leyton Orient goals: Dominic Ballard 45', Dominic Ballard 65', Dominic Ballard 85'. Reading goals: Jack Marriott 52'. Expected goals: 2.08-0.36. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: Dominic Ballard (9.7).
Match report
Leyton Orient beat Reading 3-1
Leyton Orient got the better of Reading 3-1 at BetWright Stadium on Saturday 17 January in the League One.
Dominic Ballard put Leyton Orient ahead on 45' (1-0), Jack Marriott levelled for Reading on 52' (1-1), Dominic Ballard restored Leyton Orient's lead on 65' (2-1) and added another on 85' (3-1).
Leyton Orient had 45% of the ball, shots were 15-7 (5-1 on target) and expected goals finished 2.08-0.36. Leyton Orient were the better side on chances, too.
Dominic Ballard (Leyton Orient) was player of the match with a 9.7 rating.
Attendance: 8,492. Referee: Elliot Bell.
Match stats
| Leyton Orient | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.08 | 0.36 |
| Total shots | 15 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 29 | 16 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 202 (67%) | 265 (68%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 6 | 1 |
| Total shots | 15 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 6 |
Lineups
Leyton Orient (4-2-3-1): Killian Cahill, Sean Clare, William Forrester, Jack Simpson, Tom James, Charlie Wellens, Tyreeq Bakinson, Theo Archibald, Ajay Matthews, Oliver O'Neill, Dominic Ballard
Reading (4-2-3-1): Joel Pereira, Andy Yiadom, Paudie O'Connor, Finley Burns, Jeriel Dorsett, Lewis Wing, Charlie Savage, Matt Ritchie, Kamari Doyle, Daniel Kyerewaa, Jack Marriott
Key events
- 7' · Yellow card · Andy Yiadom (Reading)
- 39' · Yellow card · Charlie Savage (Reading)
- 45' · Goal · Dominic Ballard (Leyton Orient)
- 52' · Goal · Jack Marriott (Reading)
- 57' · Yellow card · Theo Archibald (Leyton Orient)
- 58' · Substitution · Azeem Abdulai for Ajay Matthews (Leyton Orient)
- 60' · Substitution · Liam Fraser for Matt Ritchie (Reading)
- 65' · Goal · Dominic Ballard (Leyton Orient)
- 73' · Substitution · Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan for Kamari Doyle (Reading)
- 73' · Substitution · Will Keane for Charlie Savage (Reading)
- 77' · Yellow card · Paudie O'Connor (Reading)
- 78' · Yellow card · Sean Clare (Leyton Orient)
- 82' · Substitution · Kaelan Casey for Sean Clare (Leyton Orient)
- 84' · Substitution · Paddy Lane for Finley Burns (Reading)
- 85' · Substitution · Daniel Happe for William Forrester (Leyton Orient)
- 85' · Goal · Dominic Ballard (Leyton Orient)
- 90'+9 · Yellow card · Killian Cahill (Leyton Orient)
All-time head-to-head
9 league meetings since 1993: Leyton Orient 4, draws 2, Reading 3.
Questions
Who won Leyton Orient vs Reading?
Leyton Orient won, 3-1 (League One) on Sat, 17 Jan 2026.
When and where is Leyton Orient vs Reading?
Sat, 17 Jan 2026, 15:00 UTC at BetWright Stadium, London, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Leyton Orient and Reading?
In 9 league meetings since 1993: Leyton Orient 4 wins, 2 draws, Reading 3 wins (goals 12-9).