Leyton Orient 2-1 Bradford
Updated
Leyton Orient won: Leyton Orient 2-1 Bradford in the League One (Round 21) on Sat, 20 Dec 2025 at BetWright Stadium, London. Leyton Orient goals: Dominic Ballard 36', Dominic Ballard 58'. Bradford goals: Stephen Humphrys 17'. Expected goals: 1.67-1.41. Possession: 52-48. Player of the match: Dominic Ballard (8.8).
Match report
Leyton Orient beat Bradford 2-1
Leyton Orient came from behind to beat Bradford 2-1 at BetWright Stadium on Saturday 20 December in the League One.
Stephen Humphrys put Bradford ahead on 17' (0-1), Dominic Ballard levelled for Leyton Orient on 36' (1-1) and added another on 58' (2-1).
Leyton Orient had 52% of the ball, shots were 14-19 (5-8 on target) and expected goals finished 1.67-1.41.
Dominic Ballard (Leyton Orient) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 8,693. Referee: William James Finnie.
Match stats
| Leyton Orient | Bradford | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 52 | 48 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.67 | 1.41 |
| Total shots | 14 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 8 |
| Touches in opposition box | 30 | 31 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 273 (71%) | 225 (63%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 2 | 10 |
| Total shots | 14 | 19 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 8 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 10 |
Lineups
Leyton Orient (4-2-3-1): Tommy Simkin, Michael Craig, Jack Simpson, Daniel Happe, Omotayo Adaramola, Tyreeq Bakinson, Jack Moorhouse, Theo Archibald, Charlie Wellens, Oliver O'Neill, Dominic Ballard
Bradford (3-4-2-1): Sam Walker, Joe Wright, Aden Baldwin, Ciaran Kelly, Bradley Halliday, Max Power, Jenson Metcalfe, Ibou Touray, Antoni Sarcevic, Bobby Pointon, Stephen Humphrys
Key events
- 17' · Goal · Stephen Humphrys (Bradford)
- 28' · Yellow card · Joe Wright (Bradford)
- 32' · Substitution · Omar Beckles for Omotayo Adaramola (Leyton Orient)
- 36' · Goal · Dominic Ballard (Leyton Orient)
- 45' · Yellow card · Tyreeq Bakinson (Leyton Orient)
- 50' · Substitution · Demetri Mitchell for Theo Archibald (Leyton Orient)
- 55' · Yellow card · Bradley Halliday (Bradford)
- 58' · Goal · Dominic Ballard (Leyton Orient)
- 65' · Yellow card · Charlie Wellens (Leyton Orient)
- 66' · Substitution · Will Swan for Bobby Pointon (Bradford)
- 66' · Substitution · Josh Neufville for Bradley Halliday (Bradford)
- 75' · Yellow card · Daniel Happe (Leyton Orient)
- 77' · Yellow card · Aden Baldwin (Bradford)
- 84' · Substitution · Josh Koroma for Charlie Wellens (Leyton Orient)
- 86' · Substitution · George Lapslie for Ciaran Kelly (Bradford)
All-time head-to-head
20 league meetings since 1994: Leyton Orient 6, draws 7, Bradford 7.
Questions
Who won Leyton Orient vs Bradford?
Leyton Orient won, 2-1 (League One) on Sat, 20 Dec 2025.
When and where is Leyton Orient vs Bradford?
Sat, 20 Dec 2025, 15:00 UTC at BetWright Stadium, London, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Leyton Orient and Bradford?
In 20 league meetings since 1994: Leyton Orient 6 wins, 7 draws, Bradford 7 wins (goals 18-18).