Barnsley 3-2 Leyton Orient
Updated
Barnsley won: Barnsley 3-2 Leyton Orient in the League One (Round 20) on Sat, 13 Dec 2025 at Oakwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Barnsley goals: Reyes Cleary 10', Jonathan Russell 77', Davis Keillor-Dunn 85'. Leyton Orient goals: Dominic Ballard 30' (pen), Oliver O'Neill 38'. Expected goals: 2.54-2.04. Possession: 57-43. Player of the match: Reyes Cleary (8.9).
Match report
Barnsley beat Leyton Orient 3-2
Barnsley came from behind to beat Leyton Orient 3-2 at Oakwell on Saturday 13 December in the League One.
Reyes Cleary put Barnsley ahead on 10' (1-0), Dominic Ballard levelled for Leyton Orient from the penalty spot on 30' (1-1), Oliver O'Neill restored Leyton Orient's lead on 38' (1-2), Jonathan Russell levelled for Barnsley on 77' (2-2) and Davis Keillor-Dunn restored Barnsley's lead on 85' (3-2).
Davis Keillor-Dunn's 85' strike proved decisive.
Barnsley had 57% of the ball, shots were 14-12 (5-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.54-2.04.
Reyes Cleary (Barnsley) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 10,232.
Match stats
| Barnsley | Leyton Orient | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 57 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.54 | 2.04 |
| Total shots | 14 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 35 | 22 |
| Big chances | 3 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 295 (74%) | 202 (67%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 8 | 3 |
| Total shots | 14 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 11 |
Lineups
Barnsley (4-2-3-1): Murphy Cooper, Jonathan Bland, Mael Durand de Gevigney, Jack Shepherd, Tennai Watson, Adam Phillips, Patrick Kelly, Vimal Yoganathan, Neil Farrugia, Reyes Cleary, Davis Keillor-Dunn
Leyton Orient (3-4-3): Killian Cahill, Omar Beckles, Daniel Happe, Jack Simpson, Michael Craig, Tyreeq Bakinson, Jack Moorhouse, Omotayo Adaramola, Sonny Perkins, Dominic Ballard, Oliver O'Neill
Key events
- 10' · Goal · Reyes Cleary (Barnsley)
- 27' · Yellow card · Murphy Cooper (Barnsley)
- 30' · Goal · Dominic Ballard (Leyton Orient)
- 38' · Goal · Oliver O'Neill (Leyton Orient)
- 43' · Yellow card · Oliver O'Neill (Leyton Orient)
- 51' · Yellow card · Michael Craig (Leyton Orient)
- 59' · Substitution · Sean Clare for Michael Craig (Leyton Orient)
- 59' · Substitution · Charlie Wellens for Sonny Perkins (Leyton Orient)
- 62' · Substitution · Jonathan Russell for Vimal Yoganathan (Barnsley)
- 66' · Substitution · Caylan Vickers for Neil Farrugia (Barnsley)
- 75' · Substitution · Alfie Lloyd for Dominic Ballard (Leyton Orient)
- 75' · Substitution · Tom James for Jack Moorhouse (Leyton Orient)
- 76' · Yellow card · Tyreeq Bakinson (Leyton Orient)
- 77' · Goal · Jonathan Russell (Barnsley)
- 85' · Goal · Davis Keillor-Dunn (Barnsley)
- 89' · Substitution · Theo Archibald for Omotayo Adaramola (Leyton Orient)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Marc Roberts for Reyes Cleary (Barnsley)
All-time head-to-head
9 league meetings since 2014: Barnsley 5, draws 2, Leyton Orient 2.
Questions
Who won Barnsley vs Leyton Orient?
Barnsley won, 3-2 (League One) on Sat, 13 Dec 2025.
When and where is Barnsley vs Leyton Orient?
Sat, 13 Dec 2025, 15:00 UTC at Oakwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Barnsley and Leyton Orient?
In 9 league meetings since 2014: Barnsley 5 wins, 2 draws, Leyton Orient 2 wins (goals 17-14).