Leyton Orient 1-0 Stevenage
Updated
Leyton Orient won: Leyton Orient 1-0 Stevenage in the League One (Round 7) on Sat, 19 Sept 2026 at BetWright Stadium, London. Leyton Orient goals: Alex Gilbert 79'. Expected goals: 0.37-1.56. Possession: 47-53. Player of the match: Nathan Baxter (8.5).
Match report
Leyton Orient beat Stevenage 1-0
Leyton Orient narrowly beat Stevenage 1-0 at BetWright Stadium on Saturday 19 September in the League One.
Alex Gilbert put Leyton Orient ahead on 79' (1-0).
Leyton Orient had 47% of the ball, shots were 7-17 (1-4 on target) and expected goals finished 0.37-1.56. Stevenage created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Nathan Baxter (Leyton Orient) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 7,609. Referee: Craig Hicks.
Match stats
| Leyton Orient | Stevenage | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 47 | 53 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.37 | 1.56 |
| Total shots | 7 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 11 | 32 |
| Big chances | 0 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 222 (64%) | 252 (66%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 4 |
| Corners | 3 | 6 |
| Total shots | 7 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 3 | 9 |
Lineups
Leyton Orient (3-4-2-1): Nathan Baxter, Fin Stevens, Joseph Olowu, William Forrester, Phillip Chinedu, Isaac Hayden, Idris El Mizouni, Tony Springett, Yusuf Akhamrich, Alex Gilbert, Jaze Kabia
Stevenage (4-4-1-1): Tommy Setford, Luther Wildin, Terence Vancooten, Carl Piergianni, Lewis Freestone, Oliver Sanderson, Daniel Phillips, Louis Thompson, Ben Broggio, Dan Kemp, Josh Magennis
Key events
- 30' · Yellow card · Terence Vancooten (Stevenage)
- 32' · Yellow card · Lewis Freestone (Stevenage)
- 59' · Yellow card · Louis Thompson (Stevenage)
- 64' · Substitution · Michael Mellon for Josh Magennis (Stevenage)
- 64' · Substitution · Phoenix Patterson for Ben Broggio (Stevenage)
- 64' · Substitution · Matthew Smith for Louis Thompson (Stevenage)
- 65' · Substitution · Sean Clare for Isaac Hayden (Leyton Orient)
- 65' · Yellow card · Daniel Phillips (Stevenage)
- 76' · Substitution · Dane Scarlett for Tony Springett (Leyton Orient)
- 76' · Substitution · Armando Dobra for Jaze Kabia (Leyton Orient)
- 79' · Goal · Alex Gilbert (Leyton Orient)
- 83' · Substitution · Jordan Houghton for Daniel Phillips (Stevenage)
- 89' · Yellow card · Alex Gilbert (Leyton Orient)
All-time head-to-head
25 league meetings since 2011: Leyton Orient 12, draws 8, Stevenage 5.
Questions
Who won Leyton Orient vs Stevenage?
Leyton Orient won, 1-0 (League One) on Sat, 19 Sept 2026.
When and where is Leyton Orient vs Stevenage?
Sat, 19 Sept 2026, 14:00 UTC at BetWright Stadium, London, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Leyton Orient and Stevenage?
In 25 league meetings since 2011: Leyton Orient 12 wins, 8 draws, Stevenage 5 wins (goals 28-19).