Leyton Orient 2-0 Blackpool
Updated
Leyton Orient won: Leyton Orient 2-0 Blackpool in the League One (Round 11) on Sat, 17 Oct 2026 at BetWright Stadium, London. Leyton Orient goals: William Forrester 31', Dane Scarlett 76' (pen). Expected goals: 2.20-0.81. Possession: 38-62. Player of the match: William Forrester (8.2).
Match report
Leyton Orient beat Blackpool 2-0
Leyton Orient beat Blackpool 2-0 at BetWright Stadium on Saturday 17 October in the League One.
William Forrester put Leyton Orient ahead on 31' (1-0) and Dane Scarlett made it 2-0 from the penalty spot on 76'.
Leyton Orient had 38% of the ball, shots were 14-16 (6-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.20-0.81. Leyton Orient were the better side on chances, too.
William Forrester (Leyton Orient) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
The result leaves Leyton Orient 9th on 14 points, with Blackpool 20th on 8.
Attendance: 8,055. Referee: John Busby.
Match stats
| Leyton Orient | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 38 | 62 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.20 | 0.81 |
| Total shots | 14 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 26 |
| Big chances | 5 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 196 (72%) | 350 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 3 | 11 |
| Total shots | 14 | 16 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 8 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 11 |
Lineups
Leyton Orient (4-2-3-1): Nathan Baxter, Alfie Gilchrist, Joseph Olowu, William Forrester, James Morris, Isaac Hayden, Fin Stevens, Yusuf Akhamrich, Alex Gilbert, Aaron Connolly, Jaze Kabia
Blackpool (4-1-3-2): Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Jordan Williams, Oliver Casey, Zac Ashworth, Finley Munroe, George Honeyman, Josh Bowler, Karoy Anderson, Albie Morgan, Tom Bloxham, Jerry Yates
Key events
- 20' · Yellow card · Josh Bowler (Blackpool)
- 31' · Goal · William Forrester (Leyton Orient)
- 38' · Yellow card · Zac Ashworth (Blackpool)
- 46' · Substitution · Idris El Mizouni for Isaac Hayden (Leyton Orient)
- 63' · Substitution · Dane Scarlett for Aaron Connolly (Leyton Orient)
- 64' · Substitution · Charlie Wellens for Yusuf Akhamrich (Leyton Orient)
- 67' · Yellow card · Idris El Mizouni (Leyton Orient)
- 71' · Substitution · Armando Dobra for Jaze Kabia (Leyton Orient)
- 72' · Substitution · Leighton Clarkson for George Honeyman (Blackpool)
- 73' · Substitution · Dale Taylor for Jerry Yates (Blackpool)
- 73' · Substitution · Dion Charles for Tom Bloxham (Blackpool)
- 74' · Yellow card · Finley Munroe (Blackpool)
- 76' · Goal · Dane Scarlett (Leyton Orient)
- 80' · Substitution · Ilmari Niskanen for Finley Munroe (Blackpool)
All-time head-to-head
16 league meetings since 1993: Leyton Orient 5, draws 3, Blackpool 8.
Questions
Who won Leyton Orient vs Blackpool?
Leyton Orient won, 2-0 (League One) on Sat, 17 Oct 2026.
When and where is Leyton Orient vs Blackpool?
Sat, 17 Oct 2026, 14:00 UTC at BetWright Stadium, London, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Leyton Orient and Blackpool?
In 16 league meetings since 1993: Leyton Orient 5 wins, 3 draws, Blackpool 8 wins (goals 16-21).