Leyton Orient 2-0 Oxford United
Updated
Leyton Orient won: Leyton Orient 2-0 Oxford United in the EFL Cup (Round 1) on Sat, 8 Aug 2026 at BetWright Stadium, London. Leyton Orient goals: Demetri Mitchell 85', Idris El Mizouni 88'. Expected goals: 0.78-0.46. Possession: 51-49. Player of the match: Idris El Mizouni (8).
Match report
Leyton Orient beat Oxford United 2-0
Leyton Orient got the better of Oxford United 2-0 at BetWright Stadium on Saturday 8 August in EFL Cup.
Demetri Mitchell put Leyton Orient ahead on 85' (1-0) and Idris El Mizouni made it 2-0 on 88'.
Demetri Mitchell's 85' strike proved decisive.
Leyton Orient had 51% of the ball, shots were 12-6 (3-2 on target) and expected goals finished 0.78-0.46.
Idris El Mizouni (Leyton Orient) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
Attendance: 3,783. Referee: Alex Chilowicz.
Match stats
| Leyton Orient | Oxford United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 51 | 49 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.78 | 0.46 |
| Total shots | 12 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 20 | 14 |
| Big chances | 1 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 283 (75%) | 281 (75%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 2 |
| Total shots | 12 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 5 |
Lineups
Leyton Orient (4-2-3-1): Nathan Baxter, Fin Stevens, Joseph Olowu, Phillip Chinedu, Somto Boniface, Isaac Hayden, Idris El Mizouni, Yusuf Akhamrich, Zech Obiero, Armando Dobra, Theo Archibald
Oxford United (4-2-3-1): Jamie Cumming, Brodie Spencer, Sam Long, Ciaron Brown, Jack Currie, Jamie McDonnell, Cameron Brannagan, Aidomo Emakhu, Tyler Goodrham, Siriki Dembélé, Mark Harris
Key events
- 27' · Yellow card · Fin Stevens (Leyton Orient)
- 36' · Yellow card · Aidomo Emakhu (Oxford United)
- 62' · Substitution · Gatlin O'Donkor for Siriki Dembélé (Oxford United)
- 70' · Substitution · Demetri Mitchell for Armando Dobra (Leyton Orient)
- 70' · Substitution · Jaze Kabia for Theo Archibald (Leyton Orient)
- 71' · Substitution · Tony Springett for Yusuf Akhamrich (Leyton Orient)
- 74' · Substitution · Aidan Elliott-Wheeler for Tyler Goodrham (Oxford United)
- 74' · Substitution · Louie Sibley for Jamie McDonnell (Oxford United)
- 77' · Substitution · James Morris for Somto Boniface (Leyton Orient)
- 84' · Substitution · Charlie Wellens for Zech Obiero (Leyton Orient)
- 85' · Goal · Demetri Mitchell (Leyton Orient)
- 86' · Substitution · Peter Kioso for Brodie Spencer (Oxford United)
- 86' · Substitution · Leo Snowden for Mark Harris (Oxford United)
- 88' · Goal · Idris El Mizouni (Leyton Orient)
All-time head-to-head
16 league meetings since 1994: Leyton Orient 7, draws 5, Oxford United 4.
Questions
Who won Leyton Orient vs Oxford United?
Leyton Orient won, 2-0 (EFL Cup) on Sat, 8 Aug 2026.
When and where is Leyton Orient vs Oxford United?
Sat, 8 Aug 2026, 14:00 UTC at BetWright Stadium, London, EFL Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Leyton Orient and Oxford United?
In 16 league meetings since 1994: Leyton Orient 7 wins, 5 draws, Oxford United 4 wins (goals 25-19).