Barnsley FC vs Leyton Orient FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Barnsley FC vs Leyton Orient FC — League One at Oakwell Ground.
- Barnsley FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Leyton Orient FC 7 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ross Joyce
- Assistant 1 Alex Gray (England)
- Assistant 2 Paul Newhouse
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb | Leyton Orient FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jan | Exeter City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Jan | Oxford United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Jan | Carlisle United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Jan | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb | Barnsley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Feb | Port Vale FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Feb | Carlisle United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Jan | Reading FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Jan | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Jan | Portsmouth FC | A | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Barnsley FC | Leyton Orient FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #11 |
| 8 | Points | 10 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 3 / 1 / 3 |
| 7 | Scored | 13 |
| 12 | Conceded | 9 |
| -5 | GD | +4 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 1.43 |
| 29% | Win % | 43% |
Key Stats
86%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
86%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season
Barnsley FC this season
43%
Clean Sheets
Leyton Orient FC this season
Leyton Orient FC this season
Barnsley FC are 18th (8 pts). Leyton Orient FC are 11th (10 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Barnsley FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
3/3
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Leyton Orient FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
2/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
1/2
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Barnsley FC
| Cameron McGeehan | 3 G | |
| Reyes Cleary | 2 G | 1 A |
Leyton Orient FC
| Jaze Kabia | 4 G | 2 A |
| Yusuf Akhamrich | 3 G | 2 A |
| Joseph Olowu | 1 G | |
| Tony Springett | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Oakwell Ground that hosts another battle between Barnsley FC and Leyton Orient FC.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Barnsley FC that had 389 games and scored 501 goals.
- 10' A goal from the Cyprus international Ruel Sotiriou! He fires home on 10 to make it 0-1!
- 15' Barnsley FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Leyton Orient FC backline.
- 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 25' Barnsley FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Reyes Cleary scoring 1 goals.
- 30' Oliver O'Neill has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 35' Both keepers have barely been tested. Barnsley FC and Leyton Orient FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 40' The energy levels are beginning to show. Neill Collins might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 45' Mael de Gevigney needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 13 Yellow cards this season.
- 50' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Neill Collins will be considering his options from the bench.
- 55' Supporters expect more eagerness from Joshua Earl, as he is very good at scoring at Oakwell Ground with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 60' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 65' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 70' The home supporters are growing impatient. Barnsley FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 75' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 80' Leyton Orient FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 85' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 88' A goal from the England international Adam Phillips! He fires home on 88 to make it 1-1!
- Leyton Orient FC will have plenty to reflect on. Barnsley FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 44
- 17
- 43
- 8
- 1
- 45
- 7
- 30
- 48
- 6
Bench
- 23
- 9
- 22
- 5
- 11
- 19
- 3
Coach
Neill Collins
Leyton Orient FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 10
- 14
- 19
- 15
- 22
- 1
- 8
- 17
- 2
- 21
Bench
- 9
- 12
- 18
- 13
- 20
- 47
- 32
Coach
Richie Wellens
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adam Phillips | 2 |
| Omar Beckles | 2 |
| Charlie Kelman | 2 |
| Stephen Humphrys | 2 |
| Davis Keillor-Dunn | 1 |
| Sean Clare | 1 |
| Herbie Kane | 1 |
| Ethan Galbraith | 1 |
Head to Head
Barnsley FC Form
Leyton Orient FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.23
Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.67
Leyton Orient FC xG
I would bet for:
Barnsley FC or Leyton Orient FC 74% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Barnsley FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Leyton Orient FC
65%
Barnsley FC or Leyton Orient FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Leyton Orient FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 1
8.3%
0 – 2
7.5%
0 – 0
7.3%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 3
5.1%
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC
| Handicap | Barnsley FC covers | Push | Leyton Orient FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 21% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Leyton Orient FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

