Blackpool FC vs Leyton Orient FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Leyton Orient FC — League One at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Leyton Orient FC 46 games · 52 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Thomas Kirk (England)
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 Jonathan Wyatt (England)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar | Leyton Orient FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Mar | Cambridge United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Mar | Barnsley FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 04 Mar | Peterborough United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Mar | Stockport County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Feb | Crawley Town FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar | Blackpool FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Mar | Northampton Town FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Mar | Rotherham United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Mar | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Feb | Birmingham City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Blackpool FC | Leyton Orient FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #20 |
| 60 | Points | 52 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 17 / 9 / 20 | W / D / L | 14 / 10 / 22 |
| 54 | Scored | 59 |
| 65 | Conceded | 71 |
| -11 | GD | -12 |
| 1.30 | PPG | 1.13 |
| 37% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Blackpool FC are 13th (60 pts). Leyton Orient FC are 20th (52 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Bloomfield Road that hosts another battle between Blackpool FC and Leyton Orient FC.
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Blackpool FC in their trying to find a way past Leyton Orient FC's compact .
- 15' Blackpool FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Blackpool FC that had 384 games and scored 466 goals.
- 25' The travelling Leyton Orient FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 29' Against the run of play, Charlie Kelman has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 34' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 34 minutes.
- 39' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 44' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steve Bruce will be considering his options from the bench.
- 46' The whistle greets Jack Simpson as he departs to be replaced by Brandon Cooper.
- 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 56' Blackpool FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 59' Fresh legs for Blackpool FC! Tom Bloxham comes on to replace Ashley Fletcher.
- 60' The Blackpool FC manager makes a substitution. Robert Apter departs to be replaced by Christopher Hamilton.
- 61' Brilliant from the ! Sonny Carey makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 61.
- 63' A goal from the USA international Charlie Kelman! He fires home on 63 to make it 1-2!
- 64' A moment of madness from Jordan Brown on 64 minutes earns him a card. Leyton Orient FC will be frustrated.
- 66' Albie Morgan is having his name booked by the referee on 66.
- 71' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Azeem Abdulai made 383 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 76' A quiet spell here at Bloomfield Road. Leyton Orient FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 77' Blackpool FC ring the changes. Matthew Pennington has done his job and it is now time for Jake Beesley to step up.
- 81' Another change for Leyton Orient FC made on 81 minute. Azeem Abdulai leaves to be changed by Dominic Ball.
- 86' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 90' Daniel Agyei was booked on 90.
- 90' It is a substitution in Leyton Orient FC team. Daniel Agyei is replaced by Sonny Perkins on 90 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Leyton Orient FC take all three points.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
11
Ashley Fletcher ↓ Tom Bloxham 59'
- 8
- 7
- 15
- 21
- 20
- 10
- 25
- 30
- 24
Bench
- 17
- 1
- 3
-
18
Jake Beesley ↑ 77'
-
14
Tom Bloxham ↑ 59'
- 4
-
22
Christopher Hamilton ↑ 60'
Coach
Steve Bruce
Leyton Orient FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
4
Jack Simpson ↓ Brandon Cooper 46'
-
28
Sean Clare ↓ Jamie Donley 60'
-
7
Daniel Agyei ↓ Sonny Perkins 90'
- 27
- 23
- 45
- 22
- 8
- 24
- 12
-
47
Azeem Abdulai ↓ Dominic Ball 81'
Bench
-
6
Brandon Cooper ↑ 46'
-
18
Darren Pratley ↑ 60'
-
15
Dominic Ball ↑ 81'
- 44
-
20
Sonny Perkins ↑ 90'
-
17
Jamie Donley ↑ 60'
- 26
Coach
Richie Wellens
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Charlie Kelman | 3 |
| Oliver O'Neill | 1 |
| Sonny Perkins | 1 |
| Tom James | 1 |
| Sonny Carey | 1 |
| Will Dennis | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Leyton Orient FC Form
2025-03-15
Blackpool FC
1–2
Leyton Orient FC
W
2025-03-08
Leyton Orient FC
1–2
Northampton Town FC
L
2025-03-04
Rotherham United FC
1–0
Leyton Orient FC
L
2025-03-01
Leyton Orient FC
1–2
Charlton Athletic FC
L
2025-02-25
Birmingham City FC
2–0
Leyton Orient FC
L
2025-02-22
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–1
Leyton Orient FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.29
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Leyton Orient FC xG
I would bet for:
Blackpool FC or Leyton Orient FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Leyton Orient FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Leyton Orient FC
64%
Blackpool FC or Leyton Orient FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Leyton Orient FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
9.7%
1 – 0
8.8%
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.2%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
3.4%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 0
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Leyton Orient FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 19% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Leyton Orient FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.