Burton Albion FC vs Leyton Orient FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Burton Albion FC vs Leyton Orient FC — League One at Pirelli Stadium.
- Burton Albion FC 46 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
- Leyton Orient FC 46 games · 52 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Benjamin Speedie (England)
- Assistant 1 Daniel Guest (England)
- Assistant 2 Johnathon Bickerdike (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr | Leyton Orient FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Mar | Stockport County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Mar | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Mar | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Mar | Mansfield Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Mar | Stevenage FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 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 |
Season Stats
| Burton Albion FC | Leyton Orient FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #20 |
| 54 | Points | 52 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 13 / 15 / 18 | W / D / L | 14 / 10 / 22 |
| 50 | Scored | 59 |
| 60 | Conceded | 71 |
| -10 | GD | -12 |
| 1.17 | PPG | 1.13 |
| 28% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Burton Albion FC are 17th (54 pts). Leyton Orient FC are 20th (52 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Pirelli Stadium!
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' Magnificent from Daniel Agyei! That is 23 goals in 384 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 15' Sean Clare is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Burton Albion FC tonight.
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 35' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Burton Albion FC and Leyton Orient FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 41' A moment of madness from Diallang Jaiyesimi on 41 minutes earns him a card. Leyton Orient FC will be frustrated.
- 45' The Burton Albion FC manager makes a substitution. Ryan Sweeney departs to be replaced by Jack Armer.
- 50' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 50 minutes.
- 55' Burton Albion FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Leyton Orient FC's shape.
- 57' Tomas Kalinauskas has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jason Sraha on 57 minute.
- 60' The England Charlie Webster breaks the deadlock on 60 minutes. 1-1!
- 62' A tactical swap from Leyton Orient FC — Dominic Ball on, Diallang Jaiyesimi off on 62 minutes.
- 64' Magnificent from Rumarn Burrell! That is 11 goals in 21 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 67' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Kyran Lofthouse on 67 minutes.
- 72' Both keepers have barely been tested. Burton Albion FC and Leyton Orient FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 77' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Richie Wellens will be considering his options from the bench.
- 80' Leyton Orient FC ring the changes. Sean Clare has done his job and it is now time for Azeem Abdulai to step up.
- 85' It looks surprising Leyton Orient FC does not make any changes. Darren Pratley has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 90' 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.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Burton Albion FC take all three points.
Lineups
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Ryan Sweeney ↓ Jack Armer 45'
- 1
- 18
- 2
- 36
- 3
-
20
Jason Sraha ↓ Tomas Kalinauskas 57'
- 33
- 8
- 24
- 22
Bench
- 44
-
17
Jack Armer ↑ 45'
- 47
- 13
-
7
Tomas Kalinauskas ↑ 57'
- 26
- 19
Coach
Gary Bowyer
Leyton Orient FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
28
Sean Clare ↓ Azeem Abdulai 80'
- 7
-
18
Darren Pratley ↓ Oliver O'Neill 62'
- 27
- 23
- 45
- 8
- 24
- 12
- 17
Bench
- 6
-
15
Dominic Ball ↑ 62'
- 44
- 20
-
47
Azeem Abdulai ↑ 80'
-
21
Oliver O'Neill ↑ 62'
- 26
Coach
Richie Wellens
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Toto Nsiala | 1 |
| George Moncur | 1 |
| Rumarn Burrell | 1 |
| Charlie Webster | 1 |
| Daniel Agyei | 1 |
| Fabio Tavares | 1 |
| Alex Hartridge | 1 |
| Will Forrester | 1 |
Head to Head
Burton Albion FC Form
2025-04-01
Burton Albion FC
2–1
Leyton Orient FC
W
2025-03-29
Stockport County FC
2–1
Burton Albion FC
L
2025-03-15
Shrewsbury Town FC
0–2
Burton Albion FC
W
2025-03-08
Burton Albion FC
1–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2025-03-04
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–0
Burton Albion FC
L
2025-03-01
Burton Albion FC
1–1
Mansfield Town FC
D
Leyton Orient FC Form
2025-04-01
Burton Albion FC
2–1
Leyton Orient FC
L
2025-03-27
Leyton Orient FC
1–0
Stevenage FC
W
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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.4
Burton Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09
Leyton Orient FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Burton Albion FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.49
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Burton Albion FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Leyton Orient FC
53%
Burton Albion FC or Leyton Orient FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Leyton Orient FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
10.5%
0 – 0
10.4%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
7.9%
2 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Burton Albion FC
| Handicap | Burton Albion FC covers | Push | Leyton Orient FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 22% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 17% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Leyton Orient FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

