Sunday , 16 August 2026

Cambridge United FC vs Leyton Orient FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2023-24
Cambridge United FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Leyton Orient FC
Mon 1 Jan 2024 · 15:00 UTC Abbey Stadium 7,210 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 54' Jordan Brown
0–2 57' Daniel Agyei
Jack Lankester 12' Y
Y 25' Omar Beckles
Y 39' Theodore Archibald
Y 44' Tom James
Y 68' Ethan Galbraith
Y 84' Shaqai Forde

Overview

Match Preview

Cambridge United FC vs Leyton Orient FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Carl Brook
  • Assistant 1 Declan Ford
  • Assistant 2 Jonathon Block (England)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
4 Exeter City FC 46 49
5 Port Vale FC 46 42
6 Rotherham United FC 46 41
7 Northampton Town FC 46 35
8 Huddersfield Town AFC 1 3
9 Stockport County FC 1 3
10 Bradford City AFC 1 3
11 Luton Town FC 1 3
12 Cambridge United FC 1 3
13 Mansfield Town FC 1 3
14 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1 3
15 Bromley FC 1 3
16 Oxford United FC 1 1
17 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1 1
18 Stevenage FC 1 1
19 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1 1
20 Blackpool FC 1 1
21 Burton Albion FC 1 1
22 Leicester City FC 1 1
23 Notts County FC 1 1
24 Reading FC 1 0
25 Wigan Athletic FC 1 0
26 Doncaster Rovers FC 1 0
27 Leyton Orient FC 1 0
28 Barnsley FC 1 0
29 Plymouth Argyle FC 1 0
30 Peterborough United FC 1 0
31 AFC Wimbledon 1 0

Head-to-Head

4
Cambridge United FC 4 games · Avg 2.3 goals Leyton Orient FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-01 Cambridge United FC 0–2 Leyton Orient FC 2023-08-26 Leyton Orient FC 2–0 Cambridge United FC

Recent Form

Cambridge United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Jan Leyton Orient FC H 0–2 L
26 Dec Oxford United FC A 1–2 L
22 Dec Exeter City FC H 2–0 W
16 Dec Blackpool FC H 2–1 W
09 Dec Charlton Athletic FC A 2–2 D
02 Dec Fleetwood Town FC H 4–0 W
Leyton Orient FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Jan Cambridge United FC A 2–0 W
29 Dec Wycombe Wanderers FC H 0–0 D
26 Dec Charlton Athletic FC H 1–0 W
23 Dec Bolton Wanderers FC A 2–3 L
16 Dec Cheltenham Town FC A 2–1 W
09 Dec Derby County FC H 0–3 L

Season Stats

Cambridge United FC Leyton Orient FC
#12 Position #27
3 Points 0
1 Played 1
1 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 1
3 Scored 1
2 Conceded 2
+1 GD -1
3.00 PPG 0.00
100% Win % 0%

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Leyton Orient FC this season

Cambridge United FC are 12th (3 pts). Leyton Orient FC are 27th (0 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/2
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Leyton Orient FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Cambridge United FC launch into their encounter with Leyton Orient FC.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cambridge United FC that had 191 games and scored 193 goals.
  • 12' The referee shows Cambridge United FC player a card on 12.
  • 17' Leyton Orient FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 22' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 25' It’s a booking for Leyton Orient FC player. Omar Beckles gets a card.
  • 30' Cambridge United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 35' Over 35 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 39' It’s a booking for Leyton Orient FC player. Theodore Archibald gets a card.
  • 44' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Tom James on 44 minutes.
  • 47' The Cambridge United FC bench stirs into life. George Thomas is withdrawn and Sullay Kaikai gets his opportunity.
  • 52' The 26-year-old Brandon Cooper has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 54' Against the run of play, Jordan Brown has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 57' Against the run of play, Daniel Agyei has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 62' Darren Pratley has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 63' Joe Pigott gets the nod from Leyton Orient FC. He replaces Daniel Agyei and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 66' James Brophy makes way for Ryan Bennett at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cambridge United FC.
  • 68' That looks like a foul for a card for Ethan Galbraith.
  • 73' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 75' A tactical swap from Leyton Orient FC — Darren Pratley on, Max Sanders off on 75 minutes.
  • 80' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cambridge United FC and Leyton Orient FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 82' The supporters are chanting for Brandon Njoku. He replaces Saikou Janneh on 82 minute.
  • 83' The supporters are chanting for Brandon Cooper. He replaces Ethan Galbraith on 83 minute.
  • 84' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Shaqai Forde.
  • 89' Ethan Galbraith needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • The final score is 0-2.

Lineups

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Leyton Orient FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jamie Donley 2
Shaqai Forde 1
Daniel Agyei 1
Jordan Brown 1
Oliver O'Neill 1
Charlie Kelman 1
Josh Stokes 1
Theodore Archibald 1

Head to Head

2024-01-01 Cambridge United FC 0–2 Leyton Orient FC 2023-08-26 Leyton Orient FC 2–0 Cambridge United FC

Cambridge United FC Form

2024-01-01 Cambridge United FC 0–2 Leyton Orient FC L 2023-12-26 Oxford United FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC L 2023-12-22 Cambridge United FC 2–0 Exeter City FC W 2023-12-16 Cambridge United FC 2–1 Blackpool FC W 2023-12-09 Charlton Athletic FC 2–2 Cambridge United FC D 2023-12-02 Cambridge United FC 4–0 Fleetwood Town FC W

Leyton Orient FC Form

2024-01-01 Cambridge United FC 0–2 Leyton Orient FC W 2023-12-29 Leyton Orient FC 0–0 Wycombe Wanderers FC D 2023-12-26 Leyton Orient FC 1–0 Charlton Athletic FC W 2023-12-23 Bolton Wanderers FC 3–2 Leyton Orient FC L 2023-12-16 Cheltenham Town FC 1–2 Leyton Orient FC W 2023-12-09 Leyton Orient FC 0–3 Derby County FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
3.07 Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.6 Leyton Orient FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 83% + Both teams to score 75%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Cambridge United FC56% Draw21% Leyton Orient FC23%
Actual: Leyton Orient FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes75% 0% No25%
Avg goals/match: 4.67
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 94%
6%
± 2.5 83%
17%
± 3.5 67%
33%
± 4.5 48%
52%

Double Chance

Cambridge United FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Leyton Orient FC
44%
Cambridge United FC or Leyton Orient FC
79%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cambridge United FC50% Draw32% Leyton Orient FC18%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 0–2 not predicted
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.1%
3 – 1
7%
3 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
5.5%
4 – 1
5.4%
1 – 1
5.3%
2 – 0
4.7%
3 – 0
4.6%
4 – 2
4.3%
1 – 2
3.8%
4 – 0
3.5%
5 – 1
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC

Handicap Cambridge United FC covers Push Leyton Orient FC covers
-2.5 29% — 71%
-2 29% 18% 53%
-1.5 47% — 53%
-1 47% 18% 34%
-0.5 66% — 34%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 10% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 5% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
Leyton Orient FC keeps clean sheet
5% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.