Cambridge United FC vs Leyton Orient FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cambridge United FC vs Leyton Orient FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.
- Cambridge United FC 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Leyton Orient FC 7 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Carl Brook
- Assistant 1 Declan Ford
- Assistant 2 Jonathon Block (England)
5 games this season
🟨 2.2/game
⚽ 6.6 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #11 |
| 13 | Points | 10 |
| 8 | Played | 7 |
| 3 / 4 / 1 | W / D / L | 3 / 1 / 3 |
| 13 | Scored | 13 |
| 11 | Conceded | 9 |
| +2 | GD | +4 |
| 1.63 | PPG | 1.43 |
| 38% | Win % | 43% |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
Cambridge United FC this season
43%
Clean Sheets
Leyton Orient FC this season
Leyton Orient FC this season
Cambridge United FC are 5th (13 pts). Leyton Orient FC are 11th (10 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
2/1
46-60
4/–
61-75
3/2
76+
3/5
■ 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)
Cambridge United FC
| Ben Knight | 3 G | |
| Kelland Watts | 2 G | |
| Gassan Ahadme | 2 G | |
| Louis Appere | 1 G | 1 A |
| Isaac Heath | 1 G |
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' Temperatures are rising at Abbey Stadium as Cambridge United FC face off against Leyton Orient FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cambridge United FC that had 195 games and scored 200 goals.
- 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 12' A moment of madness from Jack Lankester on 12 minutes earns him a card. Cambridge United FC will be frustrated.
- 17' 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.
- 22' The 29-year-old George Thomas has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' Omar Beckles was booked on 25.
- 30' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 35' Cambridge United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 39' It’s gonna be a card for Theodore Archibald.
- 44' The referee calls foul for Tom James. He receives a card.
- 47' Time for substitution for Cambridge United FC. George Thomas is replaced by Sullay Kaikai.
- 52' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 54' What a moment for Jordan Brown! That strike on 54 puts his side firmly in control.
- 57' What a moment for Daniel Agyei! That strike on 57 puts his side firmly in control.
- 62' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 63' A change in the Leyton Orient FC ranks — Daniel Agyei exits the field as Joe Pigott enters on 63.
- 66' It is a substitution in Cambridge United FC team. James Brophy is replaced by Ryan Bennett on 66 minute.
- 68' It’s a booking for Leyton Orient FC player. Ethan Galbraith gets a card.
- 73' Leyton Orient FC is showing some good football. However, Leyton Orient FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 75' Leyton Orient FC make a change. Max Sanders trudges off to be replaced by Darren Pratley on 75 minutes.
- 80' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 82' Cambridge United FC make a change. Saikou Janneh trudges off to be replaced by Brandon Njoku on 82 minutes.
- 83' The Leyton Orient FC manager makes a substitution. Ethan Galbraith departs to be replaced by Brandon Cooper.
- 84' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Shaqai Forde on 84 minutes.
- 89' Brandon Cooper has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 387 appearances.
- Leyton Orient FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Saikou Janneh ↓ Brandon Njoku 82'
-
7
James Brophy ↓ Ryan Bennett 66'
- 10
- 5
- 24
- 3
- 1
-
8
George Thomas ↓ Sullay Kaikai 47'
- 4
-
15
Jubril Okedina ↓ Adam May 66'
- 2
Bench
-
14
Sullay Kaikai ↑ 47'
-
6
Ryan Bennett ↑ 66'
-
19
Adam May ↑ 66'
- 27
- 16
- 25
-
34
Brandon Njoku ↑ 82'
Leyton Orient FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
7
Daniel Agyei ↓ Joe Pigott 63'
- 19
- 11
-
23
Max Sanders ↓ Darren Pratley 75'
- 15
- 22
- 1
- 8
- 17
- 2
Bench
-
9
Joe Pigott ↑ 63'
-
12
Brandon Cooper ↑ 83'
- 14
-
18
Darren Pratley ↑ 75'
- 13
- 3
- 4
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamie Donley | 2 |
| Theodore Archibald | 1 |
| Shaqai Forde | 1 |
| Daniel Agyei | 1 |
| Jordan Brown | 1 |
| Oliver O'Neill | 1 |
| Charlie Kelman | 1 |
| Josh Stokes | 1 |
Head to Head
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
2 / 4
1.28
Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.72
Leyton Orient FC xG
I would bet for:
Cambridge United FC or Leyton Orient FC 73% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leyton Orient FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Cambridge United FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Leyton Orient FC
70%
Cambridge United FC or Leyton Orient FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 1
7.8%
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
6.8%
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
5.8%
1 – 0
5.5%
1 – 3
5.2%
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC
| Handicap | Cambridge United 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
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Leyton Orient FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.