Exeter City FC vs Leyton Orient FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Exeter City FC vs Leyton Orient FC — League One at St. James Park.
- Exeter City FC 46 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
- Leyton Orient FC 46 games · 52 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ben Toner
- Assistant 1 Ollie Williams
- Assistant 2 Michael Webb
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Sep | Leyton Orient FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Sep | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Aug | Reading FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Aug | Carlisle United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Aug | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Aug | Blackpool FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Sep | Exeter City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Sep | Stevenage FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 26 Aug | Cambridge United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Aug | Blackpool FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Aug | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 12 Aug | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–4 | L |
Season Stats
| Exeter City FC | Leyton Orient FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #21 | Position | #20 |
| 49 | Points | 52 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 12 / 13 / 21 | W / D / L | 14 / 10 / 22 |
| 52 | Scored | 59 |
| 61 | Conceded | 71 |
| -9 | GD | -12 |
| 1.07 | PPG | 1.13 |
| 26% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Exeter City FC are 21st (49 pts). Leyton Orient FC are 20th (52 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at St. James Park as Exeter City FC face off against Leyton Orient FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Exeter City FC in their trying to find a way past Leyton Orient FC's compact .
- 15' Will Aimson needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 16 Yellow cards this season.
- 20' Leyton Orient FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' Solomon Brynn, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 30' Leyton Orient FC have won 138 goals from 150 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 35' Joe Pigott has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 40' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Exeter City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 45' A moment of madness from Theodore Archibald on 45 minutes earns him a card. Leyton Orient FC will be frustrated.
- 48' Against the run of play, Demetri Mitchell has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 53' The energy levels are beginning to show. Gary Caldwell might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 55' What a strike from Joe Pigott! The score is 1-1.
- 59' It’s a booking for Leyton Orient FC player. Darren Pratley gets a card.
- 64' It looks like no one’s ball. Exeter City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 65' A tactical swap from Exeter City FC — Kyle Taylor on, Sonny Cox off on 65 minutes.
- 69' Time for substitution for Leyton Orient FC. George Moncur is replaced by Jordan Brown.
- 74' Leyton Orient FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 79' Exeter City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 81' It is a substitution in Exeter City FC team. Jake Richards is replaced by Mitch Beardmore on 81 minute.
- 82' Another change for Exeter City FC made on 82 minute. Demetri Mitchell leaves to be changed by Pedro Borges.
- 86' Ethan Galbraith is ready to make an impact after coming on for Brandon Cooper at the 86 minute mark.
- 90' Pedro Borges was booked on 90.
- 90' It is a substitution in Leyton Orient FC team. Joe Pigott is replaced by Shaqai Forde on 90 minute.
- Another three points for Leyton Orient FC.
Lineups
Exeter City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 4
- 26
- 5
- 3
- 12
- 33
-
7
Demetri Mitchell ↓ Pedro Borges 82'
- 8
-
47
Jake Richards ↓ Mitch Beardmore 81'
-
19
Sonny Cox ↓ Kyle Taylor 65'
Bench
- 24
- 11
- 30
-
23
Kyle Taylor ↑ 65'
-
41
Pedro Borges ↑ 82'
-
36
Mitch Beardmore ↑ 81'
- 35
Coach
Gary Caldwell
Leyton Orient FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
-
9
Joe Pigott ↓ Shaqai Forde 90'
- 12
-
14
George Moncur ↓ Jordan Brown 69'
-
24
Jordan Graham ↓ Robert Hunt 86'
- 18
- 19
- 11
- 15
- 1
- 2
Bench
- 13
- 23
- 3
-
22
Ethan Galbraith ↑ 86'
-
8
Jordan Brown ↑ 69'
-
17
Shaqai Forde ↑ 90'
-
32
Robert Hunt ↑ 86'
Coach
Richie Wellens
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Azeem Abdulai | 3 |
| Millenic Alli | 3 |
| Dilan Markanday | 1 |
| Ruel Sotiriou | 1 |
| Jamie Donley | 1 |
| Joe Pigott | 1 |
| Demetri Mitchell | 1 |
| George Moncur | 1 |
Head to Head
Exeter City FC Form
Leyton Orient FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.34
Exeter City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45
Leyton Orient FC xG
I would bet for:
Exeter City FC or Leyton Orient FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leyton Orient FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Exeter City FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Leyton Orient FC
64%
Exeter City FC or Leyton Orient FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
8.1%
0 – 1
8%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 0
7.3%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
5.6%
2 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Exeter City FC
| Handicap | Exeter City FC covers | Push | Leyton Orient FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 18% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 20% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Exeter City FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Leyton Orient FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

