Leyton Orient FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Leyton Orient FC vs Barnsley FC — League One at Brisbane Road.
- Leyton Orient FC 46 games · 52 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 46 games · 59 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Peter Wright
- Assistant 1 Adrian Tranter
- Assistant 2 Stephen Brown
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | Barnsley FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Oct | Carlisle United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Oct | Reading FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Sep | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Sep | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Sep | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | Leyton Orient FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Oct | Exeter City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | Cambridge United FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 30 Sep | Blackpool FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Sep | Northampton Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Sep | Portsmouth FC | H | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Leyton Orient FC | Barnsley FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #20 | Position | #15 |
| 52 | Points | 59 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 14 / 10 / 22 | W / D / L | 15 / 14 / 17 |
| 59 | Scored | 68 |
| 71 | Conceded | 73 |
| -12 | GD | -5 |
| 1.13 | PPG | 1.28 |
| 30% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Leyton Orient FC are 20th (52 pts). Barnsley FC are 15th (59 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Brisbane Road as Leyton Orient FC face off against Barnsley FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Leyton Orient FC and Barnsley FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' Idris El Mizouni is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Leyton Orient FC tonight.
- 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
- 27' Joe Pigott has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 27 minutes.
- 32' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Leyton Orient FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 37' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jonathan Russell suffering a number of foals already.
- 42' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ruel Sotiriou, as he is very good at scoring at Brisbane Road with 6 goals in the last 5 games.
- 46' It is a substitution in Barnsley FC team. Corey O'Keeffe is replaced by Barry Cotter on 46 minute.
- 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Richie Wellens will be considering his options from the bench.
- 56' The 28-year-old Corey O'Keeffe has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 59' John McAtee has so much to prove this time. He replaces Josh Benson on 59 minute.
- 64' Northern Ireland international Ethan Galbraith has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 68' Aaron Drinan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joe Pigott on 68 minute.
- 69' Assisted by Devante Cole with the perfectly-timed delivery and Herbie Kane makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 74' Leyton Orient FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Barnsley FC backline.
- 79' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 84' Theodore Archibald has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 9 cards already picked up this season.
- 88' Shaqai Forde has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ethan Galbraith on 88 minute.
- 89' Barnsley FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 89' The whistle greets Ruel Sotiriou as he departs to be replaced by George Moncur.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a card for Sam Cosgrove.
- The points are shared — Leyton Orient FC 1-1 Barnsley FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Leyton Orient FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
10
Ruel Sotiriou ↓ George Moncur 89'
-
9
Joe Pigott ↓ Aaron Drinan 68'
- 12
- 24
- 11
- 15
-
22
Ethan Galbraith ↓ Shaqai Forde 88'
- 1
- 8
- 32
Bench
-
14
George Moncur ↑ 89'
-
16
Aaron Drinan ↑ 68'
- 13
- 3
- 4
-
17
Shaqai Forde ↑ 88'
- 2
Coach
Richie Wellens
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 2
- 44
- 8
- 7
-
22
Corey O'Keeffe ↓ Barry Cotter 46'
-
10
Josh Benson ↓ John McAtee 59'
- 26
-
36
Max Watters ↓ Adam Phillips 59'
- 3
- 6
Bench
-
17
Barry Cotter ↑ 46'
-
45
John McAtee ↑ 59'
- 9
-
30
Adam Phillips ↑ 59'
- 29
- 41
- 50
Coach
Neill Collins
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Stephen Humphrys | 2 |
| Adam Phillips | 2 |
| Omar Beckles | 2 |
| Charlie Kelman | 2 |
| Jamie Donley | 1 |
| Davis Keillor-Dunn | 1 |
| Sean Clare | 1 |
| Herbie Kane | 1 |
Head to Head
Leyton Orient FC Form
2023-10-21
Leyton Orient FC
1–1
Barnsley FC
D
2023-10-14
Carlisle United FC
0–1
Leyton Orient FC
W
2023-10-07
Leyton Orient FC
2–1
Reading FC
W
2023-09-30
Fleetwood Town FC
1–0
Leyton Orient FC
L
2023-09-23
Leyton Orient FC
1–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2023-09-16
Peterborough United FC
1–1
Leyton Orient FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.38
Leyton Orient FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Leyton Orient FC or Barnsley FC 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Leyton Orient FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Barnsley FC
62%
Leyton Orient FC or Barnsley FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Leyton Orient FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 0
7.7%
0 – 1
7.6%
1 – 0
7.2%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
5.7%
2 – 0
5.5%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 1
3.6%
0 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Leyton Orient FC
| Handicap | Leyton Orient FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 18% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 19% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Leyton Orient FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

