Leyton Orient FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Leyton Orient FC vs Blackpool FC — League One at Brisbane Road.
- Leyton Orient FC 46 games · 52 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Benjamin Speedie (England)
- Assistant 1 Kevin Howick
- Assistant 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb | Blackpool FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Feb | Oxford United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Feb | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Feb | Northampton Town FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 10 Feb | Barnsley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Feb | Port Vale FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb | Leyton Orient FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 17 Feb | Peterborough United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Feb | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Feb | Oxford United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Feb | Stevenage FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Leyton Orient FC | Blackpool FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #20 | Position | #13 |
| 52 | Points | 60 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 14 / 10 / 22 | W / D / L | 17 / 9 / 20 |
| 59 | Scored | 54 |
| 71 | Conceded | 65 |
| -12 | GD | -11 |
| 1.13 | PPG | 1.30 |
| 30% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Leyton Orient FC are 20th (52 pts). Blackpool FC are 13th (60 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Brisbane Road. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Leyton Orient FC and Blackpool FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' Leyton Orient FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Blackpool FC backline.
- 15' Solomon Brynn has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 383 appearances.
- 20' 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.
- 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 35' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel.
- 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 45' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' Time for substitution for Leyton Orient FC. George Moncur is replaced by Robert Hunt.
- 51' Leyton Orient FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 52' Oliver O'Neill puts Leyton Orient FC on the lead.
- 57' Leyton Orient FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Blackpool FC's shape.
- 59' Another substitution for Blackpool FC to replace Andy Lyons by Matty Virtue on 59 minute.
- 64' Both keepers have barely been tested. Leyton Orient FC and Blackpool FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 67' The referee calls foul for Callum Connolly. He receives a card.
- 72' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 74' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Idris El Mizouni on 74 minutes.
- 75' Max Sanders has so much to prove this time. He replaces Shaqai Forde on 75 minute.
- 80' The energy levels are beginning to show. Richie Wellens might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 81' Leyton Orient FC ring the changes. Jordan Brown has done his job and it is now time for Darren Pratley to step up.
- 85' Another change for Blackpool FC made on 85 minute. Oliver Norburn leaves to be changed by Sonny Carey.
- 89' Ethan Galbraith makes way for Khayon Edwards at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Leyton Orient FC.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Leyton Orient FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 12
-
14
George Moncur ↓ Robert Hunt 46'
- 19
- 15
- 22
- 1
-
8
Jordan Brown ↓ Darren Pratley 81'
-
17
Shaqai Forde ↓ Max Sanders 75'
- 2
- 21
Bench
-
18
Darren Pratley ↑ 81'
- 13
-
23
Max Sanders ↑ 75'
- 3
- 20
-
47
Khayon Edwards ↑ 89'
-
32
Robert Hunt ↑ 46'
Coach
Richie Wellens
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 7
- 5
- 2
-
6
Oliver Norburn ↓ Sonny Carey 85'
- 32
- 11
- 18
- 9
- 4
- 22
Bench
- 1
- 8
- 3
-
24
Andy Lyons ↑ 46'
-
10
Sonny Carey ↑ 85'
- 27
- 17
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Charlie Kelman | 3 |
| Will Dennis | 1 |
| Oliver O'Neill | 1 |
| Sonny Perkins | 1 |
| Tom James | 1 |
| Sonny Carey | 1 |
Head to Head
Leyton Orient FC Form
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.38
Leyton Orient FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leyton Orient FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.35
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Leyton Orient FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Blackpool FC
51%
Leyton Orient FC or Blackpool FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
11.7%
2 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
6%
0 – 2
4.3%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
2%
Asian Handicap — Leyton Orient FC
| Handicap | Leyton Orient FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 14% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 23% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 16% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Leyton Orient FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.