Leyton Orient FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Leyton Orient FC vs Cambridge United FC — League One at Brisbane Road.
- Leyton Orient FC 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Cambridge United FC 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Scott Oldham
- Assistant 1 Stephen Brown
- Assistant 2
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Cambridge United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Crawley Town FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 21 Dec | Barnsley FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 14 Dec | Burton Albion FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Dec | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Leyton Orient FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Dec | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 14 Dec | Wrexham AFC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Dec | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 03 Dec | Reading FC | A | 0–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Leyton Orient FC | Cambridge United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #27 | Position | #12 |
| 0 | Points | 3 |
| 1 | Played | 1 |
| 0 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 0 |
| 1 | Scored | 3 |
| 2 | Conceded | 2 |
| -1 | GD | +1 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 100% |
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
Leyton Orient FC this season
Leyton Orient FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
Cambridge United FC this season
Leyton Orient FC are 27th (0 pts). Cambridge United FC are 12th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Leyton Orient FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/2
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Brisbane Road. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Leyton Orient FC and Cambridge United FC.
- 5' 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 Josh Keeley suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' Cambridge United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 30' Cambridge United FC have won 193 goals from 191 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 32' Leyton Orient FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Oliver O'Neill on 32.
- 32' Elias Kachunga was booked on 32.
- 36' The whistle greets Sullay Kaikai as he departs to be replaced by James Brophy.
- 41' Jamie Donley is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Cambridge United FC so far.
- 46' The referee shows Leyton Orient FC player a card on 46.
- 51' It looks like no one’s ball. Cambridge United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 56' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 59' A change in the Leyton Orient FC ranks — Dominic Ball exits the field as Darren Pratley enters on 59.
- 64' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Leyton Orient FC and Cambridge United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 69' Jack Stevens has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 70' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jamie Donley makes it 2-0.
- 75' A meaty challenge results in booking for Danny Andrew on 75.
- 75' The whistle greets Jordan Brown as he departs to be replaced by Sean Clare.
- 78' The Cambridge United FC bench stirs into life. Danny Andrew is withdrawn and Ryan Loft gets his opportunity.
- 83' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ethan Galbraith is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Leyton Orient FC.
- 85' A tactical swap from Cambridge United FC — Taylor Richards on, Jordan Cousins off on 85 minutes.
- 90' It’s gonna be a card for Josh Keeley.
- Full Time. Leyton Orient FC beats Cambridge United FC
Lineups
Leyton Orient FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 7
- 19
-
15
Dominic Ball ↓ Darren Pratley 59'
- 23
- 22
-
8
Jordan Brown ↓ Sean Clare 75'
- 24
- 12
- 17
- 21
Bench
- 6
-
28
Sean Clare ↑ 75'
-
18
Darren Pratley ↑ 59'
- 27
- 3
- 20
- 26
Coach
Richie Wellens
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
-
11
Sullay Kaikai ↓ James Brophy 36'
- 10
- 5
- 24
-
3
Danny Andrew ↓ Ryan Loft 78'
- 1
- 15
- 22
-
9
Dan N'Lundulu ↓ Brandon Njoku 78'
- 2
Bench
-
7
James Brophy ↑ 36'
-
17
Taylor Richards ↑ 85'
- 6
-
18
Ryan Loft ↑ 78'
- 16
-
34
Brandon Njoku ↑ 78'
Coach
Garry Monk
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Leyton Orient FC Form
2024-12-29
Leyton Orient FC
2–0
Cambridge United FC
W
2024-12-26
Leyton Orient FC
3–0
Crawley Town FC
W
2024-12-21
Barnsley FC
0–4
Leyton Orient FC
W
2024-12-14
Leyton Orient FC
0–0
Burton Albion FC
D
2024-12-07
Wigan Athletic FC
0–2
Leyton Orient FC
W
2024-12-03
Leyton Orient FC
3–0
Bristol Rovers FC
W
Cambridge United FC Form
2024-12-29
Leyton Orient FC
2–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2024-12-26
Charlton Athletic FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
L
2024-12-20
Cambridge United FC
0–4
Huddersfield Town AFC
L
2024-12-14
Wrexham AFC
2–2
Cambridge United FC
D
2024-12-07
Cambridge United FC
4–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2024-12-03
Reading FC
3–0
Cambridge United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.94
Leyton Orient FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.31
Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for:
Leyton Orient FC or Cambridge United FC 80% + Over 2.5 goals 78%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leyton Orient FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 4.25
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 3.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 4.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
Double Chance
Leyton Orient FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
57%
Leyton Orient FC or Cambridge United FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Leyton Orient FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–0 not predicted2 – 0Actual
1 – 2
7.2%
1 – 1
7.2%
2 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.1%
1 – 3
5.5%
2 – 3
5.2%
3 – 2
4.4%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 3
3.4%
1 – 4
3.2%
2 – 4
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Leyton Orient FC
| Handicap | Leyton Orient FC covers | Push | Cambridge United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 10% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 15% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 18% | 28% |
| +1.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +2 | 72% | 14% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
Leyton Orient FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✗
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

