Leyton Orient FC vs Reading FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Leyton Orient FC vs Reading FC — League One at Brisbane Road.
- Leyton Orient FC 46 games · 52 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 46 games · 63 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Elliot Bell (England)
- Assistant 1 Paul Lister
- Assistant 2 Justin Amey
3 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 5.7 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | Reading FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Jan | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Jan | Derby County FC | H | 6–5 | W |
| 04 Jan | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Jan | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Dec | Cambridge United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | Leyton Orient FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 18 Jan | Stockport County FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 11 Jan | Burnley FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 04 Jan | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Jan | Cambridge United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Mansfield Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Leyton Orient FC | Reading FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #20 | Position | #12 |
| 52 | Points | 63 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 14 / 10 / 22 | W / D / L | 16 / 15 / 15 |
| 59 | Scored | 64 |
| 71 | Conceded | 60 |
| -12 | GD | +4 |
| 1.13 | PPG | 1.37 |
| 30% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Leyton Orient FC are 20th (52 pts). Reading FC are 12th (63 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Leyton Orient FC launch into their encounter with Reading FC.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Leyton Orient FC in their trying to find a way past Reading FC's compact .
- 6' A tactical swap from Reading FC — Abraham Kanu on, Jeriel Dorsett off on 6 minutes.
- 11' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tyler Bindon made 379 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 16' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 21' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 26' Charlie Kelman has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 29' Dilan Markanday puts Leyton Orient FC on the lead.
- 34' Reading FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 34.
- 39' A quiet spell here at Brisbane Road. Reading FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 43' Reading FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 43.
- 48' Chem Campbell has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 51' Charlie Kelman adds to his 0 season tally! Leyton Orient FC lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 56' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Reading FC that had 379 games and scored 433 goals.
- 57' A change in the Reading FC ranks — Chem Campbell exits the field as Mamadi Camara enters on 57.
- 62' Reading FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 67' Leyton Orient FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 72' Reading FC come into this ranked 7 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 76' A change in the Reading FC ranks — Charlie Savage exits the field as Tivonge Rushesha enters on 76.
- 79' It’s gonna be a card for Jamie Donley.
- 83' Time for substitution for Leyton Orient FC. Azeem Abdulai is replaced by Diallang Jaiyesimi.
- 84' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Charlie Kelman on 84 minutes.
- 89' Jamie Donley, a Northern Ireland , has 5 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 90' Leyton Orient FC make a change. Charlie Kelman trudges off to be replaced by Jayden Sweeney on 90 minutes.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Leyton Orient FC players.
Lineups
Leyton Orient FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 18
- 19
-
23
Charlie Kelman ↓ Jayden Sweeney 90'
- 22
- 8
- 24
- 44
- 12
- 47
- 17
Bench
- 5
- 28
-
27
Diallang Jaiyesimi ↑ 83'
-
3
Jayden Sweeney ↑ 90'
- 2
- 29
- 26
Coach
Richie Wellens
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 29
- 10
- 22
- 7
-
20
Chem Campbell ↓ Mamadi Camara 57'
- 3
- 5
- 8
- 24
- 30
Bench
- 1
-
14
Tivonge Rushesha ↑ 76'
-
28
Mamadi Camara ↑ 57'
- 34
- 9
- 19
-
32
Abraham Kanu ↑ 6'
Coach
Noel Hunt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Charlie Kelman | 2 |
| Tyler Bindon | 1 |
| George Moncur | 1 |
| Jordan Brown | 1 |
| Harvey Knibbs | 1 |
| Daniel Agyei | 1 |
| Dilan Markanday | 1 |
Head to Head
Leyton Orient FC Form
2025-01-25
Leyton Orient FC
2–0
Reading FC
W
2025-01-18
Peterborough United FC
0–0
Leyton Orient FC
D
2025-01-14
Leyton Orient FC
6–5
Derby County FC
W
2025-01-04
Leyton Orient FC
1–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2025-01-01
Bristol Rovers FC
2–3
Leyton Orient FC
W
2024-12-29
Leyton Orient FC
2–0
Cambridge United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.67
Leyton Orient FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leyton Orient FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Leyton Orient FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Reading FC
48%
Leyton Orient FC or Reading FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Leyton Orient FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
8.5%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 1
5.9%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
5.1%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Leyton Orient FC
| Handicap | Leyton Orient FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 21% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 15% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Leyton Orient FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.