Lincoln City FC vs Leyton Orient FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Lincoln City FC vs Leyton Orient FC — League One at LNER Stadium.
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
- Leyton Orient FC 46 games · 52 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ross Joyce
- Assistant 1 Matthew Sowerby (England)
- Assistant 2 Stephen Wade
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Leyton Orient FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Oct | Blackpool FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Sep | Cambridge United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Sep | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Sep | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Aug | Stevenage FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Oct | Exeter City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Sep | Wrexham AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Sep | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Sep | Stockport County FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | Reading FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Lincoln City FC | Leyton Orient FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #20 |
| 103 | Points | 52 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 31 / 10 / 5 | W / D / L | 14 / 10 / 22 |
| 89 | Scored | 59 |
| 41 | Conceded | 71 |
| +48 | GD | -12 |
| 2.24 | PPG | 1.13 |
| 67% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Lincoln City FC are 1st (103 pts). Leyton Orient FC are 20th (52 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Lincoln City FC is hosting Leyton Orient FC for another epic battle.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Leyton Orient FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Richie Wellens might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 19' That is a card for Lincoln City FC. Ethan Erhahon will be fuming at that decision.
- 24' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 29' Lincoln City FC have won 382 goals from 318 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 30' A moment of madness from Jack Simpson on 30 minutes earns him a card. Leyton Orient FC will be frustrated.
- 35' Brandon Cooper is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Leyton Orient FC tonight.
- 40' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 45' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Dom Jefferies made 182 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 46' Leyton Orient FC ring the changes. Sean Clare has done his job and it is now time for Jordan Brown to step up.
- 47' The deadlock is broken! Jovon Makama gets on the scoresheet on 47 minutes.
- 50' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Dominic Ball on 50 minutes.
- 54' Jack Simpson makes way for Brandon Cooper at the 54 minute mark. A tactical switch from Leyton Orient FC.
- 59' Leyton Orient FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 59.
- 60' Bailey Cadamarteri has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tom Bayliss on 60 minute.
- 65' Lincoln City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 66' That is a card for Lincoln City FC. Sean Roughan will be fuming at that decision.
- 67' Poor challenge from Dom Jefferies. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 71' Another change for Leyton Orient FC made on 71 minute. Dominic Ball leaves to be changed by Diallang Jaiyesimi.
- 72' Lincoln City FC make a change. Dom Jefferies trudges off to be replaced by Erik Ring on 72 minutes.
- 77' Freddie Draper is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 80' GOAL! Daniel Agyei scores on 80. Assisted by Charlie Kelman
- 81' Time for substitution for Leyton Orient FC. Jamie Donley is replaced by Darren Pratley.
- 82' The Lincoln City FC bench stirs into life. Freddie Draper is withdrawn and Ethan Hamilton gets his opportunity.
- 87' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Ethan Hamilton on 90 minutes.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 2
- 15
- 22
- 8
- 6
- 23
- 1
-
27
Jovon Makama ↓ Jack Moylan 60'
-
16
Dom Jefferies ↓ Erik Ring 72'
-
34
Freddie Draper ↓ Ethan Hamilton 82'
Bench
-
11
Ethan Hamilton ↑ 82'
- 21
- 4
-
12
Erik Ring ↑ 72'
-
9
Bailey Cadamarteri ↑ 60'
- 10
-
28
Jack Moylan ↑ 60'
Coach
Michael Skubala
Leyton Orient FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
4
Jack Simpson ↓ Brandon Cooper 54'
-
28
Sean Clare ↓ Jordan Brown 46'
- 7
- 19
- 15
- 23
- 12
- 2
- 1
-
17
Jamie Donley ↓ Darren Pratley 81'
-
21
Oliver O'Neill ↓ Zech Obiero 71'
Bench
-
6
Brandon Cooper ↑ 54'
-
18
Darren Pratley ↑ 81'
-
27
Diallang Jaiyesimi ↑ 71'
-
8
Jordan Brown ↑ 46'
- 20
-
29
Zech Obiero ↑ 71'
- 26
Coach
Richie Wellens
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jovon Makama | 2 |
| Sonny Perkins | 2 |
| Lewis Montsma | 1 |
| Dominic Ballard | 1 |
| Jack Moylan | 1 |
| Ethan Hamilton | 1 |
| Daniel Agyei | 1 |
| Freddie Draper | 1 |
Head to Head
Lincoln City FC Form
2024-10-05
Lincoln City FC
2–1
Leyton Orient FC
W
2024-10-01
Blackpool FC
1–1
Lincoln City FC
D
2024-09-28
Cambridge United FC
0–2
Lincoln City FC
W
2024-09-21
Lincoln City FC
0–0
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2024-09-14
Peterborough United FC
1–1
Lincoln City FC
D
2024-08-31
Stevenage FC
0–1
Lincoln City FC
W
Leyton Orient FC Form
2024-10-05
Lincoln City FC
2–1
Leyton Orient FC
L
2024-10-01
Leyton Orient FC
0–1
Exeter City FC
L
2024-09-28
Leyton Orient FC
0–0
Wrexham AFC
D
2024-09-24
Leyton Orient FC
2–2
Peterborough United FC
D
2024-09-21
Stockport County FC
1–4
Leyton Orient FC
W
2024-09-14
Reading FC
0–1
Leyton Orient FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.97
Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.87
Leyton Orient FC xG
I would bet for:
Lincoln City FC to win 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Lincoln City FC win
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 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Lincoln City FC or Draw
85%
Draw or Leyton Orient FC
38%
Lincoln City FC or Leyton Orient FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.1%
1 – 0
10.8%
1 – 1
10.8%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
7.6%
3 – 0
7.1%
3 – 1
6.3%
0 – 1
4.3%
1 – 2
4.2%
2 – 2
4.2%
4 – 0
3.5%
4 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC
| Handicap | Lincoln City FC covers | Push | Leyton Orient FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 19% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 24% | 38% |
| -0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✓
Leyton Orient FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

