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Leyton Orient vs Reading

17 January 2026 at 15:00Brisbane Road, London
Referee: Elliot Bell

Match Summary

Leyton Orient defeated Reading 3:1. The match was played in League One 2025. Goals were scored by D. Ballard 45′, J. Marriott 52′, D. Ballard 65′, D. Ballard 85′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Leyton Orient had 45% possession while Reading held 55%. Leyton Orient had 15 shots (5 on target) compared to 7 (1 on target) for Reading. Expected goals: Leyton Orient 1.19 — Reading 0.83. Leyton Orient made 3 substitutions, Reading made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between Leyton Orient and Reading — 4 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.

Kick Off
D. Ballard

assist: O. O'Neill

45′
Half Time
52′
A. MatthewsA. Abdulai
58′
60′
M. RitchieL. Fraser
73′
K. DoyleK. Ehibhatiomhan
73′
C. SavageW. Keane
S. ClareK. Casey
82′
84′
F. BurnsP. Lane
W. ForresterD. Happe
85′
D. Ballard

assist: O. O'Neill

85′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Leyton Orient had 45% possession against Reading's 55%. Leyton Orient registered 15 shots (5 on target) while Reading managed 7 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 6–1. Fouls committed: 13–17.

Shots on Goal
5
1
Shots Off Goal
5
6
Total Shots
15
7
Blocked Shots
5
0
Shots inside the Box
11
6
Shots outside the Box
4
1
Fouls
13
17
Corner Kicks
6
1
Offsides
7
1
Ball Possession
45%
55%
Yellow Cards
3
3
Red Cards
0
0
Goalkeeper Saves
0
2
Total Passes
304
385
Accurate Passes
201
262
Pass Accuracy
66%
68%
Expected Goals (xG)
1.19
0.83
Goals Prevented (xGP)
0
0

Rivalry since 2023

Leyton Orient vs Reading Head to Head Results· 5

Leyton Orient and Reading have met 5 times — Leyton Orient won 3, Reading won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2023. Leyton Orient leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 5 meetings. A combined 11 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.20 per match (7 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (60%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (40%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–1 in 2025.

Drawn
1
·
1
wins
Total goals
11 · 2.2/match
Both scored
3/5 · 60%
Over 2.5
2/5 · 40%

Recent Meetings

20/09/25League One
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25/01/25League One
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14/09/24League One
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27/01/24League One
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07/10/23League One
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Highest-scoring game: 21 v 2025

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Leyton Orient have recorded 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats. Reading show 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.5

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

67%

Both teams scored

Head-to-Head Record

Leyton Orient dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

draws
1
6 meetings
1
wins

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (36%) — the odds may underestimate Leyton Orient.

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

17 Jan 202625/262.55/3.20/2.65
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20 Sept 202525/262.55/3.32/2.65
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25 Jan 202524/251.69/3.97/4.69
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14 Sept 202424/251.84/3.69/4.02
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27 Jan 202423/242.54/3.39/2.73
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7 Oct 202323/242.21/3.53/3.16
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Market Summary

Margin: 8.2%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 39.2%Draw 31.3%Away 37.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.553.202.65
Max2.553.202.65
Over 2.5: 47.6%Under 2.5: 58.8%
Market favourite: · Even contest

Result vs. Market

Leyton Orient
Result vs. Market: Leyton Orient (39%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Leyton OrientHalf-time:10Reading
15Shots7
5Shots on target1

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Leyton Orient

W 202D 133L 217
Over 2.552
Goals scored710

Away Record: Reading

W 53D 38L 47
Over 2.551
Goals scored200

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 13 May 2026