8 May 2021 at 15:00

Referee: D. Drysdale

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.

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

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

Salford City2wins
2draws7 meetings
Leyton Orient3wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

1.9

Average goals per game

14%

Games with 3+ goals

29%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (25%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (62%) — the odds may underestimate Leyton Orient.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.2%

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 64.2%Draw 25.8%Away 16.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.553.706.00
Max1.574.056.57
Over 2.5: 48.3%Under 2.5: 58.1%
Market favourite:Salford City · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market61.8%23.6%14.6%
Public market60.1%24.2%15.7%
Δ1.7%0.5%1.1%

Salford City vs Leyton Orient — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Salford City
Result vs. Market: Salford City (64%)

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.

Salford CityHalf-time:10Leyton Orient
20Shots7
7Shots on target3

Head-to-Head History

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.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
07/04/23Salford City0–2Leyton Orient2.34/3.16/3.25
29/10/22Leyton Orient1–0Salford City1.96/3.46/3.93
12/02/22Leyton Orient0–2Salford City2.26/3.21/3.34
07/08/21Salford City1–1Leyton Orient1.91/3.36/4.06
08/05/21Salford City3–0Leyton Orient1.56/3.88/6.19
02/01/21Leyton Orient1–0Salford City2.78/3.31/2.53
31/08/19Salford City1–1Leyton Orient2.16/3.50/3.28

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: Salford City

W 127D 79L 104
Over 2.546
Goals scored422

Away Record: Leyton Orient

W 134D 99L 125
Over 2.546
Goals scored462

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Salford City defeated Leyton Orient 3:0. The match was played in League Two 2020. Goals were scored by R. Gotts 42′, B. Thomas-Asante 50′, B. Thomas-Asante 66′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Salford City had 45% possession while Leyton Orient held 55%. Salford City had 20 shots (7 on target) compared to 7 (3 on target) for Leyton Orient. Salford City made 3 substitutions, Leyton Orient made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Salford City and Leyton Orient — 3 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Salford City
Leyton Orient
Kick Off
R. Gotts

assist: I. Henderson

42′
Half Time
54′
L. DennisD. Johnson
55′
J. WiddowsonR. Sotiriou
64′
O. CisséC. Clay
B. Thomas-Asante

assist: I. Touray

66′
Tylor Golden68′
G. BoydL. Burgess
73′
O. ThrelkeldD. Gibson
77′
80′Tunji Akinola
84′
H. KyprianouM. Young
85′
C. WilkinsonJ. Sweeney
B. Thomas-AsanteT. Elliott
87′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Salford City had 45% possession against Leyton Orient's 55%. Salford City registered 20 shots (7 on target) while Leyton Orient managed 7 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 14–2. Fouls committed: 7–8.

7Shots on Goal3
6Shots off Goal2
20Total Shots7
7Blocked Shots2
14Shots insidebox4
6Shots outsidebox3
7Fouls8
14Corner Kicks2
1Offsides0
45%Ball Possession55%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves4
362Total passes473
239Passes accurate343
66%Passes %73%

Lineups

Salford City lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under R. Wellens, while Leyton Orient deployed a 4-2-3-1 under J. McAnuff.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Salford City is —, compared to 6.66 for Leyton Orient. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Salford City's highest-rated starter is —, while Leyton Orient's best-rated player is D. Happe (6.66).

Defensive Solidity

Salford City deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Leyton Orient's 4-man backline averaging 6.66. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Salford City field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Leyton Orient's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Salford City start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Leyton Orient averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Salford City and 70% for Leyton Orient. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Salford City's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 10 for Leyton Orient. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Salford City's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Leyton Orient average 27.0 (youngest: D. Happe (27), oldest: D. Happe (27)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Salford City's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 39 for Leyton Orient. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Salford City4-4-24-2-3-1Leyton Orient
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Hladký6Clarke5Eastham3Touray18Threlke.32Golden24Gotts14Boyd4Lowe40Henders.37Thomas-.22Vigouro.3Widdows.2Ling18Akinola5Happe4Cissé15Kemp16Brophy26Kyprian.17Dennis9Wilkins.

Substitutes

Coach: R. Wellens

Substitutes

Coach: J. McAnuff

Salford CityPosition StrengthLeyton Orient
Avg Rating
6.66
Defender (4 v 4)6.66
0G 0A0G 0A
Salford City4-4-2
1GoalkeeperV. Hladký
6DefenderT. Clarke
5DefenderA. Eastham
3DefenderI. Touray
32DefenderT. Golden
18MidfielderO. Threlkeld
24MidfielderR. Gotts
14MidfielderG. Boyd
4MidfielderJ. Lowe
40ForwardI. Henderson
37ForwardB. Thomas-Asante
Leyton Orient4-2-3-1
22GoalkeeperL. Vigouroux
3DefenderJ. Widdowson
2DefenderS. Ling
18DefenderO. Akinola
5DefenderD. Happe6.7
4MidfielderO. Cissé
15MidfielderD. Kemp
16MidfielderJ. Brophy
26MidfielderH. Kyprianou
17MidfielderL. Dennis
9ForwardC. Wilkinson

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Salford City have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. Leyton Orient show 0 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Salford City

WDLWWL

Leyton Orient

LDLLDD

Salford City vs Leyton Orient Head to Head Results

Salford City and Leyton Orient have met 1 times — Salford City won 1, Leyton Orient won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Salford City leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (4 for the home side, 0 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–0 in 2025.

1

Salford City

0

Drawn

0

Leyton Orient

Goals: 4Goals: 0

Recent Meetings (1)

5 Dec 2025Salford City4 – 0Leyton Orient
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 16 Apr 2026