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Leyton Orient vs Tranmere

The Breyer Group Stadium, London27 February 2021 at 15:00
Referee: A. Coggins

Match Events

Leyton Orient
Tranmere
Kick Off
24′
P. Lewis

assist: J. Vaughan

Half Time
46′
D. LloydK. Morris
56′
K. Woolery

assist: J. Vaughan

A. ThompsonH. Kyprianou
57′
O. CisséT. Abrahams
59′
N. FreemanC. Clay
60′
63′
K. Morris

assist: L. Feeney

D. KempJ. Turley
67′
J. Turley

assist: J. Brophy

67′
Tunji Akinola71′
73′James Vaughan
74′
K. WooleryL. Ridehalgh
83′
J. VaughanD. Nugent
90′Liam Feeney
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal4
3Shots off Goal3
13Total Shots8
6Blocked Shots1
7Shots insidebox5
6Shots outsidebox3
8Fouls16
6Corner Kicks2
0Offsides2
58%Ball Possession42%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves3
451Total passes333
324Passes accurate213
72%Passes %64%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Leyton Orient is 6.66, compared to 6.61 for Tranmere. 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. Leyton Orient's highest-rated starter is D. Happe (6.66), while Tranmere's best-rated player is L. O'Connor (6.83).

Defensive Solidity

Leyton Orient deploy 4 defenders rated 6.66 on average, against Tranmere's 4-man backline averaging 6.83. 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

Leyton Orient field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Tranmere's 3 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

Leyton Orient start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Tranmere averaging 6.38. 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 71% for Leyton Orient and 73% for Tranmere. 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

Leyton Orient's starters have collected 10 yellow cards this season, compared to 1 for Tranmere. 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 Leyton Orient's starting XI is 27.0 (youngest: D. Happe (27), oldest: D. Happe (27)), while Tranmere average 27.5 (youngest: L. O'Connor (25), oldest: K. Woolery (30)). 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

Leyton Orient's starters average 40 league appearances each, versus 10 for Tranmere. 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.

Leyton Orient4-3-34-3-3Tranmere
GKDEFMIDFWD
22Vigouro.29Thompson18Akinola5Happe7McAnuff4Cissé28Freeman15Kemp16Brophy9Wilkins.39Johnson1Davies26Clarke21Ray2O'Connor18MacDona.8Spearing19Feeney35Lloyd22Lewis9Vaughan14Woolery

Substitutes

Coach: R. Embleton

Substitutes

Coach: K. Hill

Leyton OrientPosition StrengthTranmere
6.66
Avg Rating
6.61
6.66Defender (4 v 4)6.83
0G 0A0G 0A
Forward (3 v 3)6.38
0G 0A0G 0A
Leyton Orient4-3-3
22GoalkeeperL. Vigouroux
29DefenderA. Thompson
18DefenderO. Akinola
5DefenderD. Happe6.7
16DefenderJ. Brophy
7MidfielderJ. McAnuff
4MidfielderO. Cissé
28MidfielderN. Freeman
15ForwardD. Kemp
9ForwardC. Wilkinson
39ForwardD. Johnson
Tranmere4-3-3
1GoalkeeperS. Davies
26DefenderP. Clarke
21DefenderG. Ray
2DefenderL. O'Connor6.8
18DefenderC. MacDonald
8MidfielderJ. Spearing
19MidfielderL. Feeney
22MidfielderP. Lewis
35ForwardD. Lloyd
9ForwardJ. Vaughan
14ForwardK. Woolery6.4

Match Summary

Tranmere defeated Leyton Orient 3:1. The match was played in League Two 2020. Goals were scored by P. Lewis 24′, K. Woolery 56′, K. Morris 63′, J. Turley 67′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Leyton Orient had 58% possession while Tranmere held 42%. Leyton Orient had 13 shots (4 on target) compared to 8 (4 on target) for Tranmere. Leyton Orient made 4 substitutions, Tranmere made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Leyton Orient vs Tranmere Head to Head Results

14 stretnutí
Leyton Orient
6
wins
Drawn
1
Tranmere
7
wins
Total goals
31 · 2.2/match
Both scored
4/14 · 29%
Over 2.5
5/14 · 36%

Recent Form

Leyton Orient

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Tranmere

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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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Head-to-Head Record

Tranmere dominates

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

Leyton Orient2wins
0draws6 meetings
Tranmere4wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

1.7

Average goals per game

17%

Games with 3+ goals

17%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.7%

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 34.8%Draw 31.2%Away 39.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.803.102.50
Max2.923.282.55
Over 2.5: 47.6%Under 2.5: 58.8%
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market32.9%29.3%37.7%
Public market32.8%29.2%38.0%

Leyton Orient vs Tranmere — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Tranmere
Result vs. Market: Tranmere (40%)

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:01Tranmere
13Shots8
4Shots on target4

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
28/01/23Tranmere1–0Leyton Orient2.71/3.08/2.79
03/09/22Leyton Orient2–0Tranmere1.81/3.52/4.64
07/05/22Leyton Orient0–1Tranmere2.52/3.40/2.74
18/12/21Tranmere1–0Leyton Orient2.88/3.10/2.60
27/02/21Leyton Orient1–3Tranmere2.87/3.21/2.52
20/10/20Tranmere0–1Leyton Orient2.24/3.30/3.28

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: Leyton Orient

W 134D 99L 125
Over 2.546
Goals scored462

Away Record: Tranmere

W 124D 95L 149
Over 2.542
Goals scored427

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026