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Southend vs Leyton Orient

Roots Hall, Southend-on-Sea, Essex24 April 2021 at 15:00
Referee: T. Kettle

Match Events

Southend
Leyton Orient
Kick Off
T. DiengG. Halford
26′
T. Cordner

assist: R. Holmes

42′
44′
H. KyprianouO. Cissé
45+3′
L. Dennis

assist: O. Cissé

Half Time
46′
N. FreemanC. Clay
R. HolmesM. Rush
54′
69′
D. JohnsonR. Sotiriou
69′
L. DennisJ. McAnuff
N. FergusonS. Hobson
70′
R. Hackett-FairchildL. Walsh
70′
M. Rush

assist: S. Hart

76′
Sam Hart80′
Louis Walsh82′
Tyler Cordner83′
85′
O. AkinolaT. Abrahams
Full Time

Match Statistics

7Shots on Goal4
6Shots off Goal8
13Total Shots14
0Blocked Shots2
9Shots insidebox11
4Shots outsidebox3
19Fouls7
6Corner Kicks5
0Offsides3
39%Ball Possession61%
3Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves5
274Total passes434
149Passes accurate300
54%Passes %69%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Southend 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. Southend's highest-rated starter is —, while Leyton Orient's best-rated player is D. Happe (6.66).

Defensive Solidity

Southend 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

Southend field 5 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

Southend start 1 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 Southend and 71% 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

Southend'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 Southend'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

Southend's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 40 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.

Southend4-2-3-14-2-3-1Leyton Orient
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Oxley48White8Dieng42Hart2Bwomono6Cordner44Ferguson28Taylor11Egbri30Holmes17Hackett.22Vigouro.2Ling18Akinola5Happe28Freeman15Kemp16Brophy26Kyprian.17Dennis9Wilkins.39Johnson

Substitutes

Coach: P. Brown

Substitutes

Coach: J. McAnuff

SouthendPosition StrengthLeyton Orient
Avg Rating
6.66
Defender (4 v 4)6.66
0G 0A0G 0A
Southend4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperM. Oxley
48DefenderJ. White
42DefenderS. Hart
2DefenderE. Bwomono
6DefenderT. Cordner
44MidfielderN. Ferguson
28MidfielderK. Taylor
11MidfielderT. Egbri
30MidfielderR. Holmes
17MidfielderR. Hackett-Fairchild
8ForwardT. Dieng
Leyton Orient4-2-3-1
22GoalkeeperL. Vigouroux
2DefenderS. Ling
18DefenderO. Akinola
5DefenderD. Happe6.7
16DefenderJ. Brophy
28MidfielderN. Freeman
15MidfielderD. Kemp
26MidfielderH. Kyprianou
17MidfielderL. Dennis
9MidfielderC. Wilkinson
39ForwardD. Johnson

Match Summary

Southend defeated Leyton Orient 2:1. The match was played in League Two 2020. Goals were scored by T. Cordner 42′, L. Dennis 45′, M. Rush 76′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Southend had 39% possession while Leyton Orient held 61%. Southend had 13 shots (7 on target) compared to 14 (4 on target) for Leyton Orient. Southend made 4 substitutions, Leyton Orient made 5.

Rivalry since 2013

Southend vs Leyton Orient Head to Head Results

5 stretnutí
Southend
2
wins
Drawn
1
Leyton Orient
2
wins
Total goals
10 · 2.0/match
Both scored
1/5 · 20%
Over 2.5
1/5 · 20%

Recent Form

Southend

LWLWWD

Leyton Orient

DLLDLL

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

Even record

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

Southend1wins
0draws2 meetings
Leyton Orient1wins

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

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (27%) — the odds may underestimate Southend.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.6%

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 26.9%Draw 29.0%Away 49.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.613.202.00
Max3.803.662.04
Over 2.5: 43.5%Under 2.5: 62.5%
Market favourite:Leyton Orient · Slight 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 market26.6%26.3%47.1%
Public market25.3%27.1%47.5%
Δ1.3%0.9%0.4%

Southend vs Leyton Orient — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Southend
Result vs. Market: Leyton Orient (50%)

Result differed from 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.

SouthendHalf-time:11Leyton Orient
13Shots14
7Shots 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
24/04/21Southend2–1Leyton Orient3.72/3.45/2.01
29/12/20Leyton Orient2–0Southend1.78/3.67/4.59

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: Southend

W 132D 88L 102
Over 2.541
Goals scored404

Away Record: Leyton Orient

W 134D 99L 125
Over 2.546
Goals scored462

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026