Leyton Orient vs Barnsley: match statistics
Leyton Orient displays solid home form with 38% of matches won at home and a positive goal difference of +4 at their own stadium. The hosts average 1.5 goals per match in home games with only 13% of matches without scoring. Barnsley performs significantly worse in away matches, winning only 20% of games and conceding an average of 1.87 goals per match, with a negative goal difference of -10. Recent form for both teams is balanced, but the home advantage and xG statistics (1.24 for hosts vs 1.24 for visitors with xGA 1.22 vs 1.6) speak in favor of Leyton Orient. Considering all factors, the hosts have realistic chances of securing three points, although Barnsley may put up stiff resistance, justifying the relatively high probability of a draw.
Leyton Orient vs Barnsley: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Leyton Orient played against Barnsley in EFL League One (England). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Leyton Orient has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Barnsley has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Leyton Orient scores 1.34 goals per game and allows 1.66. Barnsley scores 1.67 and allows 1.73. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of Leyton Orient's games and 70% of Barnsley's. The Over 2.5 rates are 63% and 70%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Barnsley has the higher season xG average, 1.38 to 1.29 per game. Leyton Orient takes 11.5 shots per game, while Barnsley takes 12.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Leyton Orient leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.72 goals per game after halftime. Barnsley leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.83 after halftime.
When the teams score
Leyton Orient's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (9 goals). For Barnsley, it is minutes 0-15 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.61 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Leyton Orient displays solid home form with 38% of matches won at home and a positive goal difference of +4 at their own stadium. The hosts average 1.5 goals per match in home games with only 13% of matches without scoring. Barnsley performs significantly worse in away matches, winning only 20% of games and conceding an average of 1.87 goals per match, with a negative goal difference of -10. Recent form for both teams is balanced, but the home advantage and xG statistics (1.24 for hosts vs 1.24 for visitors with xGA 1.22 vs 1.6) speak in favor of Leyton Orient. Considering all factors, the hosts have realistic chances of securing three points, although Barnsley may put up stiff resistance, justifying the relatively high probability of a draw.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Leyton Orient | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.41 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Barnsley is 25% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Leyton Orient · 1 pts / game - Barnsley
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Barnsley is 25% better for: goals scored per game.
1.34 goals / game - Leyton Orient · 1.67 goals / game - Barnsley
Leyton Orient scores in 75% of games (24 of 32 meczów), while Barnsley keeps a clean sheet in 7% (2 of 30 meczów).
Barnsley scores in 77% of games (23 of 30 meczów), while Leyton Orient keeps a clean sheet in 19% (6 of 32 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Leyton Orient
Over / Under - Barnsley
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Barnsley is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.22 pts / game - Leyton Orient · 1.33 pts / game - Barnsley
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Leyton Orient - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 31%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Barnsley - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (10 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Leyton Orient
Barnsley
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Leyton Orient | Liga | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.00 | 2.61 | ▲ 3.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 52% | ▲ 70% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 51% | ▲ 70% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 27% | ▼ 7% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 70% | ▲ 87% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 81% | ▲ 97% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Leyton Orient's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Barnsley. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Leyton Orient vs Barnsley?
The EFL League One match finished Leyton Orient 1:3 Barnsley. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Leyton Orient vs Barnsley?
Leyton Orient score 1.34 goals per game on average and Barnsley 1.67. The EFL League One average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Leyton Orient's matches and 70% of Barnsley's.
What form are Leyton Orient and Barnsley in?
Over the last 5 games Leyton Orient have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Barnsley 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Leyton Orient vs Barnsley?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Leyton Orient vs Barnsley: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.