Leyton Orient vs Reading: match statistics
This match shapes up to be a balanced encounter with a slight advantage for the hosts playing in front of their home crowd. Leyton Orient presents solid home form with a 38% win rate and only 8% of matches without scoring at home, recording a positive goal difference of +5 at their own stadium. Reading is in excellent form with a five-match unbeaten streak, earning 2.6 points per match in recent games, yet their away form leaves much to be desired – only 18% wins and as many as 45% draws on the road. The xG statistics for both teams are very similar, suggesting comparable quality of play, though Reading records a higher average of shots on target (4.55 vs 3.62). Given Leyton Orient's solidity at home and Reading's difficulties in securing away victories, despite the visitors' excellent recent form, the most likely scenario appears to be a draw or a narrow victory for either side.
Leyton Orient vs Reading: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Leyton Orient played against Reading in EFL League One (England). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Leyton Orient has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Reading has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Leyton Orient scores 1.44 goals per game and allows 1.68. Reading scores 1.33 and allows 1.17. Games in this league average 2.53 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Leyton Orient's games and 63% of Reading's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 38%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Reading has the higher season xG average, 1.38 to 1.32 per game. Leyton Orient takes 11.7 shots per game, while Reading takes 12.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Leyton Orient leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.76 goals per game after halftime. Reading leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
Leyton Orient's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). For Reading, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.53 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 48% 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 3.00 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
This match shapes up to be a balanced encounter with a slight advantage for the hosts playing in front of their home crowd. Leyton Orient presents solid home form with a 38% win rate and only 8% of matches without scoring at home, recording a positive goal difference of +5 at their own stadium. Reading is in excellent form with a five-match unbeaten streak, earning 2.6 points per match in recent games, yet their away form leaves much to be desired – only 18% wins and as many as 45% draws on the road. The xG statistics for both teams are very similar, suggesting comparable quality of play, though Reading records a higher average of shots on target (4.55 vs 3.62). Given Leyton Orient's solidity at home and Reading's difficulties in securing away victories, despite the visitors' excellent recent form, the most likely scenario appears to be a draw or a narrow victory for either side.
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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 | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.31 |
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.
Reading is 225% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Leyton Orient · 2.6 pts / game - Reading
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.
Leyton Orient is 8% better for: goals scored per game.
1.44 goals / game - Leyton Orient · 1.33 goals / game - Reading
Reading is 44% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.68 goals / game - Leyton Orient · 1.17 goals / game - Reading
Leyton Orient scores in 80% of games (20 of 25 meczów), while Reading keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 meczów).
Reading scores in 88% of games (21 of 24 meczów), while Leyton Orient keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 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 - Reading
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.
Reading is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.2 pts / game - Leyton Orient · 1.5 pts / game - Reading
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Leyton Orient - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Reading - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +7 | 0 |
* 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 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* 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
Reading
* 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 | Reading | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.12 | 2.53 | • 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 50% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 48% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 28% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 68% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 92% | 81% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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 Reading. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Leyton Orient vs Reading?
The EFL League One match finished Leyton Orient 3:1 Reading. 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 Reading?
Leyton Orient score 1.44 goals per game on average and Reading 1.33. The EFL League One average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Leyton Orient's matches and 63% of Reading's.
What form are Leyton Orient and Reading in?
Over the last 5 games Leyton Orient have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Reading 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Leyton Orient vs Reading?
The statistical background for Leyton Orient vs Reading — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.