Walsall vs 25.08.26 18:450 – 0(5-6 pen)After Pen
Leyton Orient — League Cup: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Leyton Orient edge past Walsall on penalties in League Cup
Walsall and Leyton Orient could not be separated after 120 goalless minutes at Bescot Stadium in this League Cup Round of 64 tie, with Orient eventually winning 6-5 on penalties. Neither side found the breakthrough in normal time or extra time, leaving the shootout to decide who progressed.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Orient carried the greater attacking threat throughout, dominating possession at 60 per cent and outshooting the hosts 20 to 13, including five shots on target to Walsall's four. They also won eight corners to Walsall's two, reflecting a spell of sustained pressure that nonetheless failed to produce a goal against a resolute home defence.
Walsall, who picked up 18 fouls compared to Orient's 14 and saw two yellow cards shown to their players against one for the visitors, held firm despite being second best for long periods. It was Jed Ward's heroics that ultimately proved decisive, with his shootout contribution helping push the tie to the very last kick before Orient completed their 6-5 win on penalties.
Jed Ward was rated the outstanding performer on the pitch with a 9.0 rating, playing a key role in a shootout that went the distance before Orient prevailed 6-5 on penalties.
Orient's dominance was underlined by a 60 per cent share of possession compared to Walsall's 40 per cent.
Walsall and Leyton Orient drew 0–0 (half-time 0–0). Leyton Orient won the penalty shootout 6–5.
Walsall met Leyton Orient in the League Cup (Round of 64). Kick-off was Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 18:45 UTC at Bescot Stadium. Referee: A. Humphries.
Team pages: Walsall · Leyton Orient · League Cup
Starting line-ups
Walsall (4-2-3-1)
Leyton Orient (3-4-2-1)
Sirius · Why these numbers
Before kick-off Sirius gave Walsall 42%, the draw 28%, Leyton Orient 30%. It finished Walsall 0–0 Leyton Orient.
Level sides, only home ground separates them — Nothing separates them on our strength rating, and Walsall's 42% is home ground and little else. The draw at 28% is what level sides usually produce.
Why Walsall in front?
Home ground, and little else. Almost nothing between them on our strength rating — 1496 to 1502. Sides this close won 43.1% of 15,823 home games (draw 26.7%, visitors 30.1%).
Why only 42%?
Because on our strength rating there is nothing in it. Level sides split the rest: the draw at 28% and Leyton Orient at 30%.
Why the draw at 28%?
Between sides this level the draw starts at 26.7%. These teams' recent games average 2.5 goals — a typical goals environment. Games in that environment drew 26.2% of 27,656. The goals environment adds 1.4 points to the draw.
What did we measure but not count?
A 16-point possession gap between near-equal sides is unusual. Gaps this extreme are too rare to receipt — around 363 measured games, under our 300-game floor — so it's noted at 0 points. Leyton Orient arrive with 23 fully-tracked matches, so their strength number is a first estimate that will move quickly; Walsall bring a 27-game record. New-to-the-record sides are where our rating knows least.
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About this match
On this page: the Walsall vs Leyton Orient final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this League Cup fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Walsall and Leyton Orient team pages or the League Cup page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Walsall vs Leyton Orient?
Walsall and Leyton Orient drew 0–0 (half-time 0–0). Leyton Orient won the penalty shootout 6–5.
›Who scored in Walsall vs Leyton Orient?
Neither side scored — the match finished 0–0.
›Where can I watch Walsall vs Leyton Orient highlights?
This page carries the full match report, stats and lineups for Walsall vs Leyton Orient; goal clips are added as soon as official highlights are available.