Leyton Orient vs Bradford City Highlights - September 08, 2026

Bradford City beat Leyton Orient 3-1 in EFL Cup on September 08, 2026. The match was played at Gaughan Group Stadium.

Will Swan (45'), Stephen Humphrys (58'), Nick Powell (88') scored for Bradford City. An own goal from Macaulay Gillesphey also went down on the scoresheet.

They had won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 in their previous five. Leyton Orient arrived unbeaten in 2.

Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. That run had left Bradford City 2 games without defeat.

Stephen Humphrys saw a shot blocked (1'). A block denied Stephen Humphrys on 7 minutes.

Moments later, William Forrester sent an effort off target for Leyton Orient (10'). Nicholas Oyekunle tested the goalkeeper for Leyton Orient (10').

Theo Archibald was booked for Leyton Orient (23'). Macaulay Gillesphey turned the ball into his own net (38').

Soon after, the referee cautioned George Lapslie of Bradford City on 40 minutes. James Morris forced a save for Leyton Orient on 41 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Corey O'Keefe’s effort (42').

Stephen Humphrys picked out Will Swan, who scored for Bradford City (45').

After the break, Tony Springett shot wide for Leyton Orient on 46 minutes. Armando Dobra tested the goalkeeper for Leyton Orient (46').

Moments later, Nicholas Oyekunle saw a shot blocked (48'). Phillip Chinedu was booked for Leyton Orient (49').

Soon after, a block denied Idris El Mizouni on 51 minutes.

Stephen Humphrys scored for Bradford City on 58 minutes after a pass from Kayden Jackson.

Shortly afterwards, Nick Powell forced a save for Bradford City on 63 minutes. The keeper had to be alert to keep out Nick Powell’s effort (70').

Moments later, Will Swan tested the goalkeeper for Bradford City (74'). Macaulay Gillesphey picked out Nick Powell, who scored for Bradford City (88').

Substitutions: Leyton Orient 5, Bradford City 5.

Leyton Orient controlled 52.2% of possession. Leyton Orient had 16 shots with 4 on target, while Bradford City had 17 and 9.

Goalkeeper saves: Leyton Orient 5, Bradford City 4. Corners: Leyton Orient 8, Bradford City 12.

Leyton Orient completed the most passes, 370 in total at 70.5% accuracy. The referee produced 4 yellow cards.