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ENG EFL League One
04-11 19:30
2 - 1
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H2H
Lineups
Lincoln City
Leyton Orient
Attacks
113
78
Dangerous Attacks
52
37
Ball Possession
43
57
On Target
6
6
Off Target
4027
6046
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End 2-1
85′
D.Elerewe
R. Hackett-Fairchild
85′
K.Casey
D. Happe
85′
C.Wellens
T. Bakinson
72′
A.Lloyd
R.Oné
72′
D. Jefferies
J. Moylan
71′
2-1
D.Ballard
Assist: I. E. Mizouni
65′
Azeem·Abdulai
62′
R.Street
B.House
54′
S.erkins
J. Simpson
Halftime 2-0
50′
W.Forrester
46′
T. Darikwa
37′
J. Simpson
31′
B.House
18′
1-0
J. Moylan
Assist: C. McGrandles
17′
I. E. Mizouni
5′
J. Morris
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Match Info
Lincoln City edged out Leyton Orient 2-1 in a pivotal English Football League One fixture at the LNER Stadium. A late winner in front of a passionate home crowd ensured Lincoln City claimed all three points in a match that had significant implications for the promotion race. The home side started brightly and were rewarded with an early goal from a close-range finish following a corner. Leyton Orient grew into the game and deservedly leveled the score just before halftime with a clinical strike from the edge of the area. The second half was a cagey affair with both teams cautious of making a mistake, but the deadlock was broken in the 78th minute when Lincoln City's forward pounced on a defensive error to slot home. The key incident was a disallowed goal for Leyton Orient for a marginal offside call, which sparked controversy among the away supporters. This vital victory strengthens Lincoln City's position in the top six, applying pressure on the automatic promotion places, while Leyton Orient's playoff hopes suffer a setback. The Lincoln manager highlighted his team's fighting spirit, and the Orient coach pointed to the fine margins that decided the contest.