Leyton Orient secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Crawley Town in a pivotal English Football League Trophy group stage match on October 8, 2025. The win at the Gaughan Group Stadium put Orient in a commanding position to qualify for the knockout rounds. In a closely fought contest between two League Two sides, Orient showed their clinical edge by taking their chances, while Crawley were left to rue missed opportunities. The three points meant Orient needed just a point from their final game to top the group, while the defeat severely dented Crawley's own progression hopes.