Swindon Town 2:1 Leyton Orient — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Matthew Virtue-Thick scored and was named the standout player as Swindon Town edged a 2-1 home win over Leyton Orient in a Club Friendly, setting up a trip to Forest Green Rovers on 1 August. Louis Millard opened the scoring after seven minutes to give the home side an early lead.

The turning point came in the 29th minute when Virtue-Thick doubled Swindon's advantage, leaving Leyton Orient with a mountain to climb. Joseph Olowu was booked for the visitors in the 66th minute, and a Swindon player also went into the book before Theodore Archibald pulled one back for Orient in the 76th minute, but the home side held on.

Leyton Orient dominated possession with 61% and won six corners to Swindon's two, outplaying their hosts without reward on the scoreboard. Matthew Virtue-Thick was the standout player with a rating of 8.67 out of ten, scoring one goal from midfield. CheckLive's model rated Swindon Town marginally ahead, and the result confirmed that forecast. Swindon Town next face Forest Green Rovers on 1 August.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Swindon Town vs Leyton Orient?

Swindon Town 2-1 Leyton Orient (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Louis Millard (7') for Swindon Town; Matthew Virtue-Thick (29') for Swindon Town; Theodore Archibald (76') for Leyton Orient.

Were there any cards in Swindon Town vs Leyton Orient?

Yellow cards: Joseph Olowu (Leyton Orient); null (Swindon Town).

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