Leyton Orient and Stockport County F.C. stats reveal a remarkably balanced rivalry between these two League One clubs. Their most recent encounters in the May 2025 play-offs have further cemented this competitive relationship, with fine margins ultimately deciding who advanced to Wembley..
Recent play-off drama
The May 2025 League One play-off semi-finals showcased just how evenly matched these teams are. On May 14, 2025, the first leg ended in a tense 1-1 draw, setting up a nail-biting second leg.
The return fixture on May 15 produced another 1-1 stalemate, forcing the tie into a pnealty shootout. Leyton Orient held their nerve to win 4-1 on penalties, booking their place in the play-off final at Wembley.
Just days before their play-off battle, the teams had drawn 2-2 on May 10, further highlighting their competitive balance.
Head-to-head record
The historical stats between these clubs reflect their current competitiveness. Since 2005, they’ve faced each other 11 times with perfectly symmetrical results.
| Stat | Leyton Orient | Stockport County |
|——|—————|——————|
| Wins | 4 | 4 |
| Goals scored | 15 | 16 |
| Recent form (last 5) | W2 D1 L2 | W2 D2 L1 |
| Avg. goals scored | 2.6 | 2.2 |
| Avg. goals conceded | 1.4 | 1.4 |
The aggregate score of 3-3 across both play-off semi-final legs perfectly encapsulates their evenly matched nature. Neither side could establish dominance over 180 minutes of football.
Recent performance analysis
Looking at their last five encounters, both teams have shown attacking prowess. Leyton Orient averages an impressive 2.6 goals per match, slightly edging Stockport’s 2.2 goals per game.
Defensively, they’re identical. Both sides concede an average of 1.4 goals per match against each other. This statistical parity makes their matches highly unpredictable and entertaining for neutral observers.
Stockport County has shown slightly more consistency with 2 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 meetings, compared to Orient’s more volati le record of 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.
What’s next for Leyton Orient
After their dramatic penalty shootout victory, Leyton Orient now faces a Wembley showdown on May 25, 2025. They’ll meet the winner of the Charlton vs. Wycombe play-off semi-final with promotion to the Championship at stake.
The O’s will hope their penalty heroics provide momentum heading into the final. Their attacking output of 2.6 goals per game against a strong Stockport side suggests they have the firepower needed for succesis at Wembley.
Whether they can maintain their defensive discipline will likely determine if they can secure promotion to England’s second tier.