Get the Leyton Orient vs Bradford confirmed lineups, team news, starting XIs, and match prediction ahead of this exciting EFL Cup clash with key betting odds.
Leyton Orient vs Bradford Confirmed Lineups
Competition | EFL Cup |
|---|---|
Match Date | Tuesday 8 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue | BetWright Stadium |
The starting lineups for the EFL Cup fixture between Leyton Orient and Bradford have been confirmed.
Leyton Orient Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Noah Phillips, Sean Clare, Phillip Chinedu, Will Forrester, James Morris, Idris El Mizouni, Isaac Hayden, Tony Springett, Armando Dobra, Theo Archibald, Nicholas Oyekunle
Substitutes: Alex Gilbert, Joseph Olowu, Nathan Baxter, Fin Stevens, Charlie Wellens, Dane Scarlett, Jaze Kabia, Yusuf Akhamrich, Demetri Mitchell
Bradford Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI: Jon McCracken, Hayden Matthews, Macaulay Gillesphey, Reece Welch, Kayden Jackson, Henry Cartwright, Kieran Morgan, Corey O'Keeffe, Will Swan, George Lapslie, Stephen Humphrys
Substitutes: Jake Beesley, Aden Baldwin, Nick Powell, Callum Connolly, Cameron Dawson, Ibou Touray, Adam Phillips, Matthew Pennington, Antoni Sarcevic
Leyton Orient vs Bradford Immediate Reaction
Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient deploy a 4-2-3-1 setup with Noah Phillips starting in goal behind a defensive unit of Sean Clare, Phillip Chinedu, Will Forrester, and James Morris. Isaac Hayden anchors the midfield alongside Idris El Mizouni, giving Armando Dobra the freedom to support striker Nicholas Oyekunle with Tony Springett and Theo Archibald on the wings.
Bradford
Bradford line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, placing Hayden Matthews, Macaulay Gillesphey, and Reece Welch in central defence ahead of goalkeeper Jon McCracken. Kayden Jackson and Corey O'Keeffe provide the wide outlets in midfield, while Will Swan and George Lapslie operate behind lone forward Stephen Humphrys.
Leyton Orient vs Bradford Reactive Bet Builder
The featured reactive bet builder focuses on Bradford to win the match, combined with both teams finding the back of the net and substitute forward Jake Beesley scoring at anytime.
Leyton Orient vs Bradford Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Leyton Orient hold strong recent form in this fixture having won each of their last four home games against Bradford in all competitions. With home advantage at BetWright Stadium and a well-balanced starting lineup, the hosts are favoured to take control of the tie.
Result Prediction: Leyton Orient win
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