Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Leyton Orient (17th, 42 pts) held a 17-point advantage over Macclesfield Town (23rd, 25 pts). Leyton Orient ranked 6th in the league on five-round form, well above their 17th table position. In league terms the two rates read 1.31/1.53 for Leyton Orient and 0.86/1.27 for Macclesfield Town (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.26.
Brisbane Road staged the fixture, a ground that holds 9,271. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 1-1.
Goal scorers
Leyton Orient: James Brophy (75') · Macclesfield Town: J. Blyth (90')
Key stats
Possession: Leyton Orient 61% · Macclesfield Town 39% · Total shots: 8-7 · On target: 2-4 · Corners: 5-3