County suffered their first League One defeat of the season against Leyton Orient in a match where the visitors dominated early on with two quick goals. Although Jack Diamond managed to pull one back for County in the second half, Leyton Orient secured their victory with two more goals, ending County’s unbeaten streak at Edgeley Park.
The game started with Leyton Orient taking the lead through Ethan Galbraith’s deflected shot, followed by another goal from Galbraith after Corey Addai parried a shot from Charlie Kelman. Despite some efforts from County, including a close-range shot from Louie Barry and a header from Fraser Horsfall, they couldn’t find the back of the net in the first half.
In the second half, County showed some signs of a comeback when Diamond scored a goal after a quick move from the halfway line. However, Leyton Orient extended their lead with a goal from Dan Agyei, before Sean Clare sealed the victory with a fourth goal for the visitors.
County made some changes during the game, bringing in Lewis Bate and Tanto Olaofe to try and turn things around. Tayo Adaramola and Will Collar had some good chances, but Leyton Orient’s defense stood strong. Despite late efforts from County, including a shot from Jayden Fevrier that hit the post, they couldn’t overcome the visitors’ lead.
Overall, it was a disappointing result for County, who will look to bounce back in their next game. The match attendance was 9,473, with 462 away fans supporting Leyton Orient. Jack Diamond was named the Man of the Match for his goal and overall performance. The defeat serves as a reminder that every game in League One will be a tough challenge, and County will need to regroup and come back stronger in the following matches.
