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Leyton Orient beat Stevenage to move within two points of League One play-offs Kelman heads in first-half winner - his 19th goal of the season Orient move up to eighth in the table Stevenage remain 13th and look set to finish in mid-table Get involved #bbcefl Alex Hoad FT: Leyton Orient 1-0 Stevenage Alfie Nicholson BBC Three Counties Radio I don't think the score paints the whole picture. I think the players can walk away with their head held high, but they'll be frustrated that more wasn't taken from the game. It does seem fairly symbolic of the season as a whole. Leyton Orient 1-0 Stevenage . .. and breathe, Orient fans. Charlie Kelman's 12th-minute header from Sean Clare's cushioned cross turned out to be the winner. It was the American's 15th league goal of the season but O's fans face an anxious wait for news after he limped off with a possible hamstring injury in the second half. Richie Wellens' side make it back-to-back wins and move within two points of the top-six, but their hopes of getting over the line in the final eight games would be hugely impacted by any injury to Kelman. Boro huffed and puffed after weathering an early storm but once again, just couldn't find the crucial touch infront of goal. Leyton Orient 1-0 Stevenage O's veteran Darren Pratley turns behind a Dan Butler cross, conceding a corner. Harvey White's corner is cleared but Butler swings the ball back in and it eventually drops to Elliot List whose powerful low volley from the edge of the box is smartly stopped by Josh Keeley diving to his right. Leyton Orient 1-0 Stevenage Big Dan Sweeney is on for Stevenage for the final five minutes or so, in place of Louis Thompson. Route One incoming for the remainder, it would appear. Leyton Orient 1-0 Stevenage There will be SEVEN added minutes. Sorry O's fans. It's not going to be fun. .. Leyton Orient 1-0 Stevenage Josh Keeley makes his first real save as Dan Kemp's cross from the left is hooked goalwards by sub Harvey White only for his bouncing effort to be pushed away by the Spurs loanee. That's just their second shot on target, despite having bossed much of the final hour of this game, with another seven attempts going awry. Leyton Orient 1-0 Stevenage The O's fans are trying to inspire their heroes. They know back-to-back wins after that five-game skid is just what was needed to get themselves back on track in the play-off race. It might not be as pretty as the first half, but the points are what matters now. .. Leyton Orient 1-0 Stevenage We're into the final five minutes of normal time, and it's Orient's turn to 'manage' the game, having been on the opposite end of that in the first half when they were well on top and threatening to run amok. Leyton Orient 1-0 Stevenage Steve Watkins BBC Three Counties Radio Stevenage aren't looking like they're going to conjure up anything to spoil the party for the home side. There's not much left in this one now. Leyton Orient 1-0 Stevenage Superb defending from Brandon Cooper as the O's man nips in to cut-out Dan Butler's fine left-wing cross after Dan Kemp's searching crossfield ball. Leyton Orient 1-0 Stevenage Charlie Kelman is getting a standing ovation as he limps around the perimeter of the pitch after his substitution. With 15 league goals, is that their promotion push limping to a stop too? Alex Revell has also rung the changes as he tries to nick a point, or more. .. Eli King, Jamie Reid and Jordan Roberts head off with Harvey White, Jake Young and Louis Appere introduced to try and cause havoc in the final third with fresh legs. Leyton Orient 1-0 Stevenage OH NO. Bad news O's fans. Charlie Kelman is down on the deck and is holding his left thigh after pulling up mid-run. This is potentially catastrophic news for Richie Wellens and Orient. He's limping off under his own steam but doesn't look at all happy. Hopefully not a bad one. Azeem Abdulai is coming on to replace him. Dan Agyei is also heading off with Sonny Perkins coming on for him, Leyton Orient 1-0 Stevenage I'm not entirely sure if Manuel Neuer will be watching this game, but if he is, he'll be loving it. Both Murphy Cooper and Josh Keeley are sweeper-keepers and doing a fine job of patrolling the 10 yards outside of their area whenever needed. Leyton Orient 1-0 Stevenage Charlie Goode's long throw is only half dealt with by the Orient defence and Dan Butler whips in a glorious cross from the left which flies off the head of Jamie Reid but is gathered by Josh Keeley near his right top corner. You have to stay Boro deserve something from this game at this point, for all Orient's early promise, they have now gone more than an hour without an attempt on target. Leyton Orient 1-0 Stevenage Alfie Nicholson BBC Three Counties Radio I'm not surprised to see some attacking changes, Orient looked flat going forward. Hopefully for Stevenage's sake it won't change too much. Leyton Orient 1-0 Stevenage Double change for the O's with Tottenham loanee Jamie Donley, fresh from his Northern Ireland debut, coming on along with Ollie O'Neill who has been out since January. Diallang Jaiyesimi and Dilan Markanday are the ones to make way. Leyton Orient 1-0 Stevenage Dan Kemp breaks down the right of the box for the visitors and a ricochet off a defender takes the ball to Jamie Reid who tries his luck with an angled strike from close range which flies into the side-netting, with Elliot List stood unmarked in the goalmouth. Wrong option. But the traffic remains one-way. Leyton Orient 1-0 Stevenage Brandon Hanlan is withdrawn by Stevenage boss Alex Revell, with Elliot List coming on for the conclusion. Hanlan has worked very hard but had very little service in fairness to him. Leyton Orient 1-0 Stevenage You can feel the tension rising around Brisbane Road as Stevenage continue to press and Eli King's 20-yard strike loops off a defender and into the grateful arms of keeper Josh Keeley. Boro are unbeaten in six at this ground in all competitions, winning here in the EFL Trophy earlier this season. Leyton Orient 1-0 Stevenage Alfie Nicholson BBC Three Counties Radio The break in play will suit Orient. Stevenage have been a threat every time they've gone forward, particularly down Dan Butler's side, he's finding a lot of space. Charlie Kelman has scored 19 goals in all competitions this season for Leyton Orient Leyton Orient claimed a battling win over Stevenage through Charlie Kelman's early header to move within two points of the League One play-off places. The hosts took a deserved lead in a game of few chances when QPR loanee Kelman flicked Sean Clare's volley into the corner after a strong start. The O's did not register another shot on target after opening the scoring and Stevenage grew into the game, dominating the second half. Substitutes Harvey White and Elliott List forced Orient keeper Josh Keeley into saves as the visitors pushed to the end for an equaliser. But Richie Wellens' side held on to claim a gritty three points that moves them up to eighth in the table with eight games of the season remaining, while Stevenage remain 13th. More to follow. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 27th March 2025 at 21: 54 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. 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