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- Leyton Orient secured their place in the League One promotion decider on May 15, 2025, by winning a penalty shootout 4-1 against Stockport County after the two-legged semi-final concluded with a 3-3 aggregate draw.
- Leyton Orient’s progression follows a season turnaround under manager Richie Wellens, who inherited a team 20th in League Two and led them to one of the best points tallies in League One.
- The semi-final second leg at Stockport’s Edgeley Park ended 1-1 after extra time, and Orient won the shootout 4-1 despite taking penalties at the end packed with 5,000 opposing fans.
- Goalkeeper Josh Keeley, who recently earned an Ireland call-up, played a crucial role in the shootout by making important saves, while Stockport players Jack Diamond and Ryan Rydel failed to convert their penalties, ensuring Orient’s triumph.
- Orient will compete against Charlton Athletic or Wycombe Wanderers at Wembley on May 25, with the opportunity to return to the Championship after more than four decades.
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Leyton Orient boss reveals extraordinary twist that helped club reach League One play-off final - The Mirror
Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens was told by the fourth official the shoot-out would happen at the Cheadle End, packed with 5,000 Stockport fans, for security and safety reasons.
The Independent
Richie Wellens hails Leyton Orient’s ‘outstanding’ victory over Stockport
The Londoners prevailed 4-1 on spot-kicks.
Former Man United academy star Ethan Galbraith sends Leyton Orient to playoff final - Man United News And Transfer News
Former Manchester United academy product Ethan Galbraith scored the winning penalty in Leyton Orient’s playoff success against Stockport County in League One. The Glengormley native joined the United academy in 2017 from Belfast side Linfield. He made his way through the various Carrington youth sides but would only play one senior match for the first team. This came in an away trip to FC Astana in Kazakhstan in the Europa League in 2019. He eve…
Stockport County 1-1 Leyton Orient (Agg: 3-3; 1-4 on penalties): Richie Wellens' O's reach League One play-off final
Report and free match highlights from the Sky Bet League One play-off semi-final second leg between Stockport County and Leyton Orient at Edgeley Park on Wednesday; Ethan Galbraiths penalty sent Richie Wellens side to the play-off final, where they will play either Charlton or Wycombe
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