Match ends, Crewe Alexandra 1, Leyton Orient 2.
CreweCrewe Alexandra1Leyton OrientLeyton Orient2
Two goals on his debut from substitute Chris Dagnall sent Leyton Orient top of League One as they came from behind to win at Crewe.
After a goalless first half, the Alex went ahead when Byron Moore poked in from close range after Chuks Aneke's shot was blocked.
Former Barnsley striker Dagnall, a free transfer signing, levelled with a fierce finish from the edge of the box.
Dagnall then grabbed the winner when he tucked home Mathieu Baudry's cross.
The win was the O's fourth in their last five league games as Crewe lost for the first time at home since November.
VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
Leyton Orient manager Russell Slade told BBC London 94.9:
"It was a hard-earned performance in terms of getting a result and Crewe were excellent. They put us under pressure and we had to come from behind again.
"In the last five minutes the fans counted for us. They were right behind us."
On debutant Chris Dagnall: "Two inspired finishes. That's what he is about.
"He is lively and can get behind people and link up with others and he will prove to be a great acquisition to the club.
Line-ups
Crewe
Formation 4-4-2
- 21Garratt
- 2Tootle
- 14Inman
- 3MellorBooked at 9mins
- 42Grant
- 26AnekeBooked at 62mins
- 8OsmanSubstituted forEvansat 86'minutes
- 4Davis
- 11MooreSubstituted forPogbaat 84'minutes
- 10Leitch-SmithSubstituted forIkpeazuat 74'minutes
- 5Ellis
Substitutes
- 9Pogba
- 12Ray
- 13Martin
- 16Guthrie
- 22Evans
- 28Waters
- 30Ikpeazu
Leyton Orient
Formation 4-4-2
- 31Jakupovic
- 15Clarke
- 6Baudry
- 11Odubajo
- 2Omozusi
- 5CuthbertBooked at 82mins
- 29NessSubstituted forVincelotat 61'minutesBooked at 89mins
- 8James
- 9Lisbie
- 25SimpsonSubstituted forDagnallat 45'minutesBooked at 69mins
- 7Cox
Substitutes
- 3Sawyer
- 4Vincelot
- 12Larkins
- 19Lasimant
- 22Loza
- 23Dagnall
- 30Coulthirst
- Referee:
- Andy Woolmer
- Attendance:
- 4,830
Match Stats
Home TeamCreweAway TeamLeyton Orient
- Possession
- Home44%
- Away56%
- Shots
- Home6
- Away8
- Shots on Target
- Home3
- Away5
- Corners
- Home4
- Away3
- Fouls
- Home14
- Away14
Live Text
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Full Time
Second Half ends, Crewe Alexandra 1, Leyton Orient 2.
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Corner, Crewe Alexandra. Conceded by Mathieu Baudry.
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Corner, Crewe Alexandra. Conceded by Eldin Jakupovic.
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Attempt saved. Uche Ikpeazu (Crewe Alexandra) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
Booking
Romain Vincelot (Leyton Orient) is shown the yellow card.
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Bradden Inman (Crewe Alexandra) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Foul by Romain Vincelot (Leyton Orient).
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Matt Tootle (Crewe Alexandra) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Foul by Kevin Lisbie (Leyton Orient).
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Attempt saved. Matt Tootle (Crewe Alexandra) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom right corner.
Substitution
Substitution, Crewe Alexandra. George Evans replaces Abdul Osman.
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Foul by Uche Ikpeazu (Crewe Alexandra).
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Nathan Clarke (Leyton Orient) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Corner, Crewe Alexandra. Conceded by Scott Cuthbert.
Substitution
Substitution, Crewe Alexandra. Mathias Pogba replaces Byron Moore.
Booking
Scott Cuthbert (Leyton Orient) is shown the yellow card.
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Foul by Scott Cuthbert (Leyton Orient).
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Matt Tootle (Crewe Alexandra) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Foul by Mathieu Baudry (Leyton Orient).
