BLACKPOOL, England (Interstat) — Will Dennis scored in the 22nd minute and Blackpool held on for a 1-0 victory over Leyton Orient on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Bloomfield Road Stadium in a League One match.

Dennis, a substitute, netted the only goal of the game, with assists credited to defender Oliver Casey and substitutes Sean Clare and James Morris. The goal came early in the first half, and Blackpool’s defense, anchored by goalkeeper and the back line, absorbed pressure from Leyton Orient for the remaining 68 minutes plus stoppage time.

The match featured four yellow cards. Casey was booked in the 45th minute, followed by Morris in first-half stoppage time. Clare received a yellow card in the 58th minute, and Leyton Orient’s William Forrester was cautioned in the second minute of second-half stoppage time.

The win improved Blackpool’s League One record to 16 wins, 20 losses and 7 draws. Across all competitions, Blackpool now stands at 18 wins, 22 losses and 7 draws. Leyton Orient fell to 14 wins, 22 losses and 9 draws in League One and 15 wins, 25 losses and 9 draws overall.

The result was a reversal of the teams’ previous meeting on Nov. 22, 2025, when they played to a 1-1 draw at Leyton Orient. Blackpool had entered Saturday’s contest with momentum, having won 1-0 at Wycombe Wanderers on April 18. Leyton Orient had lost 2-0 at home to Rotherham United on the same date, part of a stretch that saw them win just two of their previous seven matches across all competitions.

Blackpool’s recent form included victories over Peterborough United, Exeter City and Burton Albion, but also losses to Stevenage, Doncaster and AFC Wimbledon. Leyton Orient’s results had been mixed, with a win over Wycombe and draws against Mansfield Town, Wigan Athletic and Exeter City, but defeats to Lincoln City and Hfield Town.

Blackpool next faces Reading on the road on Saturday, May 2. Leyton Orient hosts Burton Albion on the same day.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Blackpool 1, Leyton Orient 1. Interstat’s ELO system had given Blackpool a 72.00 percent probability to win.