Gilbert’s late goal lifts Leyton past Stevenage in League One

WALTHAM FOREST, England (Interstat) — Alexander Gilbert scored in the 79th minute, and Leyton held on to defeat Stevenage 1-0 on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at The BetWright Stadium in a League One match. Stevenage received four yellow cards: Terence Vancooten in the 31st minute, Lewis Freestone in the 32nd, Louis Thompson in the 59th and Daniel Phillips in the 65th. All four cautions went to the visitors. The victory improved Leyton to 3 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw in League One and across all competitions. Stevenage fell to 2 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws in League One and across all competitions. Leyton entered after a 3-2 loss to Wycombe, while Stevenage had beaten Luton 2-1. Stevenage’s overall and competition records remain identical, as do Leyton’s. Leyton next visits Mansfield on Saturday, Sept. 26, while Stevenage hosts Wednesday on Saturday, Sept. 26.