Stevenage's 13-game unbeaten run came to an end as Leyton Orient won a fiery encounter at Broadhall Way.

Lee Cook scored the only goal after 15 minutes when he cut in from the right and curled a shot into the top corner from 20 yards out.

Orient went down to 10 men when defender Ben Chorley was sent off in first-half injury-time for a clash with Chris Beardsley.

But Boro had Chuks Aneke dismissed for a high challenge on Terrell Forbes.

VIEWS FROM THE DRESSING ROOM

Stevenage manager graham Westley told BBC Three Counties Radio:

"It was a very uncharacteristic performance. We looked tired physically and mentally.

"We looked like a side that had done too much winning and we certainly didn't put in enough to create the domination we usually do.

"It's a backwards step for sure and one we need to use in a positive way."

Leyton Orient manager Russell Slade told BBC London 94.9:

"We had to show a different side of us today. It's not an easy place to come and get a result but I thought we mixed it up really well and thoroughly deserved to be in front.

"The decision looks really harsh for a straight red to me and that could've been a turning point in the game. But I'm glad it wasn't and we managed to get the three points.

"It's difficult to pick a man out because they were all fantastic but I have to say every time there was danger in there Scottie Cuthbert was absolutely awesome. It was a fantastic performance from a centre half."

Lineup, Bookings (7) & Substitutions (5)

Stevenage

  • 16 Day
  • 03 Laird
  • 05 Ashton
  • 14 Roberts
  • 25 Henry (Cowan - 80' )
  • 02 Wilson
  • 13 Byrom
  • 24 Bostwick
  • 32 Shroot (Freeman - 46' )
  • 20 Beardsley Booked
  • 26 Harrison (Aneke - 67' Dismissed )

Substitutes

  • 01 Julian
  • 06 Edwards
  • 22 Aneke
  • 15 Freeman
  • 18 Cowan

Leyton Orient

  • 12 Butcher
  • 04 Chorley Dismissed
  • 05 Cuthbert
  • 06 Forbes
  • 11 Chicksen
  • 08 Dawson
  • 14 McSweeney Booked
  • 16 Spring Booked
  • 17 Laird
  • 21 Cook (Lisbie - 62' Booked )
  • 39 Mooney Booked (Porter - 88' )

Substitutes

  • 19 Mike
  • 07 Cox
  • 15 Porter
  • 09 Lisbie
  • 10 Cureton
Ref: Sheldrake
Att: 5,351

Match Stats

Shots

5 5

On target

0 5

Corners

5 7

Fouls

14 8

Live Text Commentary

90:00 +5:10

The final whistle goes and the game is over.

89:30

Close range effort by Michael Bostwick clears the crossbar.

87:14 Substitution

Substitution George Porter on for David Mooney.

87:14

Outswinging corner taken left-footed by Luke Freeman, Michael Bostwick has a headed effort at goal from close range which goes wide left of the target.

85:49

Corner taken by Luke Freeman played to the near post, save made by Lee Butcher.

84:29

Marc Laird takes a shot. Save made by Chris Day. Kevin Lisbie takes a shot. Blocked by Scott Laird. Short corner taken by Kevin Lisbie from the left by-line.

83:17

Free kick taken by Chris Day.

83:17 Booking

Booking Kevin Lisbie is cautioned.

83:05

Foul by Kevin Lisbie on Lawrie Wilson, free kick awarded.

81:51

Matthew Spring takes the outswinging corner, clearance made by Jon Ashton.

80:51

Chris Beardsley gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Matthew Spring. Direct free kick taken by Lee Butcher.

79:16

Direct free kick taken by Joel Byrom.

79:16 Substitution

Substitution Don Cowan replaces Ronnie Henry.

79:16

Free kick awarded for a foul by Marc Laird on Luke Freeman.

77:34

Ronnie Henry takes the direct free kick.

77:34 Booking

Booking David Mooney receives a caution.

77:32

The referee gives a free kick against David Mooney for handball.

75:57

Direct free kick taken by Leon McSweeney.

75:57 Booking

Booking Chris Beardsley receives a caution for unsporting behaviour.

75:43

Chris Beardsley challenges Matthew Spring unfairly and gives away a free kick.

74:21

Scott Cuthbert restarts play with the free kick.

74:21 Dismissal

Dismissal The referee sends off Chuks Aneke for violent conduct.

74:01

Unfair challenge on Terrell Forbes by Chuks Aneke results in a free kick.

72:43

Chuks Aneke challenges Matthew Spring unfairly and gives away a free kick. Lee Butcher takes the direct free kick.

70:09

The official flags Chris Beardsley offside. Scott Cuthbert takes the indirect free kick.

70:09

The referee blows for offside against Chris Beardsley. Free kick taken by Scott Cuthbert.

68:39

Free kick awarded for a foul by Lawrie Wilson on Adam Chicksen. Lee Butcher takes the direct free kick.

65:15 Substitution

Substitution Chuks Aneke comes on in place of Byron Harrison.

65:15

Ronnie Henry gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on David Mooney. Free kick crossed right-footed by Matthew Spring from own half.

63:49

Foul by Adam Chicksen on Lawrie Wilson, free kick awarded. The free kick is swung in left-footed by Luke Freeman, comfortable save by Lee Butcher.

63:22

Leon McSweeney gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Chris Beardsley. Free kick taken by Scott Laird.

61:28 Substitution

Substitution (Leyton Orient) makes a substitution, with Kevin Lisbie coming on for Lee Cook.

59:51

Corner taken by Lee Cook from the left by-line played to the near post, clearance by Mark Roberts.

56:28

Joel Byrom is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Lee Butcher takes the indirect free kick.

54:56

The assistant referee flags for offside against Luke Freeman. Lee Butcher restarts play with the free kick.

54:17

David Mooney fouled by Scott Laird, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Leon McSweeney.

53:09

Corner from the left by-line taken by Luke Freeman, David Mooney makes a clearance.

51:05

Corner taken by Luke Freeman.

48:40

The referee blows for offside. Free kick taken by Lee Butcher.

47:22

Free kick taken by Joel Byrom.

47:22 Booking

Booking Leon McSweeney shown a yellow card.

47:01

Unfair challenge on Byron Harrison by Leon McSweeney results in a free kick.

45:43 Booking

Booking Booking for Matthew Spring.

45:31

Luke Freeman concedes a free kick for a foul on Leon McSweeney. Direct free kick taken by Leon McSweeney.

45:01

The second half kicks off.

45:01 Substitution

Substitution Luke Freeman replaces Robin Shroot.

45:00 +3:51

The players leave the pitch at half time.

45:00 +0:03

Lawrie Wilson takes the direct free kick.

45:00 +0:03 Dismissal

Dismissal Ben Chorley is shown a red card for violent conduct.

44:49

Unfair challenge on Chris Beardsley by Ben Chorley results in a free kick.

43:41

Effort from just outside the area by Robin Shroot goes over the bar.

42:44

The official flags David Mooney offside. Jon Ashton takes the indirect free kick.

39:21

Free kick awarded for a foul by Chris Beardsley on Leon McSweeney. Scott Cuthbert takes the direct free kick.

38:06

Free kick awarded for a foul by Chris Beardsley on Matthew Spring. Adam Chicksen restarts play with the free kick.

37:04

Outswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Lee Cook, clearance made by Jon Ashton.

36:10

Marc Laird is ruled offside. Indirect free kick taken by Chris Day.

35:27

The official flags Chris Beardsley offside. Indirect free kick taken by Lee Butcher.

34:18

David Mooney is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Chris Day takes the free kick.

33:12

Corner taken by Lee Cook from the left by-line, Jon Ashton makes a clearance.

31:19

Shot by Chris Beardsley from deep inside the penalty area misses to the right of the goal.

28:27

Corner taken right-footed by Robin Shroot to the near post, Scott Laird has an effort at goal from close in which goes wide left of the goal.

25:22

Marc Laird takes a shot. Comfortable save by Chris Day.

24:38

Leon McSweeney takes a shot. Blocked by Scott Laird. Corner taken left-footed by Lee Cook to the near post, Jon Ashton manages to make a clearance.

23:10

Marc Laird is ruled offside. Chris Day restarts play with the free kick.

22:40

Corner taken by Lee Cook played to the near post, clearance made by Jon Ashton.

22:09

Foul by Joel Byrom on Stephen Dawson, free kick awarded. Lee Butcher takes the free kick.

19:35

The referee penalises David Mooney for handball. Chris Day restarts play with the free kick.

15:12

Mark Roberts concedes a free kick for a foul on David Mooney. Direct free kick taken by Scott Cuthbert.

14:09 Goal scored

Goal - Lee Cook - Stevenage 0 - 1 Leyton O Lee Cook finds the net with a goal from close range to the top left corner of the goal. Stevenage 0-1 Leyton Orient.

12:31

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Stephen Dawson by Michael Bostwick. Free kick taken by Scott Cuthbert.

8:46

Ronnie Henry challenges Adam Chicksen unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Lee Butcher.

5:40

Free kick awarded for a foul by Scott Cuthbert on Byron Harrison. Free kick taken by Robin Shroot.

4:31

Ben Chorley concedes a free kick for a foul on Byron Harrison. Free kick taken by Michael Bostwick.

1:23

The assistant referee flags for offside against David Mooney. Chris Day takes the free kick.

0:00

The game gets underway.

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