Football Dec 06, 2025

Salford 4-0 Leyton Orient: Kelly N'mai nets double as League Two side cruise to FA Cup third round

👤
By Admin
Sports Journalist
Salford 4-0 Leyton Orient: Kelly N'mai nets double as League Two side cruise to FA Cup third round

Salford cruised into the FA Cup third round for the second consecutive season with a convincing 4-0 win against Leyton Orient.

The Lions went close to opening the scoring when a fierce drive from Luke Garbutt was tipped over the bar by Orient goalkeeper Killian Cahill.

The hosts' early pressure told midway through the first half when Cahill diverted a low, drilled cross from Kadeem Harris into his own net.

Salford missed a golden opportunity to extend their advantage after 39 minutes when Cahill spilled a tame Jorge Grant free-kick into the path of Daniel Udoh, but the striker rattled the outside of the post from close range.

Aaron Connolly fired over the bar before as Orient began the second half with improved attacking intent.

But the signs of an away fightback were short-lived as Salford doubled their lead after 61 minutes when Kallum Cesay's low, curling shot was turned home by Kelly N'mai.

Josh Austerfield squandered a gilt-edged chance to add a third when he blazed over the bar from inside the box before Connolly struck wide from the edge of the box for Orient.

Fabio Borini added the gloss to a strong Salford performance after 87 minutes, reacting quickly to score his first goal for the club after Jorge Grant had an effort saved.

N'mai capped a sensational Salford performance in stoppage time with a cool, sweeping finish when played clean through on goal.

Tags:

football news id:13479902

Share this article

Related Posts

Newcastle 3-2 Qarabag (Agg 9-3): Eddie Howe's men reach Champions League last 16

Newcastle 3-2 Qarabag (Agg 9-3): Eddie Howe's men reach Champions League last 16

Newcastle confirmed their place in the last 16 of the Champions League for the first time after beating Qarabag 3-2, completing a 9-3 aggregate victor...

Champions League: Premier League clubs to learn last-16 opponents in Friday's draw

Champions League: Premier League clubs to learn last-16 opponents in Friday's draw

The Champions League last-16 picture is becoming clearer ahead of Friday's draw.Newcastle know they will face Chelsea or Barcelona after seeing off Qa...

Ray Power on life as a coach confidant: Being a sounding board to elite football managers and what he has learned from it

Ray Power on life as a coach confidant: Being a sounding board to elite football managers and what he has learned from it

They say it is the loneliest job in football. Maybe they are right. “I have had managers admit to me that they have sat in the car on the way home, pu...

Eric Ramsay sacked: West Brom part company with boss after failing to win in eight league games

Eric Ramsay sacked: West Brom part company with boss after failing to win in eight league games

West Brom have sacked Eric Ramsay just 44 days after appointing him as head coach.Ramsay replaced Ryan Mason in January after moving from MLS side Min...

World Cup 2026 news and live updates - USA, Canada and Mexico build-up plus latest on Trump, tickets and fans

World Cup 2026 news and live updates - USA, Canada and Mexico build-up plus latest on Trump, tickets and fans

Chelsea legend Terry 'frustrated' at being overlooked for Blues caretaker roleChelsea legend John Terry says he is "frustrated" at miss...

Vinicius Junior: Thibaut Courtois says Real Madrid team-mate did nothing wrong in celebrating goal against Benfica

Vinicius Junior: Thibaut Courtois says Real Madrid team-mate did nothing wrong in celebrating goal against Benfica

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois defended team-mate Vinicius Junior ahead of the second leg of their Champions League knockout play-off against...