League One play-off referee howler described as 'worst in 15 years' - The Mirror

League One play-off referee howler described as 'worst in 15 years' - The Mirror

LEYTON ORIENT 2-2 STOCKPORT: Dave Challinor was left stunned by Orient being allowed to take the lead in their League One semi-final after Charlie Kelman was not flagged for an obvious offside

League One play-off controversy as Stockport fuming after Leyton Orient goal

Stockport County players were furious after Leyton Orient went ahead in their League One play-off semi-final showdown.

Leyton Orient and Stockport County drew 2-2 in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final, and the match saw some controversial moments that will surely be the subject of discussion until the return leg. The main controversy came after half an hour when the home team took the lead through a goal from Charlie Kelman, otherwise the league's top scorer. Kelman was assisted by Omar Beckles, and the goal sparked a flurry of comments on s…

Stockport staff confront officials over controversial decisions in chaotic playoff with Leyton Orient

Stockport staff took to confront officials over controversial decisions in the chaotic playoff with Leyton Orient. Charlie Kelman gave Leyton Orient a controversial lead from an offside position in the first half, before Stockport quickly turned the scoreline around through Ollie Norwood’s penalty and a Fraser Horsfall header. League One top scorer Kelman levelled. Referee Ben Speedie and his officials were booed off by the away end after they m…

Former EFL boss slams referee over 'horrendous' decision in Leyton Orient vs Stockport County thriller

Leyton Orient and Stockport County clashed in the first leg of their League One play-off semi-final on Saturday, and one controversial decision made the headlines. Stockport County, whose rise up the EFL has been phenomenal, finished the campaign in third, while Leyton Orient occupied sixth position. Dave Challinor’s men went into this contest as the favourites, however, Orient boss Richie Wellens sent a defiant message to his opponents, urging …

'Worst decision' - Stockport boss slams controversial goal in play-off clash

Stockport County boss Dave Challinor was left seething after Leyton Orient scored an offside goal in their promotion clash.Orient forward Charlie Kelm