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Leyton Orient v Cambridge United — Live Blog

Good afternoon from Brisbane Road, and happy Halloween to all who celebrate. Leyton Orient hosted a Cambridge United side enjoying an impressive return to League One under Neil Harris. After back-to-back away defeats, Richie Wellens’ side responded with a vigorous and hard working performance and treated themselves to three points in E10.

31.10.26News

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Orient's long-serving managers: comparisons and memories

With Richie Wellens recent managerial performance very much under the spotlight, Mark Rollinson compares the records and fates of five of Orient's longer-serving managers to see if there is any learning to be had about when to pull the trigger on a long-term managerial career.

30.10.26Features

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Match preview: Taking a punt on Orient against Cambridge United

And here we are -- the M11 derby returns after one fallow season, with the first leg having a distinctly ghoulish feel to it. Can Orient put the frighteners on our local(ish) rivals or will the Us scare us into submission on this Halloween?

30.10.26News

Celebrating Orient's First Black XI

On Wednesday 28th October, to celebrate the end of Black History Month, we honour some genuine Club icons, and footballers who were at the forefront of a changing game.

21.10.26Features

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75 Years of Music and Orient

It's time for our first book review of the new era - and what finer way to kick it off than with Julian Lloyd-Webber's absorbing autobiography, which is every bit as charming as the man himself

20.10.26Features

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Awayday Report: Enshittification and a Miserable Defeat to Burton Albion

A sodden journey to Burton, a snubbed press pass, dying heritage and the unraveling of Richie Wellens' defensive gameplan -- all that stood between me and a miserable afternoon was 90 minutes of Leyton Orient football.

25.10.26Features

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Life on the Road: Going for a Burton

This weekend Orient head up to East Staffordshire to play Burton Albion, with both teams lolling around in mid-table and level on 14 points. The Brewers are always obstinate opponents for us, but we'll nevertheless be looking to return to winning ways on the road after Wednesday's defeat at Reading.

23.10.26News

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Reading edge Orient as Lane strike settles tight contest

Reading edged Leyton Orient 1-0 at the Select Car Leasing Stadium as Paddy Lane’s superb second-half strike proved the difference. The O’s had chances through Dane Scarlett and Aaron Connolly, while Nathan Baxter saved a penalty, but Orient struggled to create enough after the break and left Berkshire empty-handed.

21.10.26News

Aaron Connolly in action away at Reading last season

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Life on the Road: Essential Reading

Our Chief Analyst Sam Griffin on what we can expect Reading to throw at us this evening and how we might get the better of them. Essential reading for Richie.

21.10.26News

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03.08.26News

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Orient's Origins in Hackney

For just under half a century, the O’s called Hackney their home. Although this was less than two miles from Brisbane Road, where the club has been since 1937, the River Lea is a significant geographical barrier. This and the time that has passed means a lot of our early history has been shrouded in mystery, until now...

29.07.26Features

"We Can’t See It Destroyed In Front Of Us And Do Nothing"

Who knew that fanzines were a subject worthy of academic study? Seth Kendall did - and the Ear inspired him to get a First for his undergraduate dissertation

29.07.26Features

The Times They Are A-Changin' (Again)

Local journalism has been in crisis for some years, creating a vacuum in which speculation and misinformation thrive. But it doesn't have to be like this...

29.07.26Opinion