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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
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
Leyton Orient fell to a 0-2 defeat against Plymouth Argyle after a damaging start to the second half at Brisbane Road. The O’s had competed well before the break, but goals from Bim Pepple and Will Evans turned the game firmly in Plymouth’s favour as Orient struggled to produce a response.
03.10.26News
Leyton Orient finally secured their first home league win of the season as Alex Gilbert’s fine second-half strike sealed a 1-0 victory over Stevenage. It was far from pretty, but the O’s defended superbly late on, with Nathan Baxter producing several key saves to protect a hard-earned three points at Brisbane Road.
19.09.26News
Leyton Orient host Arsenal Under-21s at Brisbane Road in the Football League Trophy, with Richie Wellens naming a strong side for tonight’s clash. The fixture offers the O’s a chance to give valuable minutes to several squad members, build fitness and provide opportunities to those pushing for regular League One action.
15.09.26News
Leyton Orient’s wait for a first home league victory of the season continues after a frustrating 2-3 defeat to Wycombe Wanderers at Brisbane Road. The O’s twice responded after falling behind, but defensive mistakes and set-piece vulnerability proved costly as the visitors held on despite second-half pressure from Orient.
12.09.26News
Good evening from Brisbane Road, where Leyton Orient host Bradford City in the third round of the Carabao Cup. Richie Wellens has made seven changes from Saturday’s draw with Luton as the O’s look to reach the fourth round of the competition for only the second time in the club’s history.
08.09.26News
A young but confident Barnsley side proved too strong for Leyton Orient at Brisbane Road, running out deserved 1-3 winners. Goals from Kirk, McGeehan and the impressive Cleary put the visitors in control, before Oyekunle grabbed his first senior goal late on to provide a small positive for the Os.
29.08.26News
Orient began their EFL Trophy campaign with a dramatic penalty shootout victory over AFC Wimbledon. Jayden Stockley put the visitors ahead before Jaze Kabia grabbed his first O’s goal with an 88th-minute equaliser. Noah Phillips then became the hero, saving in the shootout before Will Forrester sealed a 6-5 win.
18.08.26News
The O's beat Oxford United 2-0, with inspired substitutions proving the difference as late goals prove decisive.
08.08.26News
A glorious sunny day in E10 sees Leyton Orient beat Royal Antwerp in front of boisterous visiting supporters, in the O's penultimate pre-season fixture.
02.08.26News
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