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It’s FAC1 time, and the draw this season has thrown up a new opponent for us in Harborough Town from National League North, 75 places below us in the pyramid. The Bees ran Reading close in FAC2 in 2024/25 so we’ll need to have our wits about us in order to prevail. We take a look at our opponents from a club and team perspective.
06.11.26News
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
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
After our dour but ultimately effective draw away at Bradford, we return to Brisbane Road this weekend when we welcome Blackpool FC to East London. Two out-of-form teams will battle it out in a game that is something of a must-win for both. We run the rule over the Tangerines ahead of the game.
16.10.26News
The Os resume their travels on Saturday and make the journey to West Yorkshire to take on Bradford City for the second time this season. We take a look at all things Bradford ahead of the fixture, which Orient really need to win to maintain our mid-table position.
09.10.26News
In our September Editorial we shared a chart which showed that Leyton Orient had made more signings across the last three transfer windows than any other club that had spent time in League One during that period. We shed a bit more light on the figures here.
07.10.26Features
The Os return to action on Saturday with the visit of early season high-flyers Plymouth Argyle. We give our visitors the once-over, with our chief analyst Sam Griffin also providing tactical insight into what we might expect from them on the pitch.
02.10.26News
With the Os having not won a game at home so far this season, Stevenage being our next visitors may feel less than ideal for breaking our duck. We try to look on the bright side and assess our chances of pulling off a win. Our Chief Analyst Sam Griffin also provides some tactical analysis.
18.09.26News
Wycombe rock up at Fortress (not) Brisbane Road at the ungodly hour of 12.30 on Saturday for a game that someone inexplicably felt was worthy of a wider TV audience. Our visitors will be looking for their first league win, while the Os aim to get back to winning ways after a good point at Luton and our meek mid-week exit from the Carabao Cup.
11.09.26News
The Os battle for a point in an absorbing and entertaining encounter at Kenilworth Road against a team that will surely be in the promotion mix come the end of the season.
05.09.26News
We preview our visit to Luton Town, where the Os hope to replicate the form and intent they showed against Bromley at the home of one of the promotion favourites.
04.09.26News
We run the rule over tonight's League One fixture against Bromley, with both sides looking to return to winning ways after weekend defeats, as the transfer deadline looms.
01.09.26News
We preview the visit of Barnsley, the second club in two weeks from South Yorkshire to drop in on the Os. Plus our Chief Analyst gives them the once over.
28.08.26News
Orient once again prevail on penalties after failing to overcome a spirited Walsall side in normal time.
26.08.26News
We preview our Carabao Cup second round tie, acquainting you with all things Walsall.
25.08.26News
A satisfying and hard-fought win for the O’s in a game that at times lacked quality but was nevertheless enjoyable.
23.08.26News
We preview our first away fixture of the season with a run-down on the opposition both on and off the pitch. Plus a bonus postscript on away game allocations this season.
21.08.26News
A preview of our 26/27 season opener against Sheffield Wednesday, including what we can expect from the visit of a club only recently back from the brink.
14.08.26News
Although Jackett's time at Orient ended unhappily, it began well -- and his legacy deserves re-appraisal.
30.07.26News
The results of our 40th annual survey reflect the season's occasional highs and numerous lows, and highlight bigger concerns off the pitch.
30.07.26Opinion
Covering the results of ‘Moan of the Season’ and ‘Feelings on the New Stadium Project’.
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