Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Buoyed by back-to-back wins over Oxford United and Blackpool, Leyton Orient will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Bristol Rovers on Matchday 36. The O’s have been showing signs of improvement of late, with the team moving closer to the playoffs berth. Nonetheless, formidable hurdles lie ahead, posing critical obstacles for the team to overcome. Barring any fresh injury worries, Richie Wellens is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated Blackpool.
The Pirates, on the other hand, aim to build on a 2-1 win over Carlisle United, but seeing that they have already suffered nine defeats on the road this term, we predict that the hosts are going to emerge triumphant in Saturday’s clash. To make things even more complicated for the visiting side, Jamaica forward Jevani Brown suffered an injury in the last league fixture.
Highlighted Team (Leyton Orient):
Leyton Orient are the League Two side that welcome their rivals at Brisbane Road. The stadium, which was built and opened in 1937, can hold up to 9,271 people. When playing at Brisbane Road, the O’s wear red shirts and red shorts, while the colour of their away kit is blue.
Southend United are regarded as the club’s main rivals, with the two teams facing each other in the A13 derby. Leyton Orient have the rivalries with the likes of West Ham United, Millwall, Brentford, Dag & Red, and Barnet as well. The O’s registered their biggest win on November 12, 1955 as they crushed Crystal Palace 8-0.
Speaking of the club’s heaviest defeat, Leyton Orient were beaten by Aston Villa 8-0 in the FA Cup round 4 on January 30, 1929. Leyton Orient have four London Challenge Cup trophies (1912, 1972, 1973, and 1993), with the team clinching the Dubonnet Cup title in 1911.