Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Following back-to-back wins over Barnsley and Crawley Town, Leyton Orient will be aiming to return to winning ways when they take on Cambridge United in the League One round 23. The O’s have been scoring goals for fun of late and they are surely capable of beating the Yellows at their Brisbane Road. Richie Wellens is likely to field the same starting XI that defeated the Red Devils on Boxing Day.
Cambridge United, on the other hand, failed to impress in back-to-back defeats to Huddersfield Town and Charlton Athletic. Given the team’s defensive struggles and Leyton’s fine form in the year finale, home win should be considered. In their last encounter at Brisbane Road Leyton Orient defeated Cambridge United 2-0 and we predict that history is going to repeat itself. Both Andrew and Bennett should be recalled to Cambridge’s starting XI.
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.