Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Leyton Orient play host to Crawley Town at their Brisbane Road in what is expected to be an exciting Boxing Day game. The O’s aim to build on a thrilling 4-0 win over Barnsley and they are seen as hot favourites to beat the Red Devils in front of home fans. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be talented forward Jamie Donley, who produced a splendid display against the Tykes.
The visitors, on the other hand, aim to recover from a 4-3 loss to Peterborough. Crawley Town have been struggling defensively of late and given their anything but good away record (2-2-6), we predict that the hosts are going to emerge triumphant in Thursday’s encounter. Even though there are no fresh injury worries in the away team, midfielder Bradley Ibrahim could sneak into the starting XI. In their last meeting at Brisbane Road Leyton defeated Crawley 1-0.
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.