Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Leyton play host to Shrewsbury at their Brisbane Road in what is expected to be an interesting League One game. The O’s have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team losing to Stevenage, beating Exeter, while sharing the spoils with Peterborough in their last league match. Leyton had no more than six goal attempts against the Posh and they are likely to adopt yet another cautious approach against Shrewsbury. There are no fresh injury concerns in the home team ahead of Saturday’s encounter.
The Shrews, on the other hand, aim to recover from back-to-back defeats to Carlisle United and Bristol Rovers, but they face a tough challenge at Brisbane Road. The two teams seem to be evenly matched at the moment and, taking everything into account, the share of spoils is on the horizon. Both Phillips and Bayliss could sneak into Shrewsbury’s starting XI this time out.
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.