Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Leyton Orient
Match Time & Date:
10/04/2023
10:00 AM
Prediction: 1-0
Harrogate
Buoyed by back-to-back wins over Carlisle and Salford, Leyton Orient will look to cement top position in the standings when they take on Harrogate on Matchday 41. The O’s are on the right track to return to League One, and a win over Harrogate will see them move one step closer to meeting the goal. With no fresh injury worries to report, boss Richie Wellens is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated the Lions.
The Sulphurites, meanwhile, are eager to escape the danger zone, but seeing that Leyton have been impressive on home soil this term, we do not believe that the visitors are capable of grabbing something from the match. In the first half of the season, Leyton defeated Harrogate 2-0, and we predict that history is going to repeat itself. The Orient defenders should have in-form attacker Luke Armstrong at bay.
Highlighted Player (Adam Thompson):
Born in Harlow, England on September 28, 1992, Adam Thompson is a defender who plays for Bury in League One. Thompson started his youth career at Watford and after making 14 appearances for the Hornets at senior level, he moved to Southend United, signing a permanent deal with the club in January, 2014.
It has to be noted that he played for the likes of Brentford, Wycombe Wanderers and Barnet on loan as well before joining the Shakers. Adam Thompson has a short loan spell at Bradford City in the 2017/2018 season, but he made no more than nine appearances for the Bantams. Despite being born in England, Adam Thompson decided to represent Northern Ireland in international matches.
He made his debut with the Northern Ireland national team on February 9, 2011, coming from the bench in a 3-0 loss to Scotland. His main position is centre-back, but he is capable of producing fine showings at right-back as well.
Highlighted Team (Harrogate):
Harrogate Town is an English club that welcomes their rivals at Wetherby Road. Opened on August 28, 1920, the venue can hold up to 5,000 spectators (500 seated). The club was founded back in 1914, with the Sulphurties facing Horsforth in their first competitive match on August 30, 1919.
Harrogate Town footballers wear yellow and black shirts when playing at home, while pink is the dominant colour of their away jersey. The Sulphurties did well to win the Whitworth Cup in the 1919/20 season, while the club’s biggest success in the FA Cup came in the 2012/13 when they made it to the second round.
Simon Weaver is one of the most notable footballers who played for Harrogate Town in the past. The team’s manager for the 2020/21 season played for several English clubs, and he has been very successful in the coaching job as well.
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