FM Preview: Hartlepool United v Leyton Orient 15 Mar 2011

Last updated : 14 March 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Hartlepool United v Leyton Orient fixture

Leyton Orient face a trip to Hartlepool United at Victoria Park on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 19 games played, O's have recorded 5 wins, and Hartlepool United have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in November 2009, the Pools carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 16 Oct Leyton Orient 1 - 0 Hartlepool U. League One
2009/2010 Sat 03 Apr Leyton Orient 1 - 3 Hartlepool U. League One
2009/2010 Sat 14 Nov Hartlepool U. 1-0 Leyton Orient League One
2008/2009 Sat 21 Feb Hartlepool U. 0 - 1 Leyton Orient League One
2008/2009 Sat 01 Nov Leyton Orient 1 - 0 Hartlepool U. League One
2007/2008 Sat 29 Dec Hartlepool U. 1 - 1 Leyton Orient League One
2007/2008 Sat 22 Sep Leyton Orient 2 - 4 Hartlepool U. League One

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Hartlepool United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These games have seen the Pools score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 3.

The O's have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The O's's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Hartlepool United lie just outside the playoff positions in the Npower League One, picking up 50 points from their 36 games so far.

Leyton Orient lie just outside the playoff positions in the Npower League One, picking up 53 from their 33 games so far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Hartlepool United 6 3 1 2 7 3 10
Leyton Orient 6 3 2 1 8 8 11

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the O's out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Hartlepool United. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Hartlepool United 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Leyton Orient Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.

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