History of the Hartlepool United v Leyton Orient fixture
Leyton Orient face a trip to Hartlepool United at Victoria Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 20 games played, O's have recorded 6 wins, and Hartlepool United have come away with 9 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Victoria Park was just last season, in March 2011, with Leyton Orient inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Pools in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 05 Nov | Leyton Orient | 1 - 1 | Hartlepool U. | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 15 Mar | Hartlepool U. | 0-1 | Leyton Orient | League One |
| 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 |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Hartlepool United need to improve on their recent home record of just 3 draws from the previous six. Pools have conceded a disappointing 5 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 2 of their own chances.
The away form of Leyton Orient is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. O's have conceded 14 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.
Hartlepool United see themselves just below half way in the npower League One, showing a record of 53 points from their 44 games played so far,
Leyton Orient are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 47 points from 44 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool United | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Leyton Orient | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 1 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Pools, as the O's have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Hartlepool United | Failed to win in previous 6 home matches. Not won in the 5 most recent games. |
| Leyton Orient | Lost each of the previous 3 away matches. Not won in previous 3 away matches. No win in the 6 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here