FM Preview: Leyton Orient v Exeter City 28 Aug 2010

Last updated : 27 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leyton Orient v Exeter City fixture

Leyton Orient prepare to entertain Exeter City at Matchroom Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The O's are clearly on top, having won 22 and lost only 7 of the 41 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Matchroom Stadium was less than a year ago, in September 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 10 AprExeter City0 - 0Leyton OrientLGE1
2009/2010Sat 12 SepLeyton Orient1-1Exeter CityLGE1
2002/2003Sat 08 MarLeyton Orient1 - 1Exeter CityLGE2
2002/2003Sat 21 SepExeter City1 - 0Leyton OrientLGE2
2001/2002Sat 13 AprLeyton Orient1 - 1Exeter CityLGE2
2001/2002Sat 24 NovExeter City0 - 0Leyton OrientLGE2
2000/2001Sat 13 JanExeter City2 - 3Leyton OrientLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Leyton Orient have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The O's's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Exeter City have an average recent record on the road, losing just 1 from the last six, but amazingly drawing the other 5. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Leyton Orient are stuck down in the relegation zone of Npower League One with a return of just 1 points from their 3 games thus far. Exeter City find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 2 points from their 2 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leyton Orient61145104
Exeter City614110107

FootyMad's prediction ...

Leyton Orient are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Leyton Orient Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Exeter City Not won in previous 15 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.