History of the Leyton Orient v Sheffield United fixture
Leyton Orient prepare to entertain Sheffield United at Brisbane Road on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 5 of the 14 previous games, with the O's winning just 4.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Brisbane Road was less than a year ago, in October 2011, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
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2011/2012 | Sat 14 Apr | Sheff. Utd. | 3 - 1 | Leyton Orient | League One |
2011/2012 | Sat 22 Oct | Leyton Orient | 1-1 | Sheff. Utd. | League One |
2008/2009 | Tue 13 Jan | Leyton Orient | 1 - 4 | Sheff. Utd. | F.A. Cup |
1983/1984 | Sat 03 Mar | Sheff. Utd. | 6 - 3 | Orient | Third Division |
1983/1984 | Tue 18 Oct | Orient | 2 - 0 | Sheff. Utd. | Third Division |
1982/1983 | Sat 14 May | Orient | 4 - 1 | Sheff. Utd. | Third Division |
1982/1983 | Sat 01 Jan | Sheff. Utd. | 3 - 0 | Orient | Third Division |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Leyton Orient have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.
The The Blades have had a decent run of form away from home recently, unbeaten in the last six, but with four of them resulting in draws. The The Blades's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 4 against.
Leyton Orient's 13 points from 9 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.
Sheffield United's total of 18 points from their 10 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League One.
Current overall team form
Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
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Leyton Orient | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 13 |
Sheffield United | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
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
Team | Sequences |
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Leyton Orient | 6 games since last home draw. |
Sheffield United | Undefeated in last 8 away games. 17 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here