History of the Leyton Orient v Sheffield United fixture
Leyton Orient are ready to welcome Sheffield United to Matchroom Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 5 of the 13 previous games, with the O's winning just 4.
The previous match played between the two at Matchroom Stadium was within the last three years, in January 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-4 winners in a F.A. Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1978/1979 | Sat 11 Nov | Orient | 1 - 1 | Sheff. Utd. | Second Division |
| 1978/1979 | Sat 19 Aug | Sheff. Utd. | 1 - 2 | Orient | Second 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 O's's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.
The Blades have had a decent run of form away from home recently, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Blades, and 9 goals against.
Leyton Orient are stuck down in the relegation zone of npower League One with a return of just 12 points from their 13 games thus far.
Sheffield United's total of 24 points from their 13 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League One.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leyton Orient | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Sheffield United | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Nothing seems to be going right for the O's at home recently, and we can see no immediate turn around in fortunes as the Blades come away with an easy victory. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Leyton Orient | 5 games since last home draw. Won their latest 3 matches. Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Sheffield United | 4 games since last away draw. 4 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here