FootyMAD Darlington match preview

Last updated : 24 August 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Darlington v Leyton Orient fixture

Leyton Orient face a trip to Darlington at Feethams on Monday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 14 games played, O's have recorded 2 wins, and Darlington have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2003, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 03 MayDarlington2 - 2Leyton OrientLD3
2002/2003Sat 28 SepLeyton Orient2 - 1DarlingtonLD3
2001/2002Tue 26 FebLeyton Orient0 - 0DarlingtonLD3
2001/2002Tue 18 SepDarlington3 - 0Leyton OrientLD3
2000/2001Sat 31 MarDarlington1 - 1Leyton OrientLD3
2000/2001Sat 16 DecLeyton Orient1 - 0DarlingtonLD3
1999/2000Sat 11 MarLeyton Orient2 - 1DarlingtonLD3

Recent respective form guides

Darlington have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 15 goals for the Quakers, with 8 goals against.

The away form of Leyton Orient is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the O's have hit 7 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Darlington find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 3 games have yielded only 0 points. Leyton Orient see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide League Division Three, showing a record of 4 points from their 3 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Darlington62131087
Leyton Orient61328106

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Quakers, as the O's have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Darlington Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Leyton Orient Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.