FootyMAD's Darlington match preview

Last updated : 02 January 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Leyton Orient v Darlington fixture

Leyton Orient prepare to entertain Darlington at Matchroom Stadium on Saturday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The O's are clearly on top, having won 9 and lost only 3 of the 16 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Matchroom Stadium was just last season, in September 2002, the O's carving out a narrow 2-1 victory 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:
2003/2004Mon 25 AugDarlington2 - 1Leyton OrientLD3
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

Recent respective form guides

Leyton Orient have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the O's in those games, with 6 conceded.

The away form of Darlington is pretty dire, losing every single one of the last six matches played! Quakers have conceded 10 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Leyton Orient see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide League Division Three, showing a record of 29 points from their 24 games played so far, Darlington are stuck down in the relegation zone of Nationwide League Division Three with a return of just 21 points from their 25 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leyton Orient621310117
Darlington6123555

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Darlington is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the O's in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Leyton Orient Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Darlington Lost each of the previous 8 away matches.
Not won in previous 17 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.