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Last updated : 06 April 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leyton Orient v Northampton Town fixture

Leyton Orient prepare to entertain Northampton Town at Matchroom Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The O's are clearly on top, having won 18 and lost only 6 of the 34 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Matchroom Stadium was just last season, in January 2006, with Northampton inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the O's in a League Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Tue 19 DecNorthampton0 - 1Leyton OrientLGE1
2005/2006Tue 14 FebNorthampton1 - 1Leyton OrientLGE2
2005/2006Sat 14 JanLeyton Orient1-2NorthamptonLGE2
2004/2005Sat 02 AprLeyton Orient3 - 2NorthamptonLGE2
2004/2005Sat 28 AugNorthampton2 - 2Leyton OrientLGE2
2003/2004Sat 28 FebNorthampton1 - 0Leyton OrientLGE2
2003/2004Sat 25 OctLeyton Orient1 - 1NorthamptonLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Leyton Orient have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Northampton have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Leyton Orient are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 47 points from 40 matches. Northampton find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 48 points from their 40 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leyton Orient6231979
Northampton6303979

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the O's. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Leyton Orient Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Northampton 7 games since last away draw.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.