Leyton Orient will be without Paul Smyth for their League Two clash against Colchester.The striker suffered a collapsed lung in last weekend’s defeat at Mansfield and faces a sustained spell on the sidelines.George Ray will be hopeful of making his debut following his loan move from Exeter.Manager Kenny Jackett has no other fresh injury concerns for Saturday’s clash.Colchester boss W...Full Story »

Elliot Watt salvaged a point for Bradford with an equaliser six minutes from time in a scrappy 1-1 League Two draw against Leyton Orient at Valley Parade.Orient who had lost five of their previous six matches in all competitions – and had not scored in five of them – took the lead in the 69th minute through Darren Pratley but were denied maximum points by Watt’s late goal.The o...Full Story »

Oscar Threlkeld will be available for Bradford when they face Leyton Orient.Derek Adams confirmed the centre-half will be in contention, while he is hopeful Liam Ridehalgh and Elliot Watt will be fit.The Bantams boss also revealed that both Dion Pereira (calf) and Charles Vernam (hamstring) will be missing.Bradford are still without Lee Angol after the striker suffered a hamstring injury against...Full Story »

Delighted manager Nigel Clough hailed his record-breaking Mansfield side as they reeled off an eighth League Two win in a row as they beat Leyton Orient 2-0.That set a new club record for consecutive wins in the league and was a 14th win in 16 games in all competitions for the in-form Stags.“It’s remarkable at any level,” said Clough.“We had a great run in the Conference ...Full Story »

In-form Mansfield set a new club record of eight successive league wins as they saw off Leyton Orient 2-0 in League Two.Saturday’s result made it 14 wins in 16 games in all competitions for Nigel Clough’s promotion-chasers.On a windy afternoon in a first half of few chances, the game erupted in the 44th minute when the Stags took the lead with a controversial opener.Rhys Oates lifted...Full Story »

James Perch could return to the Mansfield squad for the League Two clash with Leyton Orient on Saturday after being out since August.The 36-year-old suffered a fractured skull last summer and has now been given the go-ahead by a specialist to return to action. He had hoped for a run-out in the under-23s on Wednesday but the game was called off.Nigel Clough’s men will be looking for a club-...Full Story »

A late Cameron Norman strike earned Newport a 1-0 away win at Leyton Orient.A turgid first half brought little goalmouth action at either end.The visitors came closest to breaking the deadlock in the 32nd minute when Alex Fisher’s powerful header from a Robbie Willmott set-piece was tipped over the bar by goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux at full stretch.Although the tempo improved after the i...Full Story »

Jordan Brown could make his debut for Leyton Orient when they welcome Newport on Tuesday.The 20-year-old defender signed an 18-month deal with Orient on Monday after finding playing time limited with Derby and could make his first appearance in midweek.Winger Otis Khan may make his first start after coming off the bench in the 0-0 draw against Port Vale on Saturday.Midfielder Craig Clay will not...Full Story »

Leyton Orient manager Kenny Jackett said his side lacked a cutting edge after their 0-0 home draw with Port Vale.The Londoners, who had only played one competitive match in the last five weeks because of Covid call-offs by scheduled opponents, lacked cohesion.Goal-scoring chances at either end were at a premium with Paul Smyth going closest for the home side with a first-half set-piece before Da...Full Story »

Leyton Orient’s new recruit Dan Moss could make his debut as they welcome Port Vale to Brisbane Road on Saturday.The 21-year-old defender became Orient’s first signing of the window when he joined on loan from Millwall last week and could go straight into the squad.The east London side have not played since bowing out of the FA Cup at the hands of Stoke in a 2-0 defeat after last wee...Full Story »

Stoke boss Michael O’Neill praised Tom Ince’s contribution to the Potters’ first Emirates FA Cup success since 2016 courtesy of a 2-0 win over League Two Leyton Orient.The former Blackpool, Huddersfield and Derby midfielder put the Championship play-off hopefuls into a 43rd-minute lead.And it was Ince’s assist that led to substitute Tyrese Campbell confirming Stoke’...Full Story »

Steven Fletcher is the latest to be ruled out for Stoke ahead of their FA Cup game with Leyton Orient.The striker has a hip injury to join Nick Powell (cracked fibula), Jordan Thompson (knee), Joe Bursik and Romaine Sawyers (both quad) on the sidelines.Harry Souttar is hoping to return in pre-season after suffering cruciate ligament damage while on international duty with Australia in November.A...Full Story »

Leyton Orient captain Darren Pratley will return from suspension for Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two game against Bristol Rovers.Midfielder Pratley has completed a one-game ban following his dismissal for two yellow cards in the home defeat to Crawley on December 11.Orient have been battling a coronavirus crisis and manager Kenny Jackett only named four substitutes last time out, a 1-0 loss ...Full Story »

Goals by George Francomb and Kwesi Appiah earned Crawley a 2-1 away victory over Leyton Orient.The hosts, who had halved the deficit courtesy of goalkeeper Glenn Morris’ own goal, finished with 10 men after skipper Darren Pratley was sent off in added time for a second bookable offence.The visitors enjoyed a deserved half-time lead having created the best chances of the period before Franc...Full Story »

Hector Kyprianou is a major doubt for Leyton Orient as they look to continue their fine recent form against Crawley.The midfielder felt his hamstring in the warm-up for the midweek clash against Swindon and was replaced by veteran Darren Pratley for the 4-1 victory.He will be assessed but manager Kenny Jackett revealed that next week’s clash against Tranmere may be a more realistic target,...Full Story »

Leyton Orient manager Kenny Jackett could not disguise his satisfaction after watching his side inflict a 4-1 defeat on fellow promotion chasers Swindon.The visitors had arrived with the best away record in League Two having won seven and drawn two of their nine matches and only conceded seven goals  on the road but they were put to the sword by Orient duo Harry Smith and Aaron Drinan.Both ...Full Story »

Strikers Aaron Drinan and Harry Smith netted two goals apiece as Leyton Orient thrashed Swindon 4-1.Orient suffered a blow in the warm-up when Hector Kyprianou was injured and had to replaced in the starting line-up by Darren Pratley but they took the lead in the 19th minute.Shad Ogie picked out Tom James with a  long cross-field pass and the wing-back drilled in a cross for Drinan to rifle...Full Story »

Craig Clay should be available when Leyton Orient host Swindon.The long-serving midfielder had been sidelined with an ankle injury but made his return to action in Saturday’s FA Cup win over Tranmere.Clay was withdrawn after 55 minutes as a precaution in order to be fit for Tuesday night’s clash.Callum Reilly is set to miss out again with a groin injury.Swindon head coach Ben Garner ...Full Story »

Assistant boss Joe Gallen was full of praise for the Leyton Orient players after their 4-0 drubbing of fellow League Two side Tranmere in the FA Cup.The convincing victory put the O’s into the third round for the first time since the 2013-14 season.Harry Smith and Omar Beckles put the Londoners in front at the break before the rampant hosts notched two more in the second half.Aaron Drinan ...Full Story »

A brace from Harry Smith plus a strike by Omar Beckles and a penalty by Aaron Drinan put Leyton Orient into the third round of the FA Cup after a 4-0 win over Tranmere at Brisbane Road.The Londoners were rewarded for a totally dominant first-half performance with a two-goal lead at the interval.They took the lead after 22 minutes when Hector Kyprianou produced a defence-splitting pass for Smith ...Full Story »