FM Preview: Leyton Orient v Exeter City 28 Aug 2010

Last updated : 27 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leyton Orient v Exeter City fixture

Exeter City face a trip to Leyton Orient at Matchroom Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Grecians will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 22 and win only 7 of the 41 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in September 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 10 AprExeter City0 - 0Leyton OrientLGE1
2009/2010Sat 12 SepLeyton Orient1 - 1Exeter CityLGE1
2002/2003Sat 08 MarLeyton Orient1 - 1Exeter CityLGE2
2002/2003Sat 21 SepExeter City1 - 0Leyton OrientLGE2
2001/2002Sat 13 AprLeyton Orient1 - 1Exeter CityLGE2
2001/2002Sat 24 NovExeter City0 - 0Leyton OrientLGE2
2000/2001Sat 13 JanExeter City2 - 3Leyton OrientLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Leyton Orient have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The O's's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Exeter City have an average recent record on the road, losing just 1 from the last six, but amazingly drawing the other 5. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Leyton Orient are stuck down in the relegation zone of Npower League One with a return of just 1 points from their 3 games thus far. Exeter City find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 2 points from their 2 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leyton Orient61145104
Exeter City614110107

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Grecians out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Leyton Orient. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Leyton Orient Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Exeter City Not won in previous 15 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.