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Leyton Orient play host to Hartlepool United at Matchroom Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The O's are clearly on top, winning 56.25% of the games played between the two.
The last time the two teams met at Leyton Orient was just over four years ago, in November 2002, with Hartlepool U. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the O's in a League Division Three match.
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| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2002/2003 | Sat 12 Apr | Hartlepool U. | 4 - 1 | Leyton Orient | LGE2 |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 23 Nov | Leyton Orient | 1-2 | Hartlepool U. | LGE2 |
| 2001/2002 | Sat 29 Dec | Hartlepool U. | 3 - 1 | Leyton Orient | LGE2 |
| 2001/2002 | Mon 27 Aug | Leyton Orient | 2 - 0 | Hartlepool U. | LGE2 |
| 2000/2001 | Mon 16 Apr | Leyton Orient | 3 - 1 | Hartlepool U. | LGE2 |
| 2000/2001 | Sat 28 Oct | Hartlepool U. | 2 - 1 | Leyton Orient | LGE2 |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 23 Oct | Hartlepool U. | 1 - 0 | Leyton Orient | LGE2 |
Recent respective form guides
Leyton Orient are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The O's's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.
Hartlepool U. have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Pools's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 8 against.
Leyton Orient are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 6 games giving them a return of 16 points. Hartlepool U. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 10 points from 6 games.
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| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Leyton Orient | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 13 |
| Hartlepool U. | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 10 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
With Leyton Orient only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Leyton Orient | Unbeaten in the last 3 home games. Won their latest 3 matches. Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Hartlepool U. | 11 games since last away draw. No win in the 2 most recent games. |