Oxford United v Leyton Orient: the preview
Oxford United meet Leyton Orient at The Kassam Stadium, Saturday 2:00am (EFL League One). Nothing between them: Oxford United 2, Leyton Orient 3, 7 drawn from 12 meetings.
The big picture
Oxford United come in 3rd on the ladder with 26 points; Leyton Orient are 14th on 17. Oxford United have the higher position to protect.
Form
Oxford United have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Millwall 0–2.
Leyton Orient have won one of their last five and most recently beat Leicester City 3–0.
Head to head
These sides have met 12 times on our records since 1971: Oxford United 2, Leyton Orient 3, 7 drawn.
Last time out (1975-76, Football League Second Division), Leyton Orient won 2–1.
Biggest margin between these two: Oxford United by 1 goal in 1975-76 (2–1).
Players to watch
For Oxford United, watch Will Lankshear (0.3 goals a game, 2 assists in 2025-26) and Cameron Brannagan (0.2 goals a game, 3 assists in 2025-26).
At The Kassam Stadium
Oxford United have won 7 of their last 20 at The Kassam Stadium.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Oxford United have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
