Reading vs Leyton Orient

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Reading vs Leyton Orient preview

League One, round 12: Reading welcome Leyton Orient at Select Car Leasing Stadium on Wednesday 21 October, kick-off 19:00 UTC.

Reading are 7th with 15 points from 10 games; Leyton Orient sit 9th on 14. Only a point separates them.

Reading's last 5: 1W 2D 2L. Leyton Orient's last 5: 2W 1D 2L.

In 8 league meetings since 1993, Leyton Orient lead the series: Reading 2 wins, 2 draws, Leyton Orient 4 wins. The last one ended Leyton Orient 3-1 Reading. Both teams scored in 75% of those games.

Reading are favourites in the market (Reading 61%, draw 22%, Leyton Orient 17%).

Ben Toner is the referee, averaging 5.5 yellow cards a game this season.

• Have scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches
• Haven't scored in their last 2 matches
• Jack Marriott is the competition's top scorer (8)
• Have scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches

Lineups

Reading (4-1-3-2): Joel Pereira, Udoka Godwin-Malife, Paudie O'Connor, Jeriel Dorsett, Haydon Roberts, Andy Rinomhota, Kyreece Lisbie, Lewis Wing, Paddy Lane, Josh Stokes, Jamie Reid

Leyton Orient (4-2-3-1): Nathan Baxter, Alfie Gilchrist, Joseph Olowu, William Forrester, James Morris, Isaac Hayden, Fin Stevens, Yusuf Akhamrich, Alex Gilbert, Aaron Connolly, Jaze Kabia

All-time head-to-head

8 league meetings since 1993: Reading 2, draws 2, Leyton Orient 4.

Reading vs Leyton Orient: full head-to-head record

Questions

When and where is Reading vs Leyton Orient?

Wed, 21 Oct 2026, 19:00 UTC at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire, League One.

What is the head-to-head record between Reading and Leyton Orient?

In 8 league meetings since 1993: Reading 2 wins, 2 draws, Leyton Orient 4 wins (goals 8-12).