Leyton Orient vs Plymouth: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Leyton Orient prepare to host Plymouth on February 17, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this ENGLAND: League One fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Leyton Orient, currently 18th in the standings with 33 points from 30 games, trail the leaders by 30 points. They've earned 23 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Plymouth, sitting 16th with 37 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 19 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Leyton Orient and Plymouth have been competitive, with Plymouth claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Stockport, Leyton Orient recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Oluwayemi, Morris, Happe, Forrester, Clare, Bakinson, Levitt, O'Neill, Fawunmi, Archibald, Ballard. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Plymouth's last outing came against Lincoln City, where they secured a 1-4 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Ashby-Hammond, Harding, Mitchell, Ross, Edwards, Dale, Boateng, Wiredu, Curtis, Pepple, Watts. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Leyton Orient are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Leyton Orient and Plymouth are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Leyton Orient's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Plymouth's games average 2.6 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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