Leyton Orient vs Port Vale: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Leyton Orient prepare to host Port Vale on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 under referee Rock, this ENGLAND: League One fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Leyton Orient, currently 22nd in the standings with 33 points from 31 games, trail the leaders by 36 points. They've earned 23 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Port Vale, sitting 24th with 22 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Leyton Orient and Port Vale have been competitive, with Port Vale claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Plymouth, Leyton Orient recorded a 1-3 defeat 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. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Port Vale's last outing came against Stevenage, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 3-4-1-2 system. Their starting XI featured Gauci, Hall, Magloire, John, Campbell, Shipley, Humphreys, Hall, Archer, Stockley, Gray. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.

Looking ahead, Leyton Orient are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, Port Vale are likely to mirror that shape. 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 2.5 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Port Vale's games average 2.1 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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