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

As Northampton prepare to host Leyton Orient on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this ENGLAND: League One fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Northampton, currently 21st in the standings with 34 points from 32 games, trail the leaders by 35 points. They've earned 21 points from 15 home 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 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Leyton Orient, sitting 22nd with 33 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 15 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.

Recent meetings between Northampton and Leyton Orient have favored Northampton, with Leyton Orient claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). This fixture has generally favored Northampton in recent years.

In their previous league match against Lincoln City, Northampton recorded a 0-4 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Fitzsimons, McCarthy, Moore, Willis, Guinness-Walker, Campbell, Taylor, Burroughs, Swyer, Vale, Hoskins. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Leyton Orient's last outing came against Plymouth, where they secured a 1-3 defeat using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Oluwayemi, Morris, Happe, Forrester, Clare, Bakinson, Levitt, O'Neill, Fawunmi, Archibald, Ballard. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Northampton are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Northampton and Leyton Orient 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: Northampton's fixtures have averaged 3.1 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Leyton Orient's games average 2.5 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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