Leyton Orient vs Stockport County Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips

Leyton Orient and Stockport County were only separated by nine points in the league standings, and the game will likely be a close contest, given the respective form of both sides heading into this game.

Leyton Orient have won their previous six matches, with the home side unbeaten in seven league matches. Stockport County are in equally impressive form, having won their last three matches and having remained unbeaten in eight league games. It’s worth noting that with the Hatters, they conceded first in their previous five games.

Goals should be expected between the two sides, as over 2.5 goals have landed in five of the last six matches involving Leyton Orient and in four of the previous five games involving Stockport County. Both teams have also scored in the last five matches involving the visitors.

That being said, Stockport County’s defence needs to show improvement if they want to get anything from this game. Leyton Orient could have enough firepower, with the likes of Charlie Kelman (who scored 21 goals this season), to secure a narrow lead heading into the second leg at Edgeley Park.

Leyton Orient 2-1 Stockport County

The first leg of the eagerly awaited League One playoff semi-finals takes place at Midday on Saturday, as Stockport County travel down south to take on a Leyton Orient side who are in terrific form.

Date: 10/05/2025
Location: Brisbane Road, London.
Kick-Off: 12.30 pm

Leyton Orient have been on an excellent journey under the former Doncaster Rovers midfielder, turned manager, RIchie Wellens. During his tenure, Wellens had guided Leyton Orient back to the third tier of English football, and in his first season in League One, his side finished in a respectable position of 11th place. This season, Leyton Orient have heavily improved their league performances under Wellens as the home side secured a playoff spot on the final day of the season, closely edging out nearest challengers, Reading.

The home side finished in sixth place after 46 matches played in League One this season, having accumulated 78 points, scoring 72 and conceding 48. The main standout for Leyton Orient this season has been the prolific Charlie Kelman. The American forward finished as the Golden Boot winner in League One this season, scoring 21 goals in 37 league starts.

Dave Challinor has led Stockport County on a similar rise through the divisions since arriving at Edgeley Park in 2021. During his first season, he led Stockport County back to the Football League and was almost promoted immediately to League One in their first season back, but ultimately lost against Carlisle United in the playoff final. The Hatters secured promotion to League One only last season by winning the League Two title. This season, the visitors have been tremendous, finishing third, having accumulated 87 points from 46 league games.

Louie Barry had been pivotal to the Hatters’ success with his performances, with 15 league goals before his recall from Aston Villa. Kyle Wooton has performed well this season, as the 28-year-old has provided 18 goal contributions.

The game will be available on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.

Leyton Orient Team News

Richie Wellens is likely to have a clean bill of health with his Leyton Orient side. Jayden Sweeney, Rarmani Edmonds-Green, Azeem Abdulai and Dan Agyei are suspension risks for the second leg against Stockport County.

Stockport County Team News

Stockport County have no major injury issues to concern themselves with. Ibou Touray, Callum Connoly and Kyle Knoyle are suspension risks for the second leg against Leyton Orient.

Leyton Orient:

Leyton Orient are in magnificent form coming into this game, with six consecutive victories and no losses in their previous seven matches. The home side have recorded notable victories against the likes of Huddersfield Town (1-4), Wycombe Wanderers (1-0), Barnsley (4-3) and Cambridge United (1-2). Leyton Orient’s form had come at the right time for Richie Wellens and his side, as between February and March, Leyton Orient had lost five consecutive league games.

Leyton Orient have been solid at home this season, with the home side having accumulated 40 points from 23 home games, scoring 33 and conceding 19.

Stockport County:

Stockport County are also in magnificent form themselves, as the Hatters are unbeaten in eight league games, having won their previous three matches against Wycombe Wanderers (1-3), Lincoln City (3-2) and Huddersfield Town (2-1). The only game the visitors had dropped points in was away at Peterborough United, where they drew 1-1.

Away from home, Stockport County are unbeaten in three matches, with the victory against Wycombe Wanderers, a draw against Peterborough United and a further victory against Exeter City (0-2).

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