Leyton Orient v Brighton: Head to head (From East London and West Essex Guardian Series)

Leyton Orient v Brighton: Head to head

12:00pm Friday 5th February 2010

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LAST MEETING: Brighton Hove Albion 0 Leyton Orient 0 (LEAGUE ONE 26-12-09).

Maybe both sides overdid Christmas dinner because this game on Boxing Day was less entertaining than the Queen’s speech.

The highlight for Orient was when JJ Melligan hit the post with his effort midway into the second half. He meant to cross it.

A point really suited neither team as they battle to climb out of the relegation mire.

HEAD TO HEAD: Leyton Orient 24 wins, Brighton 36 wins, and 24 draws FORM: Boss Gus Poyet became the Seagulls first ever foreign boss last November.

Results have been mixed in that time, but Poyet has only lost to teams in the top six of League One.

The Seagulls are traditionally dragged down by the Withdean Stadium where they play.

But when they depart from that municipal athletics park and go on the road, they hit good form.

DANGER MAN: Glenn Murray’s own form mirrors Brighton’s fortunes. The forward has scored 10 goals this term, not once at home.

Thirty six year-old hitman Nicky Forster is the top scorer with 15 goals so far.

FUN FACT: Well connected chairman Tony Bloom has secured dream zero per-cent interest, unsecured loans to build the Brighton’s new stadium. They move in next year.

PREDICTION: 3-0 Leyton Orient win. Jonathan Téhoué to run riot.

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