MATCH PREVIEW: Orient v Bristol Rovers, Saturday, May 3, 3pm, League One

8:18am Friday 2nd May 2008

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HEAD TO HEAD: Orient 32 wins, Bristol Rovers 41 and 28 draws

LAST TIME AT BRISBANE ROAD: Orient 1 Rovers 1 (10-11-2007) FA Cup 1st Rnd. Wayne Gray gave the O's a 16th minute lead, although a Rickie Lambert goal nine minutes from time ensured the tie went to a replay.

LAST MEETING: Rovers 3 Orient 3 (27-11-2007) FA Cup 1st Rnd replay. Orient fell behind to Craig Hinton's second minute goal, before Adam Boyd quickly levelled it up in the 28th minute. Then despite having Wayne Corden sent off at the start of the second half, the O's took a 55th minute lead through Gray that appeared good enough to send the Londoners through. But right on full-time Jabo Ibehre was sent off, and Lambert equalised from the penalty spot. Surprisingly Boyd gave the nine-man visitors the lead from the penalty spot, only for Craig Disley to level once more. The tie then went to penalties and it was Rovers, who won through 6-5.

FORM: The Gas have won just once in their last 14 games, which came via a 1-0 victory at Walsall. Following that win they drew with Gillingham and lost against both Swindon and Brighton.

DANGER MAN: Midfielder Rickie Lambert has enjoyed a great season with 18 goals.

FUN FACT: Despite hailing from Basildon, new wave pop group Depeche Mode (above) are listed as being Bristol Rovers fans.

PREDICTION: Orient 1 Bristol Rovers 0