Bantams vs Leyton Orient Preview: Line-Ups, Referee, and Match Odds
As Bradford City prepares to face Leyton Orient, fans are eagerly awaiting the match scheduled for Saturday, March 7, at 3 PM. The game will take place at the University of Bradford Stadium, providing a backdrop for this crucial fixture.
Bantams vs Leyton Orient Preview
Team Line-Ups
Both teams will look to secure valuable points in this League One encounter. Here are the expected line-ups:
Bradford City Line-Up
- GK: Sam Walker
- CH: Matt Pennington
- CH: Joe Wright
- CH: Curtis Tilt
- RWB: Josh Neufville
- CM: Max Power
- CM: Jenson Metcalfe
- LWB: Tyreik Wright
- RW: Antoni Sarcevic
- LW: Bobby Pointon
- CF: Ethan Wheatley
Substitutes: Humphrys, Mullin, Evans, Touray, Ashby, Lapslie, Hilton.
Leyton Orient Line-Up
- GK: Will Dennis
- CH: Kaelan Casey
- CH: Will Forrester
- CH: Dan Happe
- RWB: Michael Craig
- CM: Levitt
- CM: Sean Clare
- LWB: James Morris
- AM: Favour Fawunmi
- AM: Ollie O’Neill
- F: Dom Ballard
Substitutes: Koroma, Wellens, James, Abdulai, Archibald, Perkins, Cahill.
Current Form and Statistics
Bradford City currently sits 4th in the league. Their recent matches include:
- Lost to Reading (1-2)
- Won against Rotherham (1-0)
- Won against Wimbledon (3-1)
- Won against Stockport (1-0)
Leading scorers for Bradford City with 8 goals each include Stephen Humphrys, Bobby Pointon, and Antoni Sarcevic.
Leyton Orient is positioned 21st in the league standings, with the following results in their last four matches:
- Lost to Barnsley (1-3)
- Won against Northampton (2-1)
- Lost to Plymouth (1-3)
- Drew with Stockport (0-0)
Dom Ballard leads Leyton Orient with 16 goals this season.
Match Officials and Odds
The referee for the match will be Ollie Yates from Staffordshire. He previously officiated Bradford City’s 2-2 draw against Rotherham in October.
Current betting odds for the match are as follows:
- Bradford City: 4/5
- Leyton Orient: 16/5
- Draw: 12/5
Previous Encounter
In their last meeting in December, Bradford City took an early lead with a goal from Stephen Humphrys. However, Leyton Orient managed a comeback, winning the match 2-1.
This upcoming match promises to be an exciting clash as both teams strive to achieve their objectives in the league.
