Leyton Orient – Burton Albion

Leyton Orient host Burton Albion in what promises to be a tight mid‑table clash, with the home side sitting 15th on 7 points after two wins, a draw and three defeats, and a modest +3 goal difference (12‑9). Burton sit just above them in 11th place, having collected 8 points from two victories, two draws and two losses, but their goal balance is even at 10‑10. The two teams have already exchanged points this season, and the narrow gap in both points and goal difference suggests a battle for the crucial seventh‑place spot. A win for Orient could lift them out of the relegation zone, while Burton will be eager to maintain their position just outside the playoff places.