Peterborough – Leyton Orient

Peterborough host Leyton Orient in what promises to be a tight mid‑table clash, with the home side languishing in 21st place on five points after one win, two draws and three defeats, their goal‑difference a worrying –5 (four scored, ten conceded). Leyton Orient sit a little higher in 15th, having amassed seven points from two victories, a draw and three losses, and enjoy a modest +3 edge on the scoresheet at 12 for and nine against. The two teams have already met earlier in the season, and the result of that encounter will loom large as both clubs look to swing momentum in their favour. A win for Peterborough could spark a vital lift out of the relegation zone, while Orient will be eager to extend their narrow lead over the struggling Pilgrims.