Leyton Orient vs Notts County (19 December 2026, League One): match facts, H2H and recent form

Leyton Orient host Notts County in what promises to be a tightly contested fixture, with both sides sitting on seven points but separated by only a single place in the table. The Orient, currently 15th, have secured two wins and a draw from six games while conceding nine goals, whereas County, just a spot below, have been harder to beat with four draws but have only managed one victory and a modest seven‑goal tally. The narrow gap in goal difference – Orient’s +3 versus County’s even mark – suggests a battle that could swing either way, especially given the teams’ recent head‑to‑head parity. A win for either side would not only lift them out of the lower mid‑table cluster but also provide a crucial momentum boost as the season heads into its decisive phase.