Recap as stunning goal downs Doncaster Rovers against League Two leaders
and live on Freeview channel 276
Doncaster have not occupied a top-seven spot since their defeat to Swindon Town on 17 September but have won three out of their last four games to move back into promotion contention.
Richie Wellens’s Orient are 14 points clear of the play-offs.
They have not scored for three games, however, and were beaten 1-0 by Northampton Town last weekend.
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Leyton Orient v Doncaster Rovers LIVE
Key Events
- Rovers have won three out of their last four games heading into the clash
- Leyton Orient are managed by Doncaster legend Richie Wellens and top League Two with 14-point gap to play-offs
- Both teams couldn’t be separated at the Eco-Power Stadium last time out, drawing 1-1
Orient almost get in
A goal-kick beats everyone, including last man Kyle Knoyle, leaving Paul Smyth through but the ref pulls play back for a foul on the Rovers defender.
Quiet start
No openings for either side yet. Both teams looking to play where they can but the ball has spent most of the time being played around between the defenders.
Teams are out
Rovers in their striking black and green away kit, Orient wearing red, their home colours.
Looks like a decent crowd here but no sell-out after four full houses in as many games at Brisbane Road.
Leyton Orient team news
Nine-goal top-scorer Paul Smyth returns from injury for the hosts.
Defenders Omar Beckles (suspension), Dan Happe and Shadrach Ogie (injured) all miss out.
Freddie Allen reportedly makes matchday squad
First-year scholar Freddie Allen, formerly of Norwich City, is in the matchday squad for today’s match, according to another of his old clubs, Cambridge City, who have wished the 17-year-old good luck.
January transfer window update
No immininent arrivals expected. Josh Andrews could be the first player out of the door.
Doncaster Rovers team news
Don’t be surprised if Doncaster name an unchanged side for the third game running.
There will be no Tommy Rowe once again today and Jon Taylor has gone under the knife again after injuring his knee on Boxing Day, according to a post he made on social media.
No fresh injuries from Carlisle, but no players expected back either.
Matchday 25 is here
If there’s ever a good time to play the league leaders, this could be it.
Leyton Orient have mastered consistency under Richie Wellens this term and currently have a 14-point cushion between themselves and the play-offs.
But, they haven’t scored in three matches and lost their last game.
Doncaster head into the clash in good shape, having won their of their last four and put in one of their best displays of the season last time out.
The O’s will also be missing key defensive duo Dan Happe and Omar Beckles. They do have Paul Smyth back fit, however. He scored that beautiful overhead kick last time the teams played each other in October.