This article focuses upon Leyton Orient’s next opponents, Brackley Town, as we take a look at their form, previous meetings and much more ahead of this weekend’s fixture.
Leyton Orient’s road to Wembley takes a stop off at Brackley this weekend as the FA Trophy holders play host to The O’s at St James Park on Saturday.
Orient go into the quarter-final having been on a poor run of league form for title contenders, only winning one of their last five league games. However the excitement of FA Trophy success may boost spirits and aid form in both competitions.
In contrast, Brackley have impressed as of late, winning five of their last six matches. Their recent run of form has lifted them to fourth in the National League North and puts them in good stead to maintain a promotion push to England’s fifth tier.
Although the Saints haven’t previously played against the O’s, they are certainly no stranger to upsetting National League opposition in this competition. They won 2-0 at Chesterfield to earn their place in the last eight and famously defeated Bromley on penalties in last season’s final.
Team News
Brackley have no fresh injury worries however fatigue due to recent fixture congestion, including a trip to Darlington on Wednesday night, may force Kevin Wilkin into making changes to his side for Saturday.
As for Orient, Justin Edinburgh will be delighted to see James Dayton and Josh Coulson back in training this week, however Saturday’s game may be too early for either of them to feature.
Predicted Starting XI’s
Brackley Town Predicted Starting XI: Lewis, Myles, Walker, Byrne, Hall, Dean, Lowe, Fairlamb, Jeffers, Baker, Walker.
Leyton Orient Predicted Starting XI:
Brill, Sweeney Turley, Happe, Ling, Brophy, Gorman, Clay, Maguire-Drew, Simpson, Harrold.
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