This article focuses on Leyton Orient’s next opponents, Macclesfield Town, and how they’ve faired this season.
In Saturday’s early kick-off in the National League, Orient will travel to the Moss Rose Ground as they plan to delay Maccsfield’s inevitable title celebrations.
In the October fixture at Brisbane Road the adverse weather conditions - which resulted in delayed kick-off and the closing of the North Stand - were large talking points.
Despite enjoying their fair share of possession and chances, the O’s lost by a single goal as the league leaders extended their lead at the top of the table.
Orient are looking to climb back into the top half of the table and they will have to use their momentum to see off the Silkmen. Justin Edinburgh’s army have been red hot recently, regarding form. Scoring ten goals in three consecutive victories, the East Londoners are firing on all cylinders.
In comparison, even with their impressive season, John Askey’s side have picked up an inferior seven points from their last three games leading up to this match. However, having not lost at home since October it is clear why the Silkmen are favourites.
Although mathematically Tranmere can steal the only automatic promotion place, three points for Macclesfield would allow their players to practically taste the champagne. Can Leyton Orient dampen the spirits of the champions-elect when they meet in front of the TV cameras on Saturday?