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Leyton Orient are one of London's oldest professional football clubs, founded in 1881 and based at Brisbane Road in Leyton, East London. Known to supporters as the O's, the club competes in the EFL and has built a proud identity rooted in its Waltham Forest community. Orient's famous red shirts and wyvern crest are recognised throughout the lower divisions of English football.

Follow every development from Brisbane Road, including transfer news, injury updates, managerial changes, and progress in the FA Cup, EFL Cup and EFL Trophy. The club has entered an ambitious new era under fresh ownership, with plans for a new stadium in Waltham Forest, upgraded training facilities, and investment in the academy and women's team. Supporters continue to debate squad building, promotion ambitions and the challenges of competing in the EFL's third tier.

Beyond the pitch, Leyton Orient are deeply woven into East London life. The Leyton Orient Trust delivers community programmes across the borough, while matchdays at Brisbane Road remain a focal point for generations of local families. Fan groups such as the Leyton Orient Fans' Trust give supporters a strong voice in the club's direction.

Orient's history is rich and often poignant. As Clapton Orient, the squad enlisted together in the Footballers' Battalion during the First World War, with three players losing their lives at the Battle of the Somme, a sacrifice the club still honours. The O's enjoyed their only top-flight season in 1962-63, reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 1978, and bounced back from relegation to the National League in 2017 by winning promotion in 2019 under the late Justin Edinburgh, before lifting the League Two title in 2023.

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