Leyton Orient return to home comforts this week as they take on Crawley Town tomorrow at the Matchroom Stadium.
Orient will hope to get back to winning ways in E10 following a defeat and a draw in their last two fixtures in east London.
Crawley will be hoping to continue the form which saw them come back against Preston last week to salvage a 2-2 draw. VitalOrient previews ahead of the clash.
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Leyton Orient Team News:
Kevin Lisbie could return to the starting line-up following his substitute appearance against Bradford City last week.
David Mooney sees out the second of his three match suspension whilst Josh Wright has returned to parent club Millwall.
Player to watch: Shaun Batt
Batt will be hoping to put his mini goal drought behind him at the weekend as he looks to score from a starting appearance.
The 26 year-old has been Orient`s super sub this season, netting several times after coming off from the substitutes bench.
Now he will be looking to prove he merits a consistent starting position in the team by scoring over the Christmas period.
Crawley Town Team News:
Skipper Josh Simpson will be absent after suffering a tear in his hamstring prior to the Red Devils initial FA Cup tie against Bristol Rovers.
Former O Gary Alexander is hoping for a start against his old club after grabbing the late equaliser against Preston last week.
Player to watch: Kyle McFadzean
The strong defender will be hoping to stop high flying Orient in their tracks tomorrow. Since arriving at Crawley in 2010, McFadzean has helped his team rush through to the third tier of English football.
Touted for a move in to a higher division the Sheffield born stalwart will hope to add another impressive display to his glowing reputation.
Match Facts & Stats
The sides have only met twice in proper competitions, with Crawley winning both of last season`s League 1 fixtures 1-0.
Billy Clarke netted the winner for the reds at Brisbane Road in Feburary, three days after Orient were knocked out of the Johnstone`s Paint Trophy by Southend United.
Ref Watch:
The referee for tomorrow’s game is Trevor Kettle.
Next Fixtures
Leyton Orient: Gillingham (A) Dec 26; Wolves (A) Dec 29; Bristol City (H) Jan 1
Crawley: MK Dons (H) Dec 26; Notts County (H) Dec 29; Swindon (A) Jan 1
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