Reading vs Leyton Orient

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Reading host Leyton Orient in the England League One (matchday 12) on Wednesday 21 October 2026, kick-off 20:00 WAT at Madejski Stadium in Reading.

Reading are 7th in the table with 15 points from 10 games (4-3-3), while Leyton Orient sit 9th on 14 points. Only 1 point separates them. At home Reading have won 3 of 5; Leyton Orient have won 2 of 4 on the road.

Reading have two wins, two draws and one defeat in their last 5 league games (W-D-D-W-L), averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded. Leyton Orient have two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 5 league games (L-W-L-D-W), averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded.

In their last 6 meetings Reading have won 1, Leyton Orient 4, with 1 draw and an average of 2.5 goals per game. The most recent, in January 2026, finished Leyton Orient 3-1 Reading.

No injuries or suspensions have been reported for either side so far.

Bookmakers make Reading the favourites: Reading 1.53, draw 4.10, Leyton Orient 5.50 (Bet365). Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.62 and under at 2.25. Both teams to score: yes 1.70, no 2.05.

Our model gives Reading a 10% chance of winning, Leyton Orient 45%, with 45% for a draw. Our prediction: Reading or draw (1X).

League One table

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Data: API-Football · updated 21 Oct 2026, 03:06. Please gamble responsibly (18+).