Barnet vs Leyton Orient prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, November 10, 2026
EFL Trophy England
On November 10, 2026, Barnet will face Leyton Orient in the third round of the English Football League Trophy. The home side will be looking to claim another victory in the tournament.
Barnet vs Leyton Orient: team news and expert analysis
The club from a London suburb finished eighth in England's League Two. They have improved since then and are now challenging for promotion to a higher level — even for outright top spot. However, they could only draw with Crewe. In the cup, they made up for it by thrashing Tranmere Rovers 3-0.
The team from Leyton, another London outlying district, were battling relegation in League One — and successfully avoided it, finishing 20th with 52 points, just above the danger zone. Their results are slightly better now, but half of their matches still end in defeat. They did, however, beat Cambridge convincingly, 3-0. They also secured a cup victory over Harborough Town.
The hosts began the tournament with a 5-1 demolition of Arsenal U21. They then drew with AFC Wimbledon and went on to win an extended penalty shootout 8-7. The visitors started with a shootout win after drawing with Wimbledon in the Trophy. They then lost 1-2 to Arsenal U21.
Previous meetings: Barnet vs Leyton Orient
Across the six most recent competitive meetings, both sides have recorded two wins — but they have not faced each other since 2019.
The hosts are in fairly good form overall. We are backing them to win with a "0" handicap (odds — 1.75).
Barnet vs Leyton Orient: key statistics and trends
- Barnet are unbeaten in four consecutive matches
- Barnet score an average of 2.15 goals and concede 1.38 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 100% of Barnet's matches, with an average total of 3.54 goals per game
- Leyton Orient have won both of their last two matches
- Leyton Orient score an average of 1.46 goals and concede 1.08 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 38% of Leyton Orient's matches, with an average total of 2.54 goals per game
Barnet vs Leyton Orient: possible starting line-ups
Barnet play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible line-up): Cox — Crichlow, Colling, Senior, Williams — Reeves, Ajayi, Gallagher, Lakin — Kanu, Tshimanga
Leyton Orient play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible line-up): Baxter — Stevens, Forrester, Gilchrist — Hayden, Gilbert, El Mizouni, Morris — Wellens, Kabia — Scarlett
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