Vertu Trophy Preview: Leyton Orient Clash (Away)

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Vertu Trophy Preview: Leyton Orient Clash (Away)

The upcoming tournament sees Leyton Orient face Plymouth Argyle in the Vertu Trophy Round of 32. The match is scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, at 7 PM, taking place at the BetWright Stadium.

Competition Background

Plymouth Argyle finished second in their qualifying group. They achieved victories against Cheltenham Town (2-0) and Tottenham Hotspur Under-21s (6-2). However, they suffered a narrow defeat to Bristol Rovers (0-1).

This second-place finish means Argyle will play an away match against Leyton Orient, the winners of Group F. Leyton Orient dominated their group, winning all three matches against Peterborough United, Crawley Town, and Aston Villa Under-21s.

Opposition Overview

Leyton Orient currently sits 12th in League One. Their record boasts seven wins, three draws, and eight losses from 18 games. Recently, they have shown strong form, winning four of their last seven matches.

Last three matches: Two 4-0 victories, the latest against Burton Albion.
Previous cup performances: Eliminated in the first round of the Carabao Cup by Wycombe Wanderers.
In the Emirates FA Cup, they won 1-0 at Tamworth and advanced to face Salford City in Round Two.

Manager Profile

Richie Wellens, the manager of Leyton Orient, had a notable playing career as a midfielder. A product of the Manchester United academy, he played across the EFL. After retiring, he transitioned into coaching.

Wellens first took on a managerial role at Oldham Athletic. Following his time there, he successfully managed teams such as Swindon Town, leading them to a League Two title. He took charge of Leyton Orient in March 2022, guiding them to promotion to the third tier after winning League Two in his first full season.

Previous Encounter

The two teams last met at Home Park during the Sky Bet League One season, where Leyton Orient triumphed 1-0 thanks to a goal from Josh Koroma. Historically, they’ve clashed four times in the Carabao Cup, but this will be their first encounter in the Vertu Trophy.

Match Day Details

Plymouth Argyle will don their black away kit for this fixture. Coverage for the match will be available on Argyle TV, with a pre-match show starting at 6:40 PM, hosted by Charlie Price. Commentary will be provided by Rob McNichol and former player Garry Nelson.