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Leyton Orient Football Club is a professional association football club based in Leyton, Waltham Forest, Greater London, England. The team compete in EFL League One, the third level of the English football league system .
The Club officially changed its name on October 2 1946 to Leyton Orient FC, after 48 years as Clapton Orient. The ground name is changed to Brisbane Road and on November 9 the name Leyton Stadium is first used.
Yes; originally, Leyton Orient were formed by members of the Glyn Cricket Club in 1881 – making them the second-oldest football club in London after Fulham – and were given the same title at first.
- Matthew Chandler
Jun 1, 2024 · Leyton Orient FC, also known as the O’s, is a historic football club based in East London. With a rich history dating back to 1881, the club has experienced ups and downs, but has always remained a prominent figure in English football.
Feb 14, 2020 · The origins of “Leyton Orient Football Club” go right back to the 3rd March 1888, when the ‘Eagle Cricket Club’ (formerly known as the ‘Glyn Cricket Club’) held a meeting at no.36 Dunlace Road-then in Lower Clapton–London E5.
Leyton Orient is an English professional football club in East London. The club was originally formed by members of the Glyn Cricket Club in 1881, many of whom were former students of Homerton College.
Leyton Orient is the second oldest football club in London, behind Fulham, and was elected to The Football League for the 1905–06 season. The club has undergone a number of name changes during its history: from Orient to Clapton Orient in 1898; to Leyton Orient in 1946; a reversion to Orient in 1966, then a return to the Leyton Orient name in ...
