Leyton Orient F.C.

association football club in London, England

Leyton Orient F.C. are an English football club. They started in 1881 and are based in Leyton, London. Their nickname is "The O's" and they play their home games at a stadium called Brisbane Road.

Leyton Orient F.C.
Full nameLeyton Orient Football Club
Founded1881
GroundBrisbane Road, Leyton
Capacity9,271
ChairmanBarry Hearn
ManagerGeraint Williams
LeagueLeague One
2008/09League One, 14th

Name change

  • 1881-1946 Clapton Orient F.C.
  • 1946-1966 Leyton Orient F.C.
  • 1966-1987 Orient F.C.
  • 1987-present Leyton Orient F.C.

League position change

Season League Position
2000/01 Third Division 5th
2001/02 Third Division 18th
2002/03 Third Division 18th
2003/04 Third Division 19th
2004/05 League Two 11th
2005/06 League Two 3rd
2006/07 League One 20th
2007/08 League One 14th
2008/09 League One 14th

Former position change