Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient Football Club is a professional football club based in Leyton, London, England. The club was founded in 1881 by members of the Glyn Cricket Club and was originally known as Eagle Cricket Club. In 1888, the club changed its name to Orient Football Club and finally settled on Leyton Orient in 1946.

The club's home ground is Brisbane Road, also known as The Breyer Group Stadium for sponsorship reasons. The stadium has a capacity of 9,271 and has been the home of Leyton Orient since 1937. The club's traditional colors are red and white, which are reflected in their home kit.

Leyton Orient have a rich history, with their most successful period being in the 1960s and 1970s. During this time, the club reached the FA Cup semi-finals twice and won the Football League Third Division in 1962-63 and 1970-71. The club also had a memorable run in the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1962-63, where they reached the quarter-finals.

The club's most notable player is Jimmy Greaves, who played for Leyton Orient from 1957 to 1961. Greaves went on to become one of England's most prolific strikers, scoring 44 goals in 57 appearances for his country. Another famous player to have played for the club is David Beckham, who spent a brief period on loan at Leyton Orient in 1989, before rising to fame with Manchester United and the England national team.

Leyton Orient has had its fair share of ups and downs, with the club experiencing financial difficulties in the 1990s. In 2017, the club was purchased by Nigel Travis, the Chairman and CEO of Dunkin' Brands Group. Since then, the club has been on the rise, with promotion to League Two in 2018-19 and an impressive run to the EFL Trophy final in 2020.

Today, Leyton Orient continues to compete in League Two and holds a strong fan base in East London. With a rich history and a promising future, the club remains an important part of the London football scene.

Visit the official website of Leyton Orient for more information and updates on the club's progress.