Pre-match preview
All eyes turn to Brisbane Road on November 7, 2026, as Leyton Orient hosts Harborough Town in the 1/128-finals of the FA Cup. Both sides are eager to secure a place in the next round of this prestigious competition. Leyton Orient enters the fixture looking to improve their recent form, having recorded zero wins in their last two matches (one draw and one loss). They have scored one goal and conceded three, following a 0-0 draw against Walsall and a 1-3 defeat to Bradford. Conversely, Harborough Town arrives in excellent form, boasting three consecutive victories. They have scored seven goals and conceded three during this run, with wins over Spennymoor Town (3-1), St Albans City (3-2), and Rushall Olympic (1-0). There are no previous head-to-head meetings between these two clubs in our records, adding an element of unpredictability to the tie. It promises to be a compelling encounter as Leyton Orient looks to leverage home advantage to turn their fortunes around, while Harborough Town will be determined to maintain their winning streak and prove their quality against higher-level opposition.