Leeds United v Clapton Orient Record


Clapton Orient FC (now Leyton Orient)
Founded: 1881
Ground: Various Historical Grounds

Clapton Orient, known today as Leyton Orient, was founded in 1881 and originally based in Clapton, East London. They moved to Leyton in 1937. The club played a significant role in both league history and wartime football, with many players enlisting in WWI.

Leeds United faced Clapton Orient in the interwar period and early Football League years. These fixtures were common as both clubs vied for promotion from the lower divisions in the 1920s and 1930s.

Head to Head GP W D L F A GD PPG* Win%
League 10 5 1 4 13 11 2 1.60 50.00%
TOTAL 10 5 1 4 13 11 2 - 50.00%

* Points per game based on 3 points for a win as introduced from the 1981–1982 season onwards
League
Venue
Date Score
Division Two A
Millfields Road
26/02/1921 0 : 1
L
Division Two H
Elland Road
05/03/1921 2 : 1
W
Division Two H
Elland Road
24/09/1921 2 : 0
W
Division Two A
Millfields Road
01/10/1921 2 : 4
L
Division Two A
Millfields Road
07/10/1922 0 : 3
L
Division Two H
Elland Road
14/10/1922 0 : 0
D
Division Two A
Millfields Road
06/10/1923 1 : 0
W
Division Two H
Elland Road
13/10/1923 1 : 0
W
Division Two A
Millfields Road
03/12/1927 1 : 2
L
Division Two H
Elland Road
14/04/1928 4 : 0
W
Also Played for Clapton Orient
Nat
Best, Jerry
Midfielder
England


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