Leeds United v Clapton Orient Record
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Clapton Orient FC (now Leyton Orient)
Founded: 1881Ground: 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 |
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| Division Two | H | Elland Road |
05/03/1921 | 2 : 1 | W |
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| Division Two | H | Elland Road |
24/09/1921 | 2 : 0 | W |
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| Division Two | A | Millfields Road |
01/10/1921 | 2 : 4 | L |
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| Division Two | A | Millfields Road |
07/10/1922 | 0 : 3 | L |
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| Division Two | H | Elland Road |
14/10/1922 | 0 : 0 | D |
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| Division Two | A | Millfields Road |
06/10/1923 | 1 : 0 | W |
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| Division Two | H | Elland Road |
13/10/1923 | 1 : 0 | W |
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| Division Two | A | Millfields Road |
03/12/1927 | 1 : 2 | L |
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| Division Two | H | Elland Road |
14/04/1928 | 4 : 0 | W |
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| Also Played for Clapton Orient | Nat |
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