O what a contrast

LEYTON Orient’s players could be forgiven for cheering when they heard they were to play away from home in the first round of the FA Cup.

There have been little home comfort at Brisbane Road this year for last season’s losing play-off finalists - financially one of the biggest hitters in the league.

In spite of an influx of proven performers, Orient have struggled to recapture the form that made them such dangerous opponents last time around.

The O’s are still chasing their first home success of the season.

“We are nervous because we haven’t won here, so we are doing something wrong,” said left full-back Elliot Omozusi. “But we have travelled well this season and hopefully that will continue.”

Away from home, 20th-placed Orient are a different proposition. Impressive wins have arrived at Aston Villa in the Capital One Cup and Peterborough in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy.

Orient remain the only side to have beaten Athletic at SportsDirect.com Park this season.