The 2025/26 League One season has kicked off at the John Smith’s Stadium, with Huddersfield Town hosting Leyton Orient. This match was a significant one for both clubs, marking Huddersfield’s first competitive game under new manager Lee Grant and Leyton Orient’s attempt to build on a strong campaign last season. The game was highly competitive, with both teams eager to start their season with a positive result.
In a thrilling encounter, it was Leyton Orient who secured an important away victory. Despite Huddersfield’s efforts, the visitors’ attacking prowess proved to be the difference-maker. The result is a major statement from Leyton Orient, who will be hoping to push for promotion once again this season, while Huddersfield will need to regroup and focus on their next fixture.
What Time Does Huddersfield Town vs. Leyton Orient Kick-Off?
- Location: Huddersfield, England
- Stadium: John Smith’s Stadium
- Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 10:00 AM ET / 3:00 PM BST
- Indian Time (IST): 7:30 PM IST (Saturday, August 2, 2025)
- Referee: N/A
Huddersfield Town vs. Leyton Orient Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
The last five competitive meetings between Huddersfield Town and Leyton Orient have been a mix of results.
- Huddersfield Town: 2 wins
- Leyton Orient: 2 wins
- Draws: 1
- Last Meeting: May 3, 2025: Huddersfield Town 1–4 Leyton Orient (League One)
Current Form (All Competitions)
As this is the first competitive match of the 2025-2026 season for both teams, there is no recent form data available from competitive matches. The teams’ pre-season results are as follows:
Huddersfield Town
- July 26, 2025: Huddersfield Town 0–2 Burnley (Club Friendly)
- July 19, 2025: Greuther Fürth 1–2 Huddersfield Town (Club Friendly)
- July 16, 2025: Young Boys 1–1 Huddersfield Town (Club Friendly)
- July 8, 2025: Huddersfield Town 1–0 Barrow (Club Friendly)
- July 5, 2025: Emley 3–1 Huddersfield Town (Club Friendly)
Leyton Orient
- July 29, 2025: Waltham Abbey 1–3 Leyton Orient (Club Friendly)
- July 26, 2025: Watford 1–1 Leyton Orient (Club Friendly)
- July 22, 2025: Leyton Orient 3–1 Tottenham U21 (Club Friendly)
- July 19, 2025: Barnet 2–0 Leyton Orient (Club Friendly)
- July 19, 2025: Ebbsfleet United 1–4 Leyton Orient (Club Friendly)
How to Watch Huddersfield Town vs. Leyton Orient on TV, Live Stream
| Country | TV/Live Stream |
|---|---|
| United States | N/A |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports +, Sky Sports App, Red Button |
| Canada | N/A |
| Germany | N/A |
| India | N/A |
In the United Kingdom, fans can watch this match on Sky Sports + via their Sky Sports App or the Red Button.
FINAL Match Report
Final Score: Huddersfield Town 1 – 4 Leyton Orient
- Goal: Joe Taylor (Leyton Orient) scored in the 22nd minute.
- Goal: Aaron Connolly (Leyton Orient) scored in the 48th minute.
- Goal: Lynden Gooch (Huddersfield Town) scored in the 65th minute.
- Goal: Dan Agyei (Leyton Orient) scored in the 71st minute.
- Goal: Dan Agyei (Leyton Orient) scored again in the 88th minute, putting the result beyond doubt.
- Key Moments: Leyton Orient’s new signings, Joe Taylor and Aaron Connolly, were instrumental in the victory. Huddersfield Town showed some fight in the second half but were ultimately unable to contain Orient’s attacking power.
- Man of the Match: Dan Agyei for his brace and a fantastic performance.
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