Port Vale look for their first League One of the season as they welcome Leyton Orient to Staffordshire.
League One
Our Three Predictions For Port Vale vs Leyton Orient
- Prediction 1 – Josh Koroma To Score – 3/1
- Prediction 2 – Over 2.5 Goals Scored – 21/20
- Prediction 3 – Leyton Orient To Win – 2/1
First Prediction For Port Vale vs Leyton Orient – Josh Koroma To Score – 3/1
The Sierra Leone international has had a great start to his time in East London, picking up where Charlie Kelman left off as the clinical finisher at the head of Richie Wellens’ plans. With three goals in his opening seven games, Koroma has carried on his strong form from the end of the season while at Huddersfield Town, and sits on seven goals or assists in his last ten competitive matches. He ranks highly with the number of shots and shots on target he has taken compared with other forwards in League One, and sits in the top 15% when it comes to touches in the opposition box. He will be ready for this game after only playing 27 minutes in the EFL Trophy against Peterborough United, so he will likely play the full match at Vale Park.
Second Prediction For Port Vale vs Leyton Orient – Over 2.5 Goals Scored – 21/20
This game sees a combination of a side with just eight goals scored in all of Port Vale’s league games against Orient, who have doubled that figure in the same number of matches. In fact, the Valiants have seen the fewest goals in their matches so far this campaign and can point to their defence being largely solid even if the results haven’t gone their way. Orient have scored six times so far with half of them coming through Koroma, but have conceded the second most amount of goals this season, only bettered by last-placed Peterborough United. This match is a great time for Darren Moore’s side to begin racking up goals against a leaky defence, and Orient will know that their best chance of a result is going on the offensive and outscoring their hosts. This could be a high-scoring affair.
Third Prediction For Port Vale vs Leyton Orient – Leyton Orient To Win – 2/1
Port Vale are still in search of their first league win of the season but will hope their midweek win in the EFL Trophy will finally see results translate to their League One campaign. This is likely their best chance of claiming a good result with Orient’s defensive record, but the goals have to come or it will be another loss. Vale are yet to win at home this season and that will give Leyton Orient confidence heading into this game. Richie Wellens’ side have consistently scored goals and if they can hold off an attack which is seemingly missing the final product since the sale of Lorent Tolaj to Plymouth Argyle, the London side should be able to claim a victory at a time when they need to secure three points, considering their future fixtures.
Best Odds For Port Vale vs Leyton Orient
| Bookmaker | Port Vale | Draw | Leyton Orient |
| Betarno | 11/10 | 23/10 | 9/5 |
| Gentleman Jim | 11/10 | 5/2 | 2/1 |
| Myriadplay | 23/20 | 5/2 | 2/1 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head
Port Vale have not had a good start to the season following their promotion from League Two, and are still waiting for their first league win of the season. They sit in 23rd with two points to their name, picking up draws against Burton Albion and league leaders Cardiff City. However, the joys for Vale have come in the cup as they prepare for a massive third round tie against Premier League giants Arsenal, having beaten Birmingham City and Blackpool on the road to face the Gunners. Their most recent match came with their opening group match of the EFL Trophy, beating the Leeds United academy side 4-1 at home. Deadline Day brought two big signings to Vale Park with Birmingham’s George Hall and free agent Devante Cole signing on permanent deals, while Sam Hart and Rico Richards have headed to Falkirk and Walsall, respectively, on loan.
Leyton Orient have had a slow start to their campaign as they seek to reach the League One playoffs once more and head into this weekend in 16th position with seven points from their opening six matches. It has been a tough couple of weeks for the O’s in the third tier, with a heavy loss away to Mansfield Town before being beaten at Brisbane Road by Northampton Town. Orient also enjoyed midweek success in the EFL Trophy, with a 3-1 win over Peterborough United despite being down to ten men for most of the match. It was a quiet Deadline Day for the club, with just one move in the form of Dom Ballard arriving on a permanent deal from Southampton and becoming the 15th and final incoming signing of the window.
These two clubs have been regular opponents in recent years, but you have to go back to two seasons ago to the last fixture. That match ended in a goalless draw at Brisbane Road in League One, while it was an Orient away win the last time they played at Vale Park, thanks to Idris El Mizouni. Since 2013, Vale have won three, drawn four and lost five against the East London club in all competitions, and have won just once when it comes to third tier fixtures.
Ross Joyce will oversee this match, making it his fifth appointment of the season and fourth in League One. His last game was in the third tier last weekend with Wigan Athletic‘s draw with Stockport County. In all of his matches, he has given out 10 yellow cards and one penalty kick on the opening day of the season in Doncaster Rovers‘ win over Exeter City.
Confrontation
31/01/2026
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Leyton Orient
Port Vale
0
1
06/09/2025
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Port Vale
Leyton Orient
2
3
12/03/2024
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Leyton Orient
Port Vale
0
0
06/02/2024
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Port Vale
Leyton Orient
0
1
Last Results - Port Vale 
07/02/2026
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Port Vale
Burton
2
2
D
03/02/2026
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Port Vale
AFC Wimbledon
0
1
L
31/01/2026
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Leyton Orient
Port Vale
0
1
W
24/01/2026
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Port Vale
Exeter
1
3
L
17/01/2026
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Mansfield
Port Vale
3
0
L
Last Results - Leyton Orient
07/02/2026
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Stockport County
Leyton Orient
0
0
D
31/01/2026
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Leyton Orient
Port Vale
0
1
L
27/01/2026
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Doncaster
Leyton Orient
3
0
L
24/01/2026
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Bolton
Leyton Orient
2
1
L
17/01/2026
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Leyton Orient
Reading
3
1
W
Where To Watch Port Vale vs Leyton Orient
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in person?
- Location: Vale Park, Burslem, Staffordshire, ST6 1AW
- Date: September 6th, 2025
This game is available to watch in the UK, on Sky Sports+, with kick-off at 3 pm.
Probable Lineups For Port Vale vs Leyton Orient
What sort of lineup can we expect from this important League One clash?
Predicted Port Vale Lineup
- Lineup: Marosi; Heneghan, Humphreys, C. Hall; Clark, G. Hall, Walters, Byers, Headley; Curtis, Cole
- Injured/Suspended: Gauci (International Duty), Garrity, Stockley
- Manager: Darren Moore
Predicted Leyton Orient Lineup
- Lineup: Cahill; James, Beckles, Happe, Adamarola; Bakinson, Clare; Koroma, Mitchell, O’Neill; Connolly
- Injured/Suspended: Simkin (International Duty)
- Manager: Richie Wellens
