HOW often has this clash taken place amid a promotion race?
Two of the more unlikely contenders in League One for a play-off place meet at St James’ Park tomorrow.
Hosts Exeter have faint hopes of nabbing the final spot, under boss Paul Tisdale.
Meanwhile, Orient will be looking for three points after just one win in seven games.
The O’s were rocked this week by news that Jimmy Smith is likely to miss the rest of the season with injury.
Influential midfielder Liam Sercombe could return for the Grecians after a knee injury.
Victory is vital for Orient’s campaign, skipper Stephen Dawson told Guardian Series Sport this week.
A convincing 3-0 win for the O’s kick-started the league season when this pair last met, in August.
The same is needed again to stay in the hunt as the campaign nears its conclusion.
A 2-0 win for the visitors from east London is the sports desk prediction.
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