Just weeks after Leyton Orient had finished 89th in the Football League, on the 1st May 1996 they beat the Welsh national team 2-1 in a World Cup warm-up match at Brisbane Road.
| Nickname of club | The O's |
|---|---|
| League | League One |
| Date established | 1881 |
| Location | London |
| Stadium | Gaughan Group Stadium |
| Address | Brisbane Road, London, E10 5NF |
| Year stadium built | 1937 |
| Stadium capacity | 9,271 |
| Club manager | Richie Wellens |
| Mascot | Theo the Wyvern (a mythical creatue with a dragon's head) |
| Young supporters club | Theo’s Junior O’s |
| Club website | http://www.leytonorient.com |
| Club community organisation information | http://www.leytonorienttrust.org.uk |