League-position context
Leyton Orient rank11th
Southend rank23rd
Leyton Orient points61
Southend points45
Leyton Orient: #11 · 61 pts · GD -2
19 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Southend: #23 · 45 pts · GD -29
35 pts off the top 2. 26 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts from safety.
16-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.