Bournemouth v Leyton Orient 1954

Bournemouth v Leyton Orient 1954 Programme – Item Details

This original football programme comes from the Bournemouth v Leyton Orient match on Saturday 2 January 1954. The Third Division South fixture finished 1-2, a victory on the road for Leyton Orient. Every item we sell is an original, carefully checked and graded – see the condition notes above for the exact details of this copy.

Key Facts

• Final score: AFC Bournemouth 1-2 Leyton Orient
• Competition: Third Division South (1953/54)
• Date: Saturday 2 January 1954

A Little History

• This was league meeting number 36 between the sides – the previous 35 had produced 17 AFC Bournemouth wins, 9 for Leyton Orient and 9 draws.
• The first meeting of the season, at Leyton Orient in August 1953, had finished Leyton Orient 5-0 AFC Bournemouth.
• Leyton Orient's 1953/54 campaign ended in 11th place in the Third Division South (18 wins, 11 draws, 17 defeats).

See also: Bournemouth football programmes · Leyton Orient FC Clapton