Nathan Baxter is confident Leyton Orient can force their way into the League One promotion conversation. The goalkeeper's belief comes after a resilient 0-0 draw away to second-placed Bradford last weekend, a result that lifted the O's to 13th in the table with 11 points from nine games, a record of three wins, two draws and four losses.
Baxter, speaking to reporters, emphasised the squad's growing strength. "We're only going to get better," he said.
Draw shows resilience
The point at Valley Parade demonstrated the defensive solidity Richie Wellens's side can produce. It halted a run of two consecutive defeats and provided a platform ahead of a key home fixture against Blackpool this Saturday. Leyton Orient's recent form has been mixed, with one win, one draw and three losses in their last five league outings, leaving them eight points adrift of leaders Plymouth. The team has scored 13 goals and conceded 11, giving them a positive goal difference, while striker J. Kabia leads the scoring charts with four goals in six appearances.
Improvement the target
Baxter's comments reflect a determination within the camp to climb the standings. The immediate focus is on securing three points against 18th-placed Blackpool at the Gaughan Group Stadium. The last meeting between the sides at home ended in a 1-1 draw. The club's next fixture is a home match against Blackpool on Saturday, October 17th, with kick-off at 3pm. The O's will be aiming to turn Baxter's optimism into tangible results starting this weekend, seeking consistency after recent results including a 0-2 home defeat to Plymouth and a 1-0 victory over Stevenage.
