John Askey continues to search for that elusive first win in charge having been appointed as manager a month ago – with four draws from his first four games at the helm.
Although those draws can be seen as dropped points from Hartlepool, Askey continues to be encouraged by the performance of his side as each week goes by.
Pools arrive on the back of a spirited display at Bradford City where they twice took the lead only to be pegged back on each occasion.
It was the third game in a row Askey’s side have let a lead slip as they now find themselves back in the bottom two.
But Askey may be tempted to stick with the same team as at Valley Parade as we predict our starting XI to face Leyton Orient.

9. Dan Kemp
Kemp scored his sixth goal for the club against Bradford City and is likely to play a key role against his former side. (Photo: Mike Morese | MI News) Photo: Mike Morese

10. Connor Jennings
Jennings is set to continue in the Hartlepool attack. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher

11. Josh Umerah
Umerah scored his 14th goal of the season last time out at the Suit Direct Stadium. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher

