Early kick-off for Peterborough United's match at Leyton Orient as hosts move midweek match forward

Posh will travel to the BetWright Stadium to face Orient on Tuesday December 1 for a match that will now kick-off at 7pm.

Orient have said that the match has been brought forward after making a request of the EFL based off fan feedback.

The club surveyed season ticket holders and has said that double the number of respondents said they would be able to attend a 7pm kick-off, compared to a 7.45pm.

Leyton Orient CEO Mark Devlin said: “We’re pleased that we have been able to come to this agreement and I’d like to thank the EFL and Peterborough United for accommodating the request, and our supporters for continuing to provide us with feedback.

“We have a significant reduction in the number of Season Card Holders that attend midweek home matches, compared with Saturdays, and hopefully kicking off 45 minutes earlier will help to make it easier for more Orient and Peterborough supporters to attend, especially during the winter months. I also hope that it will enable more young supporters to come and get behind the team.

“On the night, we will run offers in our catering areas to help make it easier for those coming straight across from work.”