ORIENT'S Joma South West Challenge Cup campaign continues on Saturday when they face Barclays Premier League outfit Blackpool in the competition's semi-finals..
ESSENTIAL INFO: Blackpool v Leyton Orient (at Barnstaple Town FC), Joma 2010 South West Challenge Cup Semi-Final, Saturday July 24 2010, kick-off 3pm
BACKGROUND: Orient take on higher ranked opposition for the first time this pre-season when they face Blackpool in the Joma South West Challenge Cup semi-finals.
The Tangerines, who were playing Orient in League 1 as recently as the 2006/07 season, won promotion to the Barclays Premier League in an incredible play-off final victory over Cardiff City last term.
They become the 44th different team to compete in the Premier League since its formation in 1992.
Managed by Ian Holloway, they include former O's man Gary Taylor-Fletcher in their squad.
TOURNAMENT FORM: Both teams come into this game boasting 100% records in the Joma Cup.
Orient beat Eastleigh 2-1 and Truro City 4-0 in the group stages to book their place in the last four, while Blackpool saw off Accrington Stanley 2-1 before defeating Kilmarnock 5-4 on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
Saturday's game would go straight to penalties if it is drawn after 90 minutes - there is no extra-time in this competition.
TICKET PRICES: Tickets purchased at the gate are priced at £7, including admission for an under-16.
HOW TO GET THERE: From the M5 South, exit at junction 27, take the A361 to Barnstaple. In the town take the A361 for Ilfracombe, then the first left over bridge is Mill Road.
The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, which is served by trains from Exeter.
MATCH COVERAGE: leytonorient.com will be on hand at Barnstaple on Saturday afternoon to bring you reports, reaction, pictures and highlights.
