Orlando City B (10-8-12, 42 points) rejoined the USL playoff picture with its 1-0 road win over the Richmond Kickers this past Sunday. Hadji Barry’s 80th minute game-winner was enough to earn three points in a difficult road fixture against Richmond - a team that had beaten OCB, 2-0, just three weeks ago.
The win came when OCB desperately needed three points to get back into playoff position. Now, with two matches remaining, both at home, OCB is in control of its own destiny for a chance to compete in the USL playoffs for the second consecutive season.
Orlando City B vs. New York Red Bulls II
Saturday, Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m. ET
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The defending USL Cup Champion New York Red Bulls II (12-12-5, 41 points) visit Orlando City Stadium next Saturday. OCB has a slight edge on points, however NYRB II owns a game-in-hand over Orlando. NYRB II will have played mid-week - at Tampa Bay - before facing an in-form OCB team that should be well rested heading into this pivotal match.
Orlando City B vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies (I-4 Derby)
Thursday, Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m. ET
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The regular season comes to a close on Oct. 12 when OCB hosts its in-state rival, the Tampa Rowdies (12-7-10, 46 points). Danny Deakin’s late equalizer from the penalty spot earned OCB a 1-1 draw the last time these sides met. Things tend to heat up in the I-4 derby - expect nothing less this time around as the matchup will likely carry significant postseason implications.
