Verdict: Both teams to score – No
Best Odds: 19/20
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Two camps who are desperate to widen their respective buffers over the drop zone on Thursday night Wigan will welcome Leyton Orient.
Wigan Athletic
Starting with the hosts, completely blown away against Reading over the weekend as they slumped to a 3-0 drumming in Berkshire, Wigan will know the importance of claiming an immediate response here. Coming under a huge amount of scrutiny this season and facing a real battle to avoid an infamous League One relegation, Gary Caldwell’s men open Thursday’s showdown holding just a two-point advantage over slipping into the drop zone. Including another 3-0 defeat at the hands of Plymouth on March 10th, Wigan have drastically failed to find any kind of stability this season. Failing to register consecutive League One victories so far this campaign, the midweek hosts should take some solace from their recent success in Lancashire. In fact, Caldwell’s side have won four of their last five showdowns at the Brick Community Stadium.
Wigan Athletic Team News
All still dealing with respective injury issues, Wigan will once again be unable to call upon the quartet of Jack Hunt, Ryan Trevitt, Jack Rogers and Liverpool loanee Isaac Mabaya on Thursday night.
However, recently returning to Caldwell’s squad, James Carragher could be handed a first League One start since the end of January. Notching nine goals in his 14 third-tier appearances so far this season, leading marksman Joe Taylor will spearhead Wigan’s charge.
Leyton Orient
As for the visitors, while Leyton Orient might have found themselves at the heart of a public nightmare on either side of opening the New Year, Richie Wellens’ side have certainly turned a recent corner. Last seen snatching a 0-0 stalemate away at Exeter over the weekend, the former Doncaster boss has seen his resurgent squad register 13 points from their previous five League One appearances. Travelling to Lancashire on Thursday night holding a six-point buffer over the drop zone, Orient are enjoying what has become their most fruitful spell of the 2025/26 campaign. Likewise, Wellens’ men have recorded consecutive clean sheets across all competitions for the first time since the start of November. Securing a 2-0 win when they welcomed Wigan to Brisbane Road for their reverse showdown on August 9th, Orient will be dreaming of a repeat display here.
Leyton Orient Team News
Lasting just 18 minutes against Exeter last weekend after limping off with a reported muscle injury, former Wigan defender Sean Clare is expected to miss out here. Both Rarmani Edmonds-Green and ex-Birmingham striker Jordan Graham are dealing with respective knee injuries.
Completing a loan switch from Premier League outfit Bournemouth during the January transfer window, William Dennis will start between the sticks on Thursday night.
Wigan Athletic vs Leyton Orient Key Factors to Consider
- When Wigan and Leyton Orient met for their reverse League One meeting on August 9th, Thursday’s guests secured a 2-0 victory at Brisbane Road.
- Orient have registered 13 points from their previous five League One appearances.
- Thursday’s guests have registerted consecutive clean sheets across all competitions for the first time since the start of November.
- Wigan have won four of their previous five showdowns at the Brick Community Stadium.
- Each of the last five meetings between Wigan and Leyton Orient have finished with under 2.5 goals.
Conclusion
In what appears to be a real relegation six-pointer at the foot of the League One table, we could be set for a nervy showdown in Lancashire. While Wigan might have won four of their previous five matchups at the Brick Community Stadium, they will meet a Leyton Orient squad who are enjoying a remarkable resurge. Watching the O’s land a 2-0 win when they welcomed Thursday’s hosts to Brisbane Road for their reverse meeting on August 9th, chances could come at a premium in midweek. It should also be noted, each of the last five straight meetings between Wigan and Leyton Orient have finished with under 2.5 goals.
Verdict: Both teams to score – No
Best Odds: 19/20
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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