Caldwell Explains Reshuffle Against Orient

Leyton Orient's Gary Caldwell has explained the thinking behind Wigan Athletic's tweaking of tactics and personnel for Saturday's home defeat to Leyton Orient. The reshuffle saw Jensen Weir move from the engine room to the right-hand side, with Connor Barrett dropping to the bench despite providing two assists in the midweek Vertu Trophy win over Aston Villa Under-21s.

What Happened?

The reshuffle was referenced by Orient boss Richie Wellens after the game, with the visitors having to twice change their own shape to counter it. "When you're playing against Gary Caldwell's teams, they cause you problems,” said Wellens. "The right-wing-back was rolling in, and the right centre mid was rolling up, and the right 10 was rolling out...and it caused us a lot of problems. "We didn't deal with that well enough or communicate well enough, so we had to make a change during the first half and then again at half-time. "I thought that stirred us up, and I can't remember them really having another chance in the game, because we kept winning the ball back."

Why It Matters for Leyton Orient

The switch was a key factor in Wigan Athletic's 2-2 draw with Leyton Orient on Saturday. The visitors had to twice change their own shape to counter the reshuffle, which saw Jensen Weir move from the engine room to the right-hand side. Connor Barrett dropped to the bench despite providing two assists in the midweek Vertu Trophy win over Aston Villa Under-21s.

What Comes Next?

Leyton Orient will look to build on their recent form, which has seen them win 0 games, draw 2, and lose 3 in their last 5 matches. They currently sit 20th in League One, 51 points behind leaders Lincoln, with 59 goals scored and 71 conceded (-12 goal difference). Ahead of a run of games, you can check on our fixtures page for the latest schedule.

Leyton Orient's recent form (last 5): 0W-2D-3L (DDLLL, most recent first). The team's last result was a 2-2 draw with Burton Albion on May 2, 2026. The reshuffle was a key factor in Wigan Athletic's draw, and it will be interesting to see how Leyton Orient respond in their next match.

Conclusion

Leyton Orient's Gary Caldwell has explained the thinking behind Wigan Athletic's reshuffle against Leyton Orient and provided a future selection hint. The reshuffle saw Jensen Weir move from the engine room to the right-hand side, with Connor Barrett dropping to the bench despite providing two assists in the midweek Vertu Trophy win over Aston Villa Under-21s. Leyton Orient will look to build on their recent form, which has seen them win 0 games, draw 2, and lose 3 in their last 5 matches. The team's last result was a 2-2 draw with Burton Albion on May 2, 2026. The reshuffle was a key factor in Wigan Athletic's draw, and it will be interesting to see how Leyton Orient respond in their next match.