Wigan Athletic's Gary Caldwell Reacts to Defeat to Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient's Gary Caldwell expressed his disappointment with the team's 2-0 loss to Wigan Athletic in their first home league match of the season. Despite the defeat, Caldwell was pleased with the team's performance, citing several positives, including the debut of 17-year-old Reggie Walsh.
What Happened?
The match saw Wigan Athletic take the lead in the 15th minute, with Tony Springett scoring from a corner kick. The visitors doubled their lead 13 minutes into the second period, with Yusuf Akhamrich scoring from a mistake by Jon Mellish. The defeat leaves Leyton Orient as the only side in the third tier still without a point after two games.
Why it Matters for Leyton Orient
The loss is a setback for Leyton Orient, who are now 51 points behind leaders Lincoln in the title race. However, Caldwell remains confident in the team's abilities, citing the positives from the performance and the progress being made.
What Comes Next?
Leyton Orient will look to bounce back from the defeat in their next fixture, which is against Leicester at home on December 29. The team will need to build on the positives from the performance and address the weaknesses that led to the defeat.
Leyton Orient's current league standing is 20th in League One, with 52 points from 46 games last season. The team has scored 59 goals and conceded 71 so far this season, with a recent form of 0W-2D-3L (LDDLL).
