Leyton Orient have completed a double transfer swoop, signing goalkeeper Oliver Dovin on loan and striker Dane Scarlett permanently. The moves, confirmed by Yahoo Sports, strengthen Frank Lampard's squad as they prepare for their next League One fixture away to Luton on September 5th.
Dovin, a 24-year-old Swedish keeper, joins from Coventry City for the season. He arrives seeking regular football after finding himself third in the pecking order at the Sky Blues behind Carl Rushworth and Ben Wilson. Dovin was originally signed by then Coventry boss Mark Robins from Swedish side Hammarby in August 2024. His debut season in England was cut short by a knee injury in March 2025, limiting him to 30 first-team appearances for the club.
Who is new striker Dane Scarlett?
Alongside Dovin, Leyton Orient have secured the signature of 22-year-old forward Dane Scarlett from Tottenham Hotspur for an undisclosed fee. Scarlett has committed his future to the O's by signing a long-term contract at the club. His arrival provides a fresh attacking option for a team that has scored nine goals in their opening four league matches this season. You can view the updated squad list on our squad page.
How do the signings fit the current squad?
The double deal addresses key areas for Lampard's side, who currently sit sixth in the League One table with six points from four games. Their recent form reads WLWL, and they boast a positive goal difference of four, having scored nine and conceded five. The new additions follow a convincing 5-0 away victory against newly-promoted Bromley on Tuesday, a result that lifted them to within four points of leaders Huddersfield Town.
Dovin will compete for the number one jersey, bringing experience from the Swedish top flight and the Championship. Scarlett adds youth and potential to the forward line, with his permanent status offering stability for future campaigns. These signings show the club's intent to build on a solid start to the season.
What is the team's current league position?
Leyton Orient's business comes at a time when the team is performing well. Their sixth-place standing is built on two wins and two losses from their first four outings. The 5-0 demolition of Bromley demonstrated their attacking capability, and the new signings aim to maintain that momentum. Fans can track the evolving league picture on our standings section.
The immediate challenge is a trip to face Luton, who are 14th in the table. That match on September 5th will be a quick test for the new recruits. The club will hope these additions help close the four-point gap to the top. For a full breakdown of the season's matches, visit our fixtures hub.
Oliver Dovin's loan deal runs until the end of the 2026-27 campaign, while Dane Scarlett's long-term contract secures his services for the foreseeable future.
