Leyton Orient will face a sold-out away section when they host Sheffield Wednesday in their League One opener on August 15. The Owls' fans snapped up their full allocation of 1,250 tickets within 24 hours of going on sale, highlighting strong demand for the trip to Brisbane Road.
Why are Sheffield Wednesday fans so keen on this fixture?
Sheffield Wednesday are second favourites for the League One title this season, behind only Leicester City. Their visit to Orient marks their first trip to Brisbane Road since a 1-0 win in March 2012. The Owls dropped down from the Championship last season, and fans are eager to see their team start the new campaign with a win.
What does this mean for Leyton Orient?
Orient finished 17th in League One last season, just above the relegation zone with 51 points from 43 games. Their recent form was inconsistent, with a record of DLLDD. They will be looking to improve this season, but keeping hold of star striker Dom Bollard, who scored 23 goals last term, will be crucial.
What’s next for both teams?
Leyton Orient’s next fixture is at home against Doncaster on February 27, 2027. Sheffield Wednesday, meanwhile, will be looking to build on their strong ticket sales and aim for a positive start to the season.
