Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens has turned his focus to the Wigan Athletic fixture as the O's prepare for their third League One game of the season. Speaking after the recent 2-1 win over Exeter City, Wellens acknowledged the challenge posed by the Latics but stressed the importance of maintaining momentum.
Wellens described Wigan as a well-organised side with experience in winning tight matches, noting their strong start to the campaign. He emphasized that his team must match their intensity and discipline to secure a positive result at the DW Stadium.
The Orient boss confirmed that several players are pushing for starting spots, with training performances influencing his decisions. He highlighted the depth in midfield and attack as key assets ahead of the Wigan encounter.
With Leyton Orient claiming a goal difference of +1 after scoring three and conceding two in their opening fixtures, Wellens believes the team is evolving into a harder-to-beat unit. He pointed to the defensive resilience shown against Exeter as a foundation to build on.
Looking ahead, Wellens stressed the need to take each game individually, starting with Wigan, before turning attention to the home clash against Barnsley on 29 August. He urged supporters to continue backing the squad as they aim to close the three-point gap to league leaders Bradford.
The Leyton Orient squad continues to train rigorously at the Brisbane Road facility, with availability updates expected ahead of the Wigan trip. Fans can stay informed via the squad and fixtures pages for the latest team news and match schedules.
