Leyton Orient beat Wigan 2-0 on 22 August 2026 at the Brick Community Stadium. Tony Springett opened the scoring in the 15th minute and Yusuf Akhamrich sealed the win with a 10-yard strike in the 58th minute.
Early Threats
The match began with a tense opening exchange. An Orient counter-attack was almost successful when Jaze Kabia delivered a poor final ball into the unmarked area, allowing Wigan to maintain possession. Leyton Orient’s first goal came after Wigan failed to clear their lines, giving Springett a close-range finish.
Key Moments
Wigan pushed for a leveller when Dara Costelloe chased a loose ball, forcing an error from the last defender. He lobbed the ball over Nathan Baxter, only for it to hit the roof of the net. On his debut for Wigan, Chelsea loanee Reggie Walsh appeared to score with a 15-yard volley, but an offside flag denied the goal. Later, Costelloe fired wide from the edge of the box.
Late Drama
The second half saw a critical error from Jon Mellish, which was punished by Akhamrich’s 10-yard strike. Wigan attempted a comeback, bringing on five substitutes in the final half-hour. Chris Sze almost scored with his first touch, but Orient’s replacement goalkeeper Noah Phillips denied him. The match ended with Leyton Orient maintaining a clean sheet and a 2-0 win.
