The England League One delivers another must-see match on 22.08.2026 as Wigan faces Leyton Orient. The stakes are high, and the teams are evenly matched. We've analyzed their recent forms, head-to-head stats in the England League One, and potential impact players. Get all the insights you need for Wigan vs. Leyton Orient, and consider placing a bet based on our prediction!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Reading | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3/4 | 0 |
| 18 | Wigan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2/3 | 0 |
| 19 | Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/2 | 0 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/2 | 0 |
| 21 | Barnsley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/1 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Wigan vs Leyton Orient
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | Wigan | Leyton Orient | 02.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| League One | Leyton Orient | Wigan | 09.08.2025 | 2-0 |
| League One | Leyton Orient | Wigan | 05.04.2025 | 0-0 |
| League One | Wigan | Leyton Orient | 07.12.2024 | 0-2 |
| League One | Wigan | Leyton Orient | 09.03.2024 | 1-0 |
| League One | Leyton Orient | Wigan | 25.11.2023 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | Cambridge United | Wigan | 15.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| League Cup | Barnsley | Wigan | 08.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Grimsby | Wigan | 01.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Southport | Wigan | 31.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | AFC Fylde | Wigan | 25.07.2026 | 0-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Wigan | Port Vale | 18.07.2026 | 1-3 |
| League One | Stevenage | Wigan | 02.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| League One | Wigan | AFC Wimbledon | 25.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| League One | Port Vale | Wigan | 19.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| League One | Wigan | Rotherham | 14.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | Leyton Orient | Sheffield Wednesday | 15.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| League Cup | Leyton Orient | Oxford United | 08.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Waltham Abbey | Leyton Orient | 04.08.2026 | 1-7 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Leyton Orient | Antwerp | 02.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Swindon Town | Leyton Orient | 28.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Southend | Leyton Orient | 25.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | AFC Hornchurch | Leyton Orient | 21.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Cheshunt | Leyton Orient | 21.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lincoln | Leyton Orient | 17.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Enfield Town | Leyton Orient | 10.07.2026 | 1-4 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Wigan VS Leyton Orient
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Wigan vs Leyton Orient
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Wigan vs Leyton Orient
htmlTwo sides already staring at early-season trouble. That's the backdrop for this League One clash between Wigan and Leyton Orient. Both teams lost their opening games of the new campaign, and neither can afford to fall further behind. This one genuinely matters from the very first whistle.
Here's what you need to watch for — the head-to-head record between these two is fascinating. In their last six meetings, only one has produced more than two goals. These are tight, scrappy affairs. Don't be fooled by any pre-match narrative suggesting a free-flowing, open game. The data simply doesn't support it.
That said, Leyton Orient carry a real threat going forward. D. Ballard has been extraordinary, scoring 23 goals across 40 matches last season. That's not a striker — that's a machine. If he's fit and firing, Wigan's backline will have serious problems. Orient also showed they can hurt teams on the road, winning 2-0 at Wigan back in August 2025.
Wigan, however, have home advantage and something to prove. Their 3-0 thrashing of Rotherham last April showed what they're capable of at the DW Stadium when everything clicks. F. Murray pulling strings in midfield with eight assists to his name is a quietly crucial figure. He makes Wigan tick. Keep your eyes on him.
The surprising stat that most people will miss? Four of the last six head-to-head games have ended with one team or both keeping a clean sheet. Goals haven't flowed in this fixture. That's a genuine edge for the astute bettor. Under 2.5 goals looks like the standout value play here, and I'd strongly consider it.
On the disciplinary front, Wigan have some bite. M. Smith has collected six yellows and a red in 37 appearances. S. Sessegnon isn't shy either. Expect a booking or two in a feisty midfield battle — the first goalscorer and anytime scorer markets could also be interesting given Ballard's prolific record against all opposition.
My prediction? A narrow 1-0 Wigan win. Home advantage, a crowd desperate for a reaction after that opening-day loss, and Leyton Orient's own unconvincing start all point that way. I'd predict Ballard to test the goalkeeper but ultimately be denied by a resolute home defence.
Don't sleep on this one. Two struggling sides with everything to prove — sometimes that's when football delivers its most gripping ninety minutes.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Mellish | England | 28 | Defender | 188 | 88 |
| M. Fox | Wales | 32 | Defender | 185 cm | 78 kg |
| J. Weir | England | 24 | Midfielder | 186 | 74 |
| M. Power | England | 33 | Midfielder | 181 cm | 77 kg |
| F. Murray | Scotland | 27 | Midfielder | 183 cm | n/a |
| D. Costelloe | Republic of Ireland | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. Walsh | England | 24 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 68 |
| J. Chilokoa-Mullen | Scotland | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Perkins | England | 22 | Attacker | 178 | n/a |
| C. Barrett | England | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Carragher | England | 23 | Defender | 192 | n/a |
| A. Higgins | England | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| C. Sze | England | 22 | Attacker | 185 | n/a |
| T. Watson | England | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Archie Harris | England | 21 | Defender | 166 | 57 |
| Tobias Brenan | England | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| K'Marni Miller | England | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Sam Bolland | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| R. Harrison | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| C. Llyton | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Baxter | England | 27 | Goalkeeper | 193 | n/a |
| I. Hayden | England | 31 | Midfielder | 185 | 79 |
| T. Archibald | Scotland | 28 | Attacker | 180 cm | 60 kg |
| I. El Mizouni | Tunisia | 25 | Midfielder | 185 | 74 |
| S. Clare | England | 29 | Defender | 190 | 79 |
| D. Mitchell | England | 29 | Midfielder | 181 | 71 |
| J. Kabia | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Midfielder | 184 | 74 |
| D. Levitt | Wales | 25 | Midfielder | 180 | 73 |
| A. Dobra | Albania | 25 | Midfielder | 170 | 58 |
| J. Olowu | England | 26 | Defender | 184 | 75 |
| J. Morris | England | 24 | Defender | 183 | 72 |
| F. Stevens | Wales | 23 | Defender | 179 | 73 |
| T. Springett | England | 23 | Attacker | 182 cm | 70 kg |
| Charlie Gerard Richard Wellens | England | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Noah Phillips | England | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Z. Obiero | Kenya | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Boniface | England | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Y. Akhamrich | Morocco | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| P. Chinedu | England | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Lowe | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
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