Leyton Orient 2026/27 League One Preview
Leyton Orient have been the division’s most volatile side. Richie Wellens’ team put five past Bromley without reply and won 2-0 at Wigan, but have also lost at home to Sheffield Wednesday, Barnsley and Wycombe. Three wins and three defeats in seven leaves them 11th.
Jaze Kabia leads the scoring with four and Yusuf Akhamrich has three, with Demetri Mitchell supplying three assists from the left. The most influential player, though, may be Charlie Wellens at right wing-back: 14 chances created and 14 corners taken, both club highs. Isaac Hayden anchors the midfield.
Twentieth and 52 points last season made this a summer of rebuilding, and the early returns are encouraging without being settled. Orient can beat anyone in this league on their day; doing it with any consistency is the next step.

Leyton Orient’s set-piece specialists
- Penalties: Jaze Kabia
- Free-Kicks: Yusuf Akhamrich, Idris El Mizouni
- Corners: Charlie Wellens, Armando Dobra
Charlie Wellens has taken 14 of Leyton Orient’s corners to Armando Dobra’s 4. Yusuf Akhamrich has had one of the direct free-kicks. Leyton Orient are yet to be awarded a penalty, so the taker is unproven – Jaze Kabia, their leading scorer, is the likeliest candidate.
Leyton Orient FAQs
Where did Leyton Orient finish in the 2025/26 season?
Leyton Orient finished 20th in League One in 2025/26, with 52 points from 46 games (14 wins, 10 draws, 22 defeats).
Who is the Leyton Orient manager?
Richie Wellens is the manager of Leyton Orient.
Where do Leyton Orient play their home games?
Leyton Orient play their home games at Brisbane Road. The club was founded in 1881.