This article focuses upon Leyton Orient’s next opponents, Concord Rangers, as we take a look at their form, previous meetings and much more ahead of this weekend’s fixture.
Date: 21/07/2018
Time: 15:00
Venue: Thames Road
Leyton Orient are set to travel to Thames Road, Canvey Island in search for their third victory this pre-season as they take on Concord Rangers from the National League South.
The O’s are set to be met my a large ex-Orient contingent with Sean Clohessy and Fraser Shaw - former Orient fullbacks - on Concord’s books. In additio,n Aaron Pollock is on trial at Thames Road hoping to impress the player manager, Sammy Moore.
The Beach Boys kicked off pre-season strongly with a 4-0 win at Brentwood before upsetting League 2 Colchester United with a 3-1 victory on home soil. However, their momentum couldn’t stretch to three wins on the bounce, as in their last outing they were defeated 2-0 at AFC Hornchurch.
Likewise, the east Londoners have had varied success from their three previous friendlies. Since defeat in Portugal, Justin Edinburgh’s men have recorded two victories in as many days. 4-0 wins in fixtures against East Thurrock and Millwall U23’s respectively.
Recent wins, as well as a contract extension for Justin Edinburgh, have all accumulated into a rewarding mid-week leading up to this weekend’s fixture.
Team News
Concord
Sammy Moore will use this friendly as an opportunity to have a look at what players on trial have to showcase, including familiar face, Aaron Pollock.
Leyton Orient
Charlie Grainger is still a doubt, whilst Sam Sargent is likely to be available for selection to supply a chance for rotation in between the sticks. Sotiriou and Ling may also return to the matchday squad after illness and groin issues respectively.
Potential Starting XI's
Potential Concord starting XI:
Sam Beasant, Sean Clohessy, Danny Hurford, Arron Pollock, Fraser Shaw, Jordan Sanderson, Jake Wiggins, Sammy Moore, Nana, Matt Neary, Kjob Awotwi.
Potential Leyton Orient starting XI:
Sam Sargeant, Sam Ling, Josh Coulson, George Elokobi, Josh Widdowson, James Dayton, Craig Clay, Charlie Lee, James Brophy, David Mooney, James Alabi.
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