Leyton Orient v Bolton Wanderers: How to watch, TV channel, head-to-head stats & team news

Promotion contenders Bolton Wanderers begin their League One campaign with a trip to Leyton Orient on Saturday afternoon.

Bolton were surprisingly beaten by Oxford United in last season's play-off final and Ian Evatt's side will be looking for all three points in London this weekend.

Leyton Orient secured a top-half finish in League One last season and they will be looking to build on their progress and challenge for a top six spot this time around.

How to watch Leyton Orient v Bolton and TV channel

Leyton Orient v Bolton will be broadcast live on the Sky Sports+ channel.

Leyton Orient v Bolton kick-off time, date and venue

Leyton Orient v Bolton will be played at the Gaughan Group Stadium in London and kick-off is at 17:30 BST on Saturday 10th August 2024.

Leyton Orient v Bolton stats and head-to-head record (H2H)

Leyton Orient have lost four of their last seven games against Bolton, however they have won each of their last four home league games against the Trotters.

Bolton have not picked up a result in a league match at Leyton Orient since a 1-0 victory back in the 1990/91 season, when both sides were in the league below.

The corresponding fixture last season saw Orient pick up a 1-0 win courtesy of Dan Agyei's second-half winner.

Leyton Orient v Bolton head-to-head record (H2H)

Leyton Orient wins	13
Draws	12
Bolton wins	21

Leyton Orient v Bolton team news

Leyton Orient team news

The acquisition of Lewis Warrington on a free transfer from Everton and striker Sonny Perkins on loan from Leeds United could be shrewd moves and both players should make their competitive debuts on Saturday.

Manager Richie Wellens looks set to stick with the side that beat Dagenham & Redbridge last time out.

Bolton team news

Jay Matete has arrived on loan from Sunderland but he looks set for a place on the bench alongside the returning Dion Charles.

Veteran midfielder Scott Arfield looks an excellent signing and he should start in midfield, while former Crawley striker Klaidi Lolos could lead the line up front.