Welling United’s next pre-season runout comes in the form of a clash against League One outfit Leyton Orient at Park View Road on Wednesday evening (7.45pm).
Following Saturday’s 4-3 win at Fisher, Lee Martin will be looking to continue building his squad’s fitness ahead of the 2025/26 league season commencing in August and will once again be using the friendly fixture to get minutes into the legs, while fine-tuning formations and style of play ready for the season ahead.
With O’s boss Richie Wellens bringing his first-team squad to DA16, the game will provide a good, stern test for the Wings.
THE OPPOSITION
Orient enjoyed an impressive sixth-placed finish in League One last season as they battled for a place in the Championship, reaching the play-off final before being beaten by Charlton Athletic at Wembley in May.
Having lost some key players since last term, both via loans returning to their parent clubs and the likes of highly-rated Ethan Gaibraith joining Swansea City earlier this month, they have worked on rebuilding their squad ahead of the new season with six signings already secured.
Goalkeeper Killian Cahill has been joined by midfielders Demetri Mitchell, Michael Craig, Idris El Mizouni and Tyreek Bakinson, along with forward Aaron Connolly this summer and could all play a part at Park View Road on Wednesday evening.
TICKETS
Tickets for the friendly fixture will be priced as follows, available at the turnstiles on the night of the game, with no online sales:
Adults: £10
Concessions: £5
U11s: Free (when accompanied by paying adult)
2025/26 season tickets are inclusive of all home pre-season friendlies.
