15 points from the first eight league games represents an excellent start to Leyton Orient's 2021/22 campaign, under Kenny Jackett. Target man Harry Smith, joint-top goalscorer in League Two with six, has proved an inspired acquisition, while deliveries from wing-backs Tom James and Connor Wood have been on the money. Mansfield Town, meanwhile, are winless in six in the league, although they stopped their losing streak from extending to five matches when they drew 1-1 with Rochdale last time out. Stags boss Nigel Clough admitted the nerves got into his players in the previous game, and his side needed a late equaliser from Danny Johnson to gain any momentum. That late surge needs to be a catalyst for stronger 90 minute performances, but producing one on Saturday against a strong Orient side is a huge ask. 3:0
Kenny Jackett could bring ball-carrier Dan Kemp in for defender Alex Mitchell to facilitate a switch from 3-4-3 to 4-2-3-1. That will morph into a 4-2-2-2 of sorts, though, with Aaron Drinan pushing into a second striker position at times with Theo Archibald cutting inside from the left. Energetic forward Paul Smyth will be sidelined for another two weeks. Poacher Danny Johnson, energetic midfielder Ryan Stirk and willing presser Harry Charsley could be rewarded for their respective impacts from the bench against Rochdale with starts here. Stoke loanee Will Forrester will stay at his parent club to do his rehabilitation following injury, until he is ready to train with Mansfield. James Perch is out for the season, unfortunately, with a fractured skull.
Kenny Jackett could bring ball-carrier Dan Kemp in for defender Alex Mitchell to facilitate a switch from 3-4-3 to 4-2-3-1. That will morph into a 4-2-2-2 of sorts, though, with Aaron Drinan pushing into a second striker position at times with Theo Archibald cutting inside from the left. Energetic forward Paul Smyth will be sidelined for another two weeks. Poacher Danny Johnson, energetic midfielder Ryan Stirk and willing presser Harry Charsley could be rewarded for their respective impacts from the bench against Rochdale with starts here. Stoke loanee Will Forrester will stay at his parent club to do his rehabilitation following injury, until he is ready to train with Mansfield. James Perch is out for the season, unfortunately, with a fractured skull.
15 points from the first eight league games represents an excellent start to Leyton Orient's 2021/22 campaign, under Kenny Jackett. Target man Harry Smith, joint-top goalscorer in League Two with six, has proved an inspired acquisition, while deliveries from wing-backs Tom James and Connor Wood have been on the money. Mansfield Town, meanwhile, are winless in six in the league, although they stopped their losing streak from extending to five matches when they drew 1-1 with Rochdale last time out. Stags boss Nigel Clough admitted the nerves got into his players in the previous game, and his side needed a late equaliser from Danny Johnson to gain any momentum. That late surge needs to be a catalyst for stronger 90 minute performances, but producing one on Saturday against a strong Orient side is a huge ask. 3:0
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