If Oldham want to keep up with the teams at the top end of the table then Paul Dickov must be treating this game as one that his side should win.
But Orient boss Russell Slade will be just as eager to see his side pull of their first away win of the season to ease any thoughts of dropping nearer to the relegation zone.
Vital Quotes:
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Oldham Team News:
Oldham are without defender Reuben Hazell, who is serving a one-match ban after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season.
Captain Sean Gregan (knee) also misses out while striker Warren Feeney is a doubt with an ankle injury.
Player to watch: Dale Stephens
Just got this feling he’ll score on Saturday
Orient Team News:
Leyton Orient boss Russell Slade is expected to name an unchanged side for the trip to Oldham.
On-loan winger Paul-Jose M’Poku made his debut as a substitute on Tuesday night and will be on the bench.
Player to watch: Scott McGleish
Always a danger in the box.
Match Facts & Stats
Last 5 Oldham D-L-W-L-D Orient D-W-L-L-L
Last 5 home Oldham W-D-D-W Orient D-W-L-W-L
Last 5 away Oldham D-L-L-D-W Orient L-L-D-L
Orient skipper Stephen Dawson comes up against Latics manager Paul Dickov, who was once his team-mate at Leicester.
The Os have not won in the league at Boundary Park in 30 years.
Ref Watch:
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Match Prediction:
2-0 to Latics
Next Fixtures:
Sat. 9 15:00 Brentford v Oldham Athletic
Sat. 16 15:00 Oldham Athletic v Colchester United
Sat. 23 15:00 Southampton v Oldham Athletic
Sat. 30 15:00 Oldham Athletic v Plymouth Argyle
Confident of getting three points on Saturday, bring on the O’s