Leyton Orient vs Wycombe Wanderers preview - Ollie Palmer pushing for first Leyton Orient start

Posted Friday, September 18, 2015 by PA

Leyton Orient's Ollie Palmer is pushing for a first league start when Wycombe visit.

Forward Palmer, 23, is yet to begin a league game since joining from Grimsby in the summer and, after making seven substitute appearances, he will be hoping his goal and impressive performance in the reserves' midweek win over Luton will put him in the frame for a starting berth.

He could partner ex-Arsenal striker Jay Simpson, who has scored five goals in eight appearances, as Orient top Sky Bet League Two after seven games.

Liverpool loanee Joe Maguire awaits his league debut for the O's, while Dean Cox (unspecified knock) could feature again after dropping to the bench last week. Blair Turgott is also pushing for a start and Jack Payne, on loan from Peterborough, could retain his place after making his debut in last week's draw at Cambridge.

Meanwhile, Wycombe are assessing the progress of striker Paul Hayes before they make the short trip across London.

Hayes was not fit enough to make the bench for the recent defeat to Plymouth and Gareth Ainsworth will be hoping he is back and available for selection.

Gozie Ugwu could retain his starting spot after making a lively debut, days after penning a deal at Adams Park following his summer release by Yeovil.

The Chairboys will be allowed to continue wearing GPS-tracking devices after the Football League clarified its stance on use of the equipment, following initial complaints by Plymouth staff last time out.