Oldham v Leyton Orient preview

Team news for Tuesday's League One clash between Oldham and Leyton Orient at Boundary Park.

Reece Brown is rated at "50/50" to play for the hosts. On-loan Manchester United defender Brown injured his ankle against Bournemouth on Saturday, where Latics chalked up their second consecutive 1-0 win. "Reece did well to finish the game," boss Paul Dickov told the club's official website. "I would rate his chances as 50/50 at this stage, but he is a determined lad and wants to play." If Brown fails to make it, James Tarkowski is expected to return to the heart of the defence as fellow centre-back Zander Diamond remains sidelined with a thigh injury. Bradley Diallo, having struggled with hamstring and pelvic problems, is expected to retain his starting place at left-back after making a first appearance since October against the Cherries, while forward Robbie Simpson (broken toe) returned from the bench. Dickov is still occupied with a host of injury problems including captain Dean Furman (knee) and fellow midfielder James Wesolowski (shoulder), although he can welcome back winger Keanu Marsh-Brown from suspension. Meanwhile, Leyton Orient will check on Ryan Dickson ahead of this fixture. The on-loan Southampton defender has missed the last five matches after suffering a thigh injury at the start of the month. Dickson is close to returning to action but Leon McSweeney is on standby to continue at left-back if he is ruled out again. However, Orient's injury problems are clearing up after midfielder Dean Leacock (knee) and young winger George Porter (ankle) returned for Saturday's 1-0 defeat by Sheffield Wednesday. Leeds loanee Paul Rachubka continues in goal as Jamie Jones (wrist), Lee Butcher (knee) and Marek Stech (ankle) are still in the treatment room. Rachubka is the sixth keeper Orient have used this season after injuries also cut short the loan spells of Ben Alnwick and David Button.