O’s announce match with the Lilywhites

Leyton Orient manager Andy Hessenthaler will head back to his former club Dover Athletic on July 16 for a pre-season friendly.

The former midfielder ended his playing career at the Crabble Ground, making 36 league appearances while combining his duties as the club’s manager from 2007 until 2010.

And he will take his current employers back there for a 3pm kick off on July 16 as O’s continue their preparation for the new campaign.

Tickets are £15 for adults, £9 for over-60s and £6 for under-18s while under-11s go free when acompanied by an adult.

Leyton Orient pre-season fixture schedule:

July 16: Dover Athletic (away, 3pm kick off)

July 19: Woking (away, 7.45pm)

July 23: Charlton Athletic (home, 3pm)

July 26: Dagenham & Redbridge (away, 7.45pm)

July 30: Gillingham (home, 3pm)