Alfie Gilchrist joined Leyton Orient on loan in the Summer for the 2026/27 campaign. Gilchrist has made four appearances for Leyton Orient since joining.

Leyton Orient have signed West Bromwich Albion defender Alfie Gilchrist on a season-long loan. Alfie Gilchrist joined West Bromwich Albion from Chelsea last summer and made 13 league appearances during the 2025-26 campaign. Gilchrist moves to Richie Wellens' League One side to continue his development and could make his Orient debut against Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday. The defender was part of Chelsea's academy before making his senior debut for Chelsea in December 2023, but spent the next season on loan at Sheffield United. Gilchrist expressed excitement about joining Leyton Orient, stating that he was really excited to get going.

Leyton Orient are in discussions to sign West Brom's English defender Alfie Gilchrist, who might leave The Hawthorns one year after his arrival. According to Sky Sports reporter Mark McAdam, the League One club is in discussions for the right-back, who is not in James Morrison's plans. It has been mentioned that West Brom may only be willing to approve a loan move rather than a permanent transfer for the 22-year-old, who has also been linked with Portsmouth and Blackburn Rovers during this transfer window. Gilchrist's contract with West Brom runs until 2030 and his current Transfermarkt market value is €3.50m. In the 2025/2026 Championship season, he made 43 appearances and provided 2 assists.