Orient make Leeds points threat
Leyton Orient manager Martin Ling has threatened legal action if their promotion bid is hit by any reduction to Leeds United's 15-point penalty.
He said: "If we finish sixth and lose the final play-off spot to Leeds on a courtroom appeal, we'd be straight back in court."
Speaking to the Daily mail, he added: "The whole episode would drag on."
Orient are currently ninth in the League One table, level on points with Leeds, but behind on goal difference.
Leeds are appealing against the Football League's decision to dock them points on the eve of the season for breaching their rules on insolvency.
The hearing will be held in private in front of a neutral Court of Appeal judge, and one representative each from Leeds United and the Football League.
I'll sit back and take notice of what people are saying but my job is here is to get us out of this division and win points
Leeds manager Gary McAllister
Should Leeds have all 15 points returned, they would jump from eighth to second in the table as it stands.
Ling said: "My big gripe with any change now is that we've been involved in a race all season in which Leeds have been 15 points behind us all.
"Indeed, we've factored that into all our plans."
Leeds manager Gary McAllister though, is concentrating on matters on the field.
He told BBC Radio Leeds: "My philosophy will be not to get involved in it at all.
"I'll sit back and take notice of what people are saying but my job here is to get us out of this division and win points, so as much as I won't respond, I will be taking note."
A United spokesman told the club website: "As long as this matter is resolved by the end of the season, the outcome will be decided purely on performances on the pitch which surely must be the right place.
"It is difficult to believe that any club has not tried to win every game this season.
"We are seeking for on-the-field performances to be the only deciding factor in terms of promotion and relegation."
The two sides drew 1-1 when they met at Elland Road in October, and meet again at Brisbane Road at the beginning of April.
On the pitch, Leeds are in contract discussions with Angolan international defender Rui Marques, whose contract expires this summer.
