Cameron McGeehan scored the only goal of the game, popping up in the right place to bag his fourth of the season early in the second half. Here are our player ratings from Sixfields…
5. Nesta Guinness-Walker
First league start for the club - and first for anyone since April - and he could hardly have been more impressive. Repeatedly powered forward in the first half and carried a constant threat down the left. Saw one effort blocked and delivered another good cross. Defensively sound, including a couple of important interventions. Had to come off with cramp but very, very good... 8.5 CHRON STAR MAN Photo: Pete Norton
6. Jack Sowerby
He was a little sloppy in the first half and some loose touches could have been punished but he was terrific after the break. Cut out Orient attacks before they could develop into something more dangerous and covered lots of ground in the middle... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Ben Fox
Brought back by Brady to bring bite and industry to the team and that's exactly what he provided. It was not pretty at times but his tenacious work alongside Sowerby gave Cobblers a much more solid foundation... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
8. Cameron McGeehan
Anticipated brilliantly again to poke in the winner, his fourth of the season. His ability to find those positions inside the box is uncanny. Nearly had another a few minutes later. Typically full of running throughout... 8 Photo: Pete Norton