In horrific conditions at Sixfields, Sam Hoskins struck the decisive goal shortly before half-time as Town racked up a fifth consecutive home win. Here are our player ratings...
9. Sam Hoskins
Didn't add to his tally but his value to the team goes beyond goals. Had a couple of close shaves in the penalty box before putting in a big shift at wing-back following the switch in formation. Wonderful save denied him moments before Fox's opener... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
10. Josh Eppiah
Belatedly made his first league start of the season and he reminded everyone why Cobblers were so keen to bring him back to Sixfields. Full of positivity whenever he had the ball and was as likely as anyone to create something, so it proved as he led the breakaway for the decisive goal. Understandably ran out of puff thereafter... 8 Photo: Pete Norton
11. Kieron Bowie
An afternoon for grit and graft out of possession as much as anything and he provided it in place of the injured Appéré. Some of Town's best moments came from his pressing and hard work in closing down Orient defenders, who were intent on passing it out from the back... 7.5 Photo: Pete Norton
12. Aaron McGowan
Excellent as a makeshift centre-half after replacing Magloire. Loves the battle and got stuck in as things became tetchy... 7.5 Photo: Pete Norton