Ben Fox earned redemption following his harsh red card in the reverse fixture with the game’s only goal five minutes after half-time. Omar Beckles saw an equaliser belatedly ruled out for offside before he was shown a straight red card for stamping on Town skipper Jon Guthrie in stoppage-time. Here are our player ratings from a big win at Sixfields...
13. Ben Fox
Redemption after his red card at Brisbane Road in the reverse fixture. Nimble footwork and precise finish to grab the only goal of the game. Also helped swing the midfield battle Town's way and delivered a great cross for Hoskins' chance seconds earlier... 8 Photo: Pete Norton
14. Danny Hylton
On for game management reasons and he did what was needed to frustrate Orient and prevent them building any momentum from the back... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton