Northampton Town vs Leyton Orient. Sky Bet League Two.
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Saturday 5 October 2019 19:03, UK
James Brophy's second-half goal handed Leyton Orient a 1-0 victory over Northampton on an emotional afternoon at Sixfields as both clubs paid tribute to Justin Edinburgh.
Edinburgh spent eight months as manager of Northampton in 2017 and then led Orient to the National League title last season before his death in June, and the two clubs celebrated his life with a period of applause prior to kick-off.
Once play got underway, both sides had chances in an open first half as Dean Brill saved from Nicky Adams and Conor Wilkinson struck the base of the post for Orient.
Craig Clay was then denied by David Cornell who also had his wits about him to twice thwart Wilkinson, first parrying a long-range effort and then superbly tipping a header onto the crossbar.
Michael Harriman's desperate block also kept out Brophy late in the first half before Sam Hoskins hit the woodwork the other side of half-time.
But Orient moved in front 12 minutes into the second period when Brophy latched onto Matt Harrold's pass and slotted beyond Cornell.
The Cobblers toiled away in search of a late equaliser but Brill saved from Scott Wharton to ensure Orient left with all three points.
