Stuart Gray has admitted that he is expecting a very tough game when Leyton Orient visit Sixfields on Friday night. bet365 rate the Cobblers as 11/8 shots to overcome the O's.

"Leyton Orient have done very well this season and we know it will be a tough test on Friday night but we want to follow up our good result at Gillingham last weekend with another three points," he said.

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"Orient's home form has been very good this season and I think they have won quite a few games by the odd goal. That just shows how thin the dividing line is in football and if you can nick the odd game which is really pretty even then you can put yourself in a good position.

"Their front two are a bit of a handful and Sean Thornton is capable of creating some good chances for them.

"I don't think they've had too many suspensions or injuries this season either so I think that has allowed Martin Ling to keep pretty much the same side.

"That consistency certainly helps and it is nice when you have a settled side.

"I played with three at the back at Gillingham last weekend but I'm not telling what I'm going to go with on Friday night.

"I've got options but for the moment I'm happy keeping my cards close to my chest."

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