ENGLISH LEAGUE 2

Sky Bet League Two leaders Leyton Orient came from behind to claim a 2-1 victory over in-form Stockport.

The Hatters took the lead through Myles Hippolyte in the fifth minute but Darren Pratley equalised 15 minutes later and Omar Beckles netted the winner midway through the second half.

Closest rivals Stevenage are now five points behind in second after Niall Maher cancelled out Jake Reeves’ opener with a last-minute equaliser for Grimsby in a 1-1 draw.

Northampton stay four points behind thanks to a 3-1 away win over fellow promotion chasers Bradford.

Mitch Pinnock’s opener in the 29th minute was swiftly followed by a second from Shaun McWilliams and Sam Sherring made sure of the points in the second half. Andy Cook scored a consolation from the penalty spot.

A whirlwind start saw Barrow defeat Hartlepool 3-1 to climb into the top four. The Cumbrians continued their formidable home form, with Josh Gordon, Ben Whitfield and Billy Waters all scoring inside the first 21 minutes before debutant Christopher Missilou pulled one back late on.

It was also a good day for Carlisle, who moved into the top six thanks to a 4-1 victory over Salford.

Kristian Dennis put the visitors ahead inside three minutes and, although Matt Smith equalised early in the second half, Callum Guy restored Carlisle’s lead and Corey Whelan and Dennis added further goals.

Colchester climbed off the bottom of the table after ending a sevenmatch winless run in the league with a 3-0 success against Doncaster.