ANDY HOLT grabbed a late winner as Northampton secured their first victory of the season.
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02:51, 11 Feb 2013Updated 05:38, 11 Feb 2013
ANDY HOLT grabbed a late winner as Northampton secured their first victory of the season.
But they had to come from behind to earn all three points against a Southend side looking for their third win on the bounce.
Leon McKenzie almost marked his Northampton debut with a goal in the second minute, but his shot was deflected wide.
Abdul Osman also saw a shot blocked, while at the other end Blair Sturrock wasted a good chance for Southend.
Anthony Grant broke the deadlock in the 56th minute when he volleyed home a cross from Bilel Mohsni.
But Osman equalised in the 63rd minute and Holt headed home the winner from a corner. Osman went close to grabbing a second in the 84th minute, but his header hit the post.