Gritty and full of drama right until the final seconds... typical East Enders, eh?

The points are all that matters for Leyton Orient as they strive for a place in the play-offs and the chance to push for promotion to the second tier for the first time in more than 40 years.

Much will depend on the condition of tonight's matchwinner Charlie Kelman, who limped off with injury in the second half.

If they lose his hold-up play, not to mention his 15 league goals, for any period of time then Orient's season could well come to a shuddering halt.

Boro have shown yet again they are comfortable at this level and caused supposedly higher opponents untold problems on the road, If they could score goals they'd be firmly in the play-off conversation too.

Thanks for your company tonight, we're back tomorrow for Championship and League Two action with a full programme to look forward to on Saturday too.

Can't wait. Rest up and we'll see you tomorrow! Goodnight!

Just a reminder of the remaining games in the third tier this weekend... we'll be here for live coverage of them all, of course...

Saturday

Charlton v Huddersfield (12:30 GMT)

Stockport v Burton (12:30 GMT)

Birmingham v Shrewsbury

Blackpool v Bolton

Bristol Rovers v Mansfield

Cambridge United v Northampton

Exeter v Wrexham

Reading v Peterborough

Rotherham v Crawley

Wigan v Barnsley

Wycombe v Lincoln

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Orient's win has taken them within two points of the top-six, and with a goal difference which is the envy of some of the sides around them. That final day trip to Huddersfield could be shaping up nicely.

As for Stevenage, they started the day 13th, they end the day 13th and will remain 13th all weekend, no matter the results on Saturday.

Orient captain Darren Pratley told Sky Sports: "The second half wasn't great. It wasn't a great game to be honest. We want to get it down and play football but sometimes you have to find a way to win.

"It's a big relief. We found a way to win the game and we're delighted.

"I didn't want to say it out loud but it was a must-win game, If we want to be in and around (the play-offs) we have to win near enough every game until the end of the season."

Alfie Nicholson
BBC Three Counties Radio

I don't think the score paints the whole picture.

I think the players can walk away with their head held high, but they'll be frustrated that more wasn't taken from the game.

It does seem fairly symbolic of the season as a whole.

... and breathe, Orient fans.

Charlie Kelman's 12th-minute header from Sean Clare's cushioned cross turned out to be the winner.

It was the American's 15th league goal of the season but O's fans face an anxious wait for news after he limped off with a possible hamstring injury in the second half.

Richie Wellens' side make it back-to-back wins and move within two points of the top-six, but their hopes of getting over the line in the final eight games would be hugely impacted by any injury to Kelman.

Boro huffed and puffed after weathering an early storm but once again, just couldn't find the crucial touch in front of goal.

O's veteran Darren Pratley turns behind a Dan Butler cross, conceding a corner.

Harvey White's corner is cleared but Butler swings the ball back in and it eventually drops to Elliot List whose powerful low volley from the edge of the box is smartly stopped by Josh Keeley diving to his right.

Big Dan Sweeney is on for Stevenage for the final five minutes or so, in place of Louis Thompson.

Route One incoming for the remainder, it would appear.

There will be SEVEN added minutes.

Sorry O's fans. It's not going to be fun...

Josh Keeley makes his first real save as Dan Kemp's cross from the left is hooked goalwards by sub Harvey White only for his bouncing effort to be pushed away by the Spurs loanee.

That's just their second shot on target, despite having bossed much of the final hour of this game, with another seven attempts going awry.

The O's fans are trying to inspire their heroes. They know back-to-back wins after that five-game skid is just what was needed to get themselves back on track in the play-off race.

It might not be as pretty as the first half, but the points are what matters now...

We're into the final five minutes of normal time, and it's Orient's turn to 'manage' the game, having been on the opposite end of that in the first half when they were well on top and threatening to run amok.

Steve Watkins
BBC Three Counties Radio

Stevenage aren't looking like they're going to conjure up anything to spoil the party for the home side.

There's not much left in this one now.

Superb defending from Brandon Cooper as the O's man nips in to cut-out Dan Butler's fine left-wing cross after Dan Kemp's searching crossfield ball.

Charlie Kelman is getting a standing ovation as he limps around the perimeter of the pitch after his substitution.

With 15 league goals, is that their promotion push limping to a stop too?

Alex Revell has also rung the changes as he tries to nick a point, or more...

Eli King, Jamie Reid and Jordan Roberts head off with Harvey White, Jake Young and Louis Appere introduced to try and cause havoc in the final third with fresh legs.

OH NO. Bad news O's fans.

Charlie Kelman is down on the deck and is holding his left thigh after pulling up mid-run.

This is potentially catastrophic news for Richie Wellens and Orient.

He's limping off under his own steam but doesn't look at all happy. Hopefully not a bad one. Azeem Abdulai is coming on to replace him. Dan Agyei is also heading off with Sonny Perkins coming on for him,

I'm not entirely sure if Manuel Neuer will be watching this game, but if he is, he'll be loving it.

Both Murphy Cooper and Josh Keeley are sweeper-keepers and doing a fine job of patrolling the 10 yards outside of their area whenever needed.

Charlie Goode's long throw is only half dealt with by the Orient defence and Dan Butler whips in a glorious cross from the left which flies off the head of Jamie Reid but is gathered by Josh Keeley near his right top corner.

You have to stay Boro deserve something from this game at this point, for all Orient's early promise, they have now gone more than an hour without an attempt on target.

Alfie Nicholson
BBC Three Counties Radio

I'm not surprised to see some attacking changes, Orient looked flat going forward.

Hopefully for Stevenage's sake it won't change too much.

Double change for the O's with Tottenham loanee Jamie Donley, fresh from his Northern Ireland debut, coming on along with Ollie O'Neill who has been out since January.

Diallang Jaiyesimi and Dilan Markanday are the ones to make way.