DEAN COX scored on his return to the Withdean Stadium as Orient progressed to the second round of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy with a 2-0 victory at Brighton & Hove Albion.

Cox, who joined the O's from Brighton in the summer, struck in the 21st minute to set the visitors on their way to a second victory of the week as they built on the weekend triumph over Exeter City in the best possible way.

The diminutive winger also hit the crossbar, but Orient had to withstand a strong finish to the first half from the home side.

They passed that test, and then quashed the Seagulls' hopes of a comeback by adding to their lead through Ryan Jarvis two minutes after the restart.

Jamie Jones then saved Glenn Murray's penalty as Brighton failed to find a route back into the match.

Photos by Simon O'Connor.