Southampton v Leyton Orient, 07 April 1956
| Score | 2-1 to Leyton Orient |
| Competition | Division Three (South) |
| Attendance | 18,699 |
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Brian Bedford made his final appearance before moving to Bournemouth in August. William Ellerington made his final appearance before being appointed as trainer/coach this year.
Goals:
| Jimmy McGowan |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Fred Kiernan
Defender
John Page
Full back
Billy Ellerington
Left back
Tommy Traynor
Centre half
Pat Parker
Wing half
Bryn Elliott
Wing half
Jimmy McGowan
Outside right
Eric Day
Centre forward
Brian Bedford
Centre forward
Derek Reeves
Inside Forward/Wing half
Johnny Walker