Southend came from behind to beat Stockport in a dead rubber between two of League One's three relegated teams.
Southend's Alan McCormack had a strike ruled out for offside before Jabo Ibehre put Stockport ahead when he headed in Danny Pilkington's free-kick.
Harry Crawford then got a touch to Danny Swailes' headed clearance to equalise on his full debut.
And McCormack headed into the top right corner from Matt Paterson's cross in the 89th minute to win it.
Steve Tilson, Southend United manager told BBC Essex:
"Going into next year it is nice to have a win, rather than to say we haven't won for 'X amount' of games.
"I'm pleased that we got the result. I thought we deserved it but when we go 1-0 down, being relegated already, we could have folded.
The boys showed a lot of spirit to get back in it. Once we got that first goal momentum was with us and we looked like we would go on and get another one."
Stockport manager Gary Ablett on the proposed takeover of Stockport, told BBC Radio Manchester:
"I can't talk about anything I don't know.
"From conversations I've had with the administrators we've been told that the consortium, until the actually takeover is complete, won't be allowed to speak to anyone.
"Out of the twenty pro's we have I think we've got four who will go back to their parent clubs, and twelve or thirteen who will be out of contract. So we need to try and sort something out."
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Saturday, 1 May 2010
League One
Home Team
Score
Away Team
Time
Southend
2-1
Stockport
FT
(HT 0-0)
Crawford 75
McCormack 89
Ibehre 71
Southend
01 Mildenhall
02 Francis
05 Baldwin
18 Herd
20 Mvoto Owono yellow card
07 Grant
08 McCormack
14 Moussa
22 O'Keefe
30 Crawford
17 Vernon (Paterson 70)
Substitutes
36 Bentley,
15 Sankofa,
33 Okai,
09 Paterson
Stockport
23 Rigby
06 Huntington
18 Halls
24 Swailes
32 Sadler
04 Turnbull yellow card
05 Partridge (Pilkington 41)
07 Vincent
15 Poole (Donnelly 79)
25 Perkins
10 Ibehre
Substitutes
01 fon Williams,
20 Havern,
26 Barnes,
14 Griffin,
17 Pilkington,
36 Donnelly
Ref: SarginsonAtt: 7,145
SOUTHEND
STOCKPORT
Possession
Southend56%
Stockport44%
Attempts on target
Southend5
Stockport3
Attempts off target
Southend6
Stockport8
Corners
Southend12
Stockport6
Fouls
Southend8
Stockport5
Final Result
Full Time
90:00+3:35 The referee blows for the end of the match.
90:00+3:11 George Donnelly produces a right-footed shot from deep inside the penalty box which goes wide of the left-hand upright.
90:00+2:12 George Donnelly produces a left-footed shot from outside the penalty box and misses left.
90:00+2:06 The ball is delivered by Paul Turnbull, clearance made by Simon Francis.
90:00+1:24 Long distance shot from David Perkins misses to the left of the goal.
90:00+0:03 The ball is crossed by Andy Halls, save by Steve Mildenhall.
88:13 Assist on the goal came from Matthew Paterson.
88:13 GOAL - Alan McCormack:Southend 2 - 1 Stockport Alan McCormack finds the back of the net with a headed goal from inside the penalty area. Southend 2-1 Stockport.
88:11 Matthew Paterson delivers the ball,
86:41 Corner taken left-footed by Johnny Herd from the right by-line, Pat Baldwin produces a header from inside the area that goes over the crossbar.
86:33 Matthew Paterson produces a cross.
85:47 Corner taken left-footed by David Perkins from the right by-line to the near post, clearance by Anthony Grant.
85:11 Effort on goal by Harry Crawford from deep inside the area goes harmlessly over the bar.
85:05 A cross is delivered by Alan McCormack, clearance made by David Perkins.
84:09 Corner taken by Johnny Herd.
83:48 Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Simon Francis, save by Lloyd Rigby.
83:32 Matthew Paterson takes a shot. Lloyd Rigby makes a save.
82:19 Johnny Herd takes a inswinging corner from the right by-line played to the near post, clearance made by Danny Swailes.
82:07 Harry Crawford takes a shot from 20 yards. Blocked by Danny Swailes.
81:34 Inswinging corner taken left-footed by David Perkins from the right by-line to the near post, Anthony Grant makes a clearance.
80:48 Matthew Paterson challenges Danny Swailes unfairly and gives away a free kick. Lloyd Rigby takes the direct free kick.
80:27 The ball is sent over by Stuart O'Keefe, clearance made by Paul Huntington.
78:01 Substitution David Poole leaves the field to be replaced by George Donnelly.
77:24 Inswinging corner taken by Simon Francis from the left by-line played to the near post.
76:24 Simon Francis crosses the ball.
76:12 Centre by Simon Francis, clearance made by Danny Swailes.
75:46 The ball is swung over by Franck Moussa, save made by Lloyd Rigby.
74:15 The assist for the goal came from Johnny Herd.
74:15 GOAL - Harry Crawford:Southend 1 - 1 Stockport Harry Crawford grabs a goal from inside the six-yard box to the bottom right corner of the goal. Southend 1-1 Stockport.
74:10 Johnny Herd produces a cross,
71:49 Foul by Andy Halls on Anthony Grant, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Alan McCormack.
71:12 The ball is crossed by Harry Crawford, clearance made by Danny Swailes.
70:19 Assist by Danny Pilkington.
70:19 GOAL - Jabo Ibehre:Southend 0 - 1 Stockport Jabo Ibehre scores a headed goal from inside the penalty area. Southend 0-1 Stockport.
69:56 Jabo Ibehre fouled by Franck Moussa, the ref awards a free kick. A cross is delivered by Danny Pilkington,
69:13 Substitution Scott Vernon leaves the field to be replaced by Matthew Paterson.
68:40 Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Johnny Herd played to the near post, clearance by Danny Swailes.
68:15 Corner taken right-footed by Simon Francis from the left by-line, Danny Swailes makes a clearance.
66:59 Simon Francis takes the direct free kick.
66:59 Booking Paul Turnbull booked.
66:44 Paul Turnbull gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Alan McCormack.
65:44 Paul Turnbull has an effort at goal from a long way out that goes wide of the right-hand upright.
63:14 Shot from long range by Danny Pilkington goes wide of the left-hand upright.
62:35 Danny Pilkington takes a shot from long range which goes wide right of the target.
59:21 The ball is sent over by Andy Halls, Franck Moussa manages to make a clearance.
57:55 The referee blows for offside against Scott Vernon. Free kick taken by Lloyd Rigby.
55:42 David Poole has an effort at goal from deep inside the area missing to the left of the target.
53:05 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Jean Yves Mvoto by Jabo Ibehre. Simon Francis restarts play with the free kick.
51:40 Johnny Herd decides to take a short corner. The ball is crossed by Simon Francis.
50:19 The ball is delivered by Jabo Ibehre, Simon Francis manages to make a clearance.
49:31 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Paul Huntington by Scott Vernon. Free kick taken by Lloyd Rigby.
45:37 The ball is swung over by Danny Pilkington, David Poole has an effort at goal from deep inside the area missing to the right of the target.
45:14 Corner taken left-footed by David Perkins from the right by-line to the near post, Anthony Grant manages to make a clearance.
45:01 The second half has started.
Half Time
45:00+2:02 The referee calls an end to the first half.
45:00+1:39 Franck Moussa sends in a cross, clearance by Danny Swailes.
45:00+0:57 Effort on goal by James Vincent from 20 yards. Steve Mildenhall makes a save.
45:00+0:07 Franck Moussa delivers the ball.
44:03 Scott Vernon is ruled offside. Indirect free kick taken by Lloyd Rigby.
42:59 Scott Vernon challenges Paul Huntington unfairly and gives away a free kick. Lloyd Rigby takes the direct free kick.
42:08 Stuart O'Keefe has an effort from just inside the box that misses to the left of the goal.
41:12 Franck Moussa produces a cross, clearance by Paul Huntington.
40:30 Substitution Richie Partridge goes off and Danny Pilkington comes on.
38:53 Andy Halls sends in a cross, Steve Mildenhall makes a save.
36:00 The assistant referee signals for offside against Jabo Ibehre. Stuart O'Keefe takes the indirect free kick.
33:38 The official flags Jabo Ibehre offside. Simon Francis takes the indirect free kick.
33:28 Scott Vernon concedes a free kick for a foul on Mathew Sadler. Danny Swailes takes the free kick.
33:07 David Poole is caught offside. Steve Mildenhall takes the free kick.
31:28 The assistant referee signals for offside against Harry Crawford. Lloyd Rigby takes the indirect free kick.
31:08 Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Anthony Grant, clearance made by Jabo Ibehre.
30:39 Inswinging corner taken by Johnny Herd.
25:11 David Poole delivers the ball, James Vincent takes a shot. Save made by Steve Mildenhall.
24:27 Direct free kick taken by Danny Swailes.
24:27 Booking Jean Yves Mvoto is booked.
24:18 Free kick awarded for a foul by Jean Yves Mvoto on Jabo Ibehre.
21:51 Corner taken by David Perkins played to the near post, clearance by Jean Yves Mvoto.
20:37 James Vincent concedes a free kick for a foul on Anthony Grant. Jean Yves Mvoto restarts play with the free kick.
19:22 Jabo Ibehre produces a cross.
17:47 Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Simon Francis from the left by-line.
17:30 Handball decision goes against Andy Halls. Simon Francis takes the free kick.
16:37 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Anthony Grant by David Poole. Simon Francis takes the free kick.
15:21 Alan McCormack produces a right-footed shot from the edge of the area and misses to the left of the target.
13:49 Inswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Johnny Herd, clearance made by Paul Turnbull.
13:42 Franck Moussa crosses the ball, Mathew Sadler makes a clearance.
12:36 Short corner taken by David Perkins.
10:10 Anthony Grant takes a shot. Lloyd Rigby makes a save.
8:19 A cross is delivered by Simon Francis, Paul Huntington makes a clearance.
5:53 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on James Vincent by Anthony Grant. Free kick taken by Mathew Sadler.
4:36 Short corner taken by David Perkins.
4:04 Jabo Ibehre fouled by Pat Baldwin, the ref awards a free kick. Paul Turnbull takes the direct free kick.
3:34 The referee blows for offside. Lloyd Rigby restarts play with the free kick.
2:56 Anthony Grant produces a right-footed shot from just outside the box that goes wide right of the goal.
2:09 Effort on goal by Pat Baldwin from inside the penalty box misses to the right of the target.
1:00 The ball is swung over by Simon Francis, clearance by Paul Huntington.
0:00 The game kicks-off.
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