Southend ended the regular season with a draw with relegated Port Vale, ahead of their League One play-off semi-final against Doncaster Rovers.

The Shrimpers created the better of the chances but went a goal behind when David Mulligan scored a fine free-kick. The hosts continued to look the more dangerous team but Port Vale's Marc Richards also threatened twice.

However, James Walker finally equalised when the ball deflected off him after Simon Francis's shot had been blocked.

Southend: Flahavan, Francis, Clarke, Barrett, Mulgrew, Walker, Moussa, McCormack (Bailey 46), Robson-Kanu (Gower 62), Hooper (Barnard 66), Revell.
Subs Not Used: Collis, MacDonald.

Booked: Barrett.

Goals: Walker 84.

Port Vale: Anyon, Lowe (Davidson 20), Pilkington, Prosser, Eckersley, Richman, Mulligan (O'Loughlin 62), Harsley, Perry, Richards, Glover (Chapman 89).
Subs Not Used: Lawrie, Slater.

Booked: Perry.

Goals: Mulligan 23.

Att: 9,292

Ref: Keith Woolmer (Northamptonshire).