Substitute Leon McSweeney grabbed a stunning equaliser for Stockport against 10-man Southend having been on the pitch for less than 60 seconds.

The hosts had taken the lead when Adam Federici's goal kick was flicked on to Lee Barnard who turned Jaroslaw Fojut before firing past Fraser Forster.

Stockport piled forward in the second half and Irish defender McSweeney blasted into the net from 25 yards.

The Shrimpers had Dan Harding sent off for a late challenge on McSweeney.

Southend: Federici, Francis, Clarke, Barrett, Harding, Betsy, Sawyer (Sankofa 71), Christophe, Robson-Kanu, Barnard, Revell (McCormack 73).
Subs Not Used: Grant, Walker, Laurent.

Sent Off: Harding (68).

Booked: McCormack.

Goals: Barnard 19.

Stockport: Forster, Kane (McSweeney 63), Tunnicliffe, Fojut (Mullins 67), McNulty, Dicker, Raynes, Turnbull, Gleeson, Anthony Pilkington, Rowe (Baker 46).
Subs Not Used: Rigby, Rose.

Goals: McSweeney 64.

Att: 7,125

Ref: Trevor Kettle (Rutland).