Former Derry City winger Stephen McLaughlin on his way to Wembley with Southend

Former Derry City winger Stephen McLaughlin has earned Southend United a place in the SkyBet League 2 play-off final at Wembley.

The Clonmany man headed home from close range in the 18th minute of extra-time to put Southend 2-1 up against Stevenage in their semi-final second leg clash at Roots Hall tonight after the game, screened live on Sky Sports, had ended 1-1 after 90 minutes.

Michael Timlin added a third shortly before the final whistle to complete a 4-2 aggregate win over Stevenage at Roots Hall after the sides had drawn 1-1 in the first leg.

It is the second goal the 24-year-old has scored for Southend since joining on loan from Nottingham Forest in March.

Southend will play Wycombe in the final at Wembley on Saturday, 23 May, a game that will also be screened live on Sky Sports from 5.00pm.