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League Two Play-off Final 2015: Date, Start Time, Live Stream and Preview

Rob BlanchetteMay 22, 2015

As the focus falls on Chelsea as they lift the Premier League trophy, and the tussle for relegation from England's top flight concludes, Southend United and Wycombe Wanderers will do battle on Saturday at Wembley to see who will win the League Two play-off final. 

Both sides were the highest placed play-off finishers in the table, defeating Stevenage and Plymouth Argyle, respectively, to progress to the showcase match.

Here is how you can watch the final, with streaming and TV information: 

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Date: Saturday, May 23

Time: 5:30 p.m. BST, 12:30 p.m. ET

Live Stream: Sky Go (U.K. only)

TV Info: Sky Sports 1 & HD (U.K. only)

Match Preview

HIGH WYCOMBE, ENGLAND - MAY 14:  Gareth Ainsworth manager of Wycombe Wanderers celebrates as his team reach the final after the Sky Bet League Two Playoff semi final match between Wycombe Wanderers and Plymouth Argyle at Adams Park on May 14, 2015 in High

Wycombe and Southend were just a solitary point from automatic promotion this season in League Two, so it is fitting both teams will contest the highly anticipated 2015 play-off final.  

The Chairboys were convincing winners in their semi-final as they defeated Plymouth over two legs, taking the win 5-3 on aggregate. 

Paul Hayes was once again the inspiration for his side, after hitting 14 goals during the regular campaign, per BBC Sport.

The player scored in the eighth minute of the second leg to destroy Plymouth's hopes after their initial 3-2 loss at home.

However, Wanderers manager Gareth Ainsworth believes his team are the underdogs in the final. Speaking to BBC Three Counties Radio (h/t BBC Sport) about his side's chances, he said:

"

It's been great to have a lack of pressure. We're going into it as an underdog, hopefully to cause an upset, It's just brilliant to be here—the boys are riding the crest of a wave and seeing how far it's going to take us.

We're going to approach this game like the previous two games—with a consistent level of attacking football.

"

Despite Ainsworth's assertions, Southend were forced to fight their way back from behind as they beat Stevenage 4-2 on aggregate after being taken to extra time to make their passage to Wembley. 

SOUTHEND, ENGLAND - MAY 14:  Barry Corr of Southend United (front) celebrates with team mates as Michael Timlin scores their third goal during the Sky Bet League Two Playoff semi final match between Southend United and Stevenage at Roots Hall on May 14, 2

But Will Atkinson agrees he and his Southend team-mates have the advantage, having played in finals at Wembley in the past, as quoted by Chris Phillips of the local Echo newspaper:

"

A lot of the lads at Southend are still in and around the team from the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy final, so hopefully that can work to our advantage at the weekend. It’s everyone’s dream to play at Wembley and I’m lucky to have played there before a couple of times. 

But it will be a real big honour to go with this group of lads, this team and club and I just hope we can do the job because winning the play-offs is the best way to win promotion.

"

During the season, Southend were not prolific scorers compared to their peers, only hitting the back of the net 54 times in 46 games, per BBC Sport.

However, Wycombe were much more potent—scoring 67 times on their way to fourth position, having a superior goal difference over Southend after both finishing on 84 points. 

It could be the allure of Wembley which raises individual performances on Saturday—but the fact Southend have experience on this stage previously could be vital.

The grand stadium can effect the confidence of certain players, and knowledge of the atmosphere will be vital.

But Wycombe are the team with the sufficiently better firepower, and in Hayes they have an attacker who can cause Southend major issues.

If the player can find the performance level he showed in the semi-final, Wanderers might find themselves in League One next season. 

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