Both sides failed to capitalise on early chances to score, while an own-goal header by Swindon's Kevin Amankwaah was disallowed, as Millwall's Liam Trotter had been offside in the build-up.

In the 72nd minute, a through-ball from Robinson sent Charlie Austin clear but his shot was high over the Millwall crossbar with only the goalkeeper to beat.

Millwall finished one point behind Leeds United (who were promoted in second place) and ten behind league winners Norwich City.

[1] Southampton would have finished the season in fifth position in League One but they had been penalised with a ten-point deduction as a result of the club's parent company going into administration.

Deon Burton headed past David Lucas in the Swindon goal in the 65th minute following a long pass from Randolph to halve the deficit; the match ended 2–1.

Midway through the second half, Gordon Greer was sent off for Swindon after a high challenge on Burton, but on 74 minutes Ward scored to level the tie on aggregate.

Bailey missed Charlton's second spot kick and with all other penalties being converted, Swindon won 5–4 and progressed to the final.

Steve Morison opened the scoring midway through the first half when the ball fell to him at short range after Huddersfield goalkeeper Alex Smithies pushed out a cross.

[13] Millwall made one change to the side that beat Huddersfield in the play-off semi final with Jack Smith being replaced by Shaun Batt.

[16] Millwall kicked off the match in cold and wet conditions at around 3 p.m. on 29 May 2010 in front of 73,108 spectators at Wembley Stadium, London.

Minutes before half-time, Millwall were forced to make the first change of the afternoon with Tony Craig coming off with a foot injury and being replaced by Andy Frampton.

Swindon's Lecsinel Jean-François then saw his header saved by a diving Forde before Millwall's Morison despatched a weak shot from inside the opposition area.

Five minutes later, a through-ball from Robinson allowed Austin to run clear of the defenders but his shot was high over the crossbar with only the goalkeeper to beat.

"[14] His counterpart Danny Wilson spoke of Austin's late chance: "The boy didn't miss it, the ball bobbled and the pitch dictated.

[18] Wilson had resigned as manager in March 2011 with the side in the bottom four of the division, with Paynter, Greer and Austin all having left club earlier in the season.