The win meant that Stevenage would play Torquay United in the 2010–11 League Two play-off final on 28 May 2011. Stevenage had never beaten Torquay prior to the final, and in the six previous meetings between the clubs, they had drawn twice and lost the other four games. Torquay had finished seventh in the league, and had beaten fourth placed Shrewsbury Town by a 2–0 aggregate scoreline in the semi-final on their way to the final. The final was hosted at Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium due to the UEFA Champions League 2011 final being held at Wembley Stadium. The game ended 1–0 to Stevenage, meaning the club had earned back-to-back promotions in their first ever season in the Football League. Stevenage dominated the first half and forged a number of chances – Craig Reid's shot was blocked following good work from Darius Charles, and Charles himself had a header tipped over the crossbar. Just five minutes before the interval, Stevenage took the lead through John Mousinho, who had missed the club's three previous games due to suspension. Mousinho picked the ball up 40 yards out and ran at the Torquay defence before beating goalkeeper Scott Bevan with a drilled shot from 25 yards out. Torquay improved in the second half and dominated the second period, Billy Kee was denied by Chris Day on two separate occasions, while Jake Robinson saw his 20-yard effort skim off the crossbar. Stevenage held on to secure the win and a book place in League One for the first time in their history.