Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Accrington Stanley 3-1 Oldham Athletic. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Anjola Popoola put the first mark on the match 9', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Accrington Stanley led Shots on target 4-1. Oldham Athletic also shaded Corners 2-6.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Oldham Athletic the favourite at 48.8% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Oldham Athletic
48.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Accrington StanleyAccrington Stanley
Oldham Athletic
4
1
Corners
Oldham AthleticAccrington Stanley
Oldham Athletic
2
6
Possession
Oldham AthleticAccrington Stanley
Oldham Athletic
42%
58%