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%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Accrington Stanley

Accrington Stanley

Oldham Athletic

4

1

Corners

Oldham Athletic

Accrington Stanley

Oldham Athletic

2

6

Possession

Oldham Athletic

Accrington Stanley

Oldham Athletic

42%

58%