Postmatch editorial

The scoreboard moved against the market favourite

The final score was Accrington Stanley 2-1 Peterborough United. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

Alex Henderson put the first mark on the match 1', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Accrington Stanley led Shots on target 7-3. Peterborough United also shaded Possession 28%-72%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Peterborough United the favourite at 50.3% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Peterborough United

50.3%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Accrington Stanley

Accrington Stanley

Peterborough United

7

3

Possession

Peterborough United

Accrington Stanley

Peterborough United

28%

72%

Corners

Peterborough United

Accrington Stanley

Peterborough United

2

8