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%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Accrington StanleyAccrington Stanley
Peterborough United
7
3
Possession
Peterborough UnitedAccrington Stanley
Peterborough United
28%
72%
Corners
Peterborough UnitedAccrington Stanley
Peterborough United
2
8