Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was AFC Wimbledon 0-2 Gateshead. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Kain Adom put the first mark on the match 21', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: AFC Wimbledon led Total shots 10-5, even though the scoreboard went another way. AFC Wimbledon also shaded Corners 6-3.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made AFC Wimbledon the favourite at 73.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
AFC Wimbledon
73.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
AFC WimbledonAFC Wimbledon
Gateshead
10
5
Corners
AFC WimbledonAFC Wimbledon
Gateshead
6
3
Shots on target
AFC WimbledonAFC Wimbledon
Gateshead
4
3