Postmatch editorial
The pre-match tension never quite broke
The final score was Alfreton Town 0-0 Spalding United after extra time. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.
The late equaliser came from Alfreton Town 120+1', which kept the game level at the finish.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Alfreton Town led Shots on target 5-2, even though the scoreboard went another way. Alfreton Town also shaded Total shots 15-7.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Alfreton Town the favourite at 71.4% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Alfreton Town
71.4%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Alfreton TownAlfreton Town
Spalding United
5
2
Total shots
Alfreton TownAlfreton Town
Spalding United
15
7
Corners
Alfreton TownAlfreton Town
Spalding United
10
4