Postmatch editorial

Neither side managed to pull the match clear

The final score was Barnsley 2-2 Fleetwood Town 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 Owen Devonport 90+4', which kept the game level at the finish.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Fleetwood Town led Shots on target 1-4, even though the scoreboard went another way. Barnsley also shaded Possession 65%-35%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Barnsley the favourite at 61.7% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Barnsley

61.7%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Fleetwood Town

Barnsley

Fleetwood Town

1

4

Possession

Barnsley

Barnsley

Fleetwood Town

65%

35%

Total shots

Fleetwood Town

Barnsley

Fleetwood Town

8

11