Postmatch editorial

Boreham Wood made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Boreham Wood 3-0 Newport County. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Jeff King put the first mark on the match 32', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Boreham Wood led Shots on target 8-1. Boreham Wood also shaded Total shots 27-10.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Boreham Wood the favourite at 58.1% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Boreham Wood

58.1%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Boreham Wood

Boreham Wood

Newport County

8

1

Total shots

Boreham Wood

Boreham Wood

Newport County

27

10

Possession

Boreham Wood

Boreham Wood

Newport County

59%

41%