Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Bradford City 1-2 Cambridge United. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
The decisive turn arrived late when Ben Knight scored 88' for Cambridge United.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Bradford City led Shots on target 5-2, even though the scoreboard went another way. Bradford City also shaded Total shots 19-7.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Bradford City the favourite at 51.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Bradford City
51.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Bradford CityBradford City
Cambridge United
5
2
Total shots
Bradford CityBradford City
Cambridge United
19
7
Corners
Bradford CityBradford City
Cambridge United
12
3