Postmatch editorial
Bristol Rovers made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Bristol Rovers 3-1 Weston-super-Mare after penalties. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Grant Ward scored 120+2' for Bristol Rovers.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Bristol Rovers led Total shots 25-15. Bristol Rovers also shaded Shots on target 8-7.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Bristol Rovers the favourite at 67.8% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Bristol Rovers
67.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Weston-super-Mare
25
15
Shots on target
Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Weston-super-Mare
8
7
Corners
Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Weston-super-Mare
12
10