Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Bristol Rovers
The final score was Bristol Rovers 7-2 Whitby Town. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Aaron Collins scored 77' for Bristol Rovers.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Bristol Rovers led Shots on target 15-4. Bristol Rovers also shaded Total shots 29-9.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Bristol Rovers the favourite at 87.0% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Bristol Rovers
87.0%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Whitby Town
15
4
Total shots
Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Whitby Town
29
9
Corners
Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Whitby Town
6
2