Postmatch editorial

The scoreboard moved against the market favourite

The final score was Chasetown 3-2 Worcester City after penalties. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

The decisive turn arrived late when Jack Langston scored 113' for Chasetown.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Worcester City led Corners 7-10, even though the scoreboard went another way. Worcester City also shaded Total shots 8-10.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Worcester City the favourite at 54.1% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Worcester City

54.1%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Corners

Worcester City

Chasetown

Worcester City

7

10

Total shots

Worcester City

Chasetown

Worcester City

8

10

Shots on target

Chasetown

Chasetown

Worcester City

7

6