Postmatch editorial

Chelmsford City flipped the prices on their head

The final score was Chelmsford City 4-1 Braintree Town. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

Jason Adigun put the first mark on the match 19', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Chelmsford City led Shots on target 6-3. Chelmsford City also shaded Total shots 14-10.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Braintree Town the favourite at 53.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Braintree Town

53.5%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Chelmsford City

Chelmsford City

Braintree Town

6

3

Total shots

Chelmsford City

Chelmsford City

Braintree Town

14

10

Corners

Braintree Town

Chelmsford City

Braintree Town

3

4