Postmatch editorial

Cheltenham Town upset the pre-match prices

The final score was Cheltenham Town 2-0 Exeter City. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

James Wilson put the first mark on the match 28', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Cheltenham Town led Shots on target 9-1. Cheltenham Town also shaded Total shots 19-9.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Exeter City the favourite at 42.6% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Exeter City

42.6%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Cheltenham Town

Cheltenham Town

Exeter City

9

1

Total shots

Cheltenham Town

Cheltenham Town

Exeter City

19

9

Corners

Exeter City

Cheltenham Town

Exeter City

5

8