Postmatch editorial

Chesham United flipped the prices on their head

The final score was Chesham United 3-1 Braintree Town after penalties. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

Braintree Town struck first through Aaron Blair 44', but Chesham United recovered and flipped the match.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Chesham United led Shots on target 7-4. Chesham United also shaded Total shots 19-14.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Braintree Town the favourite at 45.4% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Braintree Town

45.4%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Chesham United

Chesham United

Braintree Town

7

4

Total shots

Chesham United

Chesham United

Braintree Town

19

14

Corners

Chesham United

Chesham United

Braintree Town

8

6