Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Chester
The final score was Chester 5-1 Curzon Ashton. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Offrande Zanzala put the first mark on the match 21', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Chester led Shots on target 10-4. Chester also shaded Corners 5-2.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Chester the favourite at 52.8% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Chester
52.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
ChesterChester
Curzon Ashton
10
4
Corners
ChesterChester
Curzon Ashton
5
2
Total shots
ChesterChester
Curzon Ashton
17
10