Postmatch editorial
Chesterfield made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Chesterfield 3-1 Southend United. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Southend United struck first through Rhys Murphy 4', but Chesterfield recovered and flipped the match.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Southend United led Corners 3-6, even though the scoreboard went another way. Chesterfield also shaded Possession 61%-39%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Chesterfield the favourite at 56.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Chesterfield
56.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
Southend UnitedChesterfield
Southend United
3
6
Possession
ChesterfieldChesterfield
Southend United
61%
39%
Shots on target
ChesterfieldChesterfield
Southend United
5
4