Postmatch editorial

The scoreboard moved against the market favourite

The final score was Chichester City 0-1 Whitstable Town. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

Ashdon Day put the first mark on the match 55', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Chichester City led Shots on target 3-1, even though the scoreboard went another way. Chichester City also shaded Total shots 17-5.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Chichester City the favourite at 70.7% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Chichester City

70.7%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Chichester City

Chichester City

Whitstable Town

3

1

Total shots

Chichester City

Chichester City

Whitstable Town

17

5

Corners

Chichester City

Chichester City

Whitstable Town

5

1