Postmatch editorial

The scoreboard moved against the market favourite

The final score was Chippenham Town 1-4 Hungerford Town. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

The decisive turn arrived late when Elis Watts scored 90+1' for Hungerford Town.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Hungerford Town led Shots on target 2-6. Chippenham Town also shaded Possession 64%-36%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Chippenham Town the favourite at 57.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Chippenham Town

57.5%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Hungerford Town

Chippenham Town

Hungerford Town

2

6

Possession

Chippenham Town

Chippenham Town

Hungerford Town

64%

36%

Total shots

Hungerford Town

Chippenham Town

Hungerford Town

8

12