Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Colchester United 2-3 Milton Keynes Dons. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Colchester United struck first through Micah Mbick 26', but Milton Keynes Dons recovered and flipped the match.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Milton Keynes Dons led Shots on target 3-5. Milton Keynes Dons also shaded Total shots 5-8.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Colchester United the favourite at 43.8% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Colchester United
43.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Milton Keynes DonsColchester United
Milton Keynes Dons
3
5
Total shots
Milton Keynes DonsColchester United
Milton Keynes Dons
5
8
Possession
Milton Keynes DonsColchester United
Milton Keynes Dons
47%
53%