Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Congleton Town FC 3-2 Newcastle Town. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Newcastle Town struck first through the opener 33', but Congleton Town FC recovered and flipped the match.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Congleton Town FC led Corners 5-2. Congleton Town FC also shaded Possession 57%-43%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Newcastle Town the favourite at 42.2% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Newcastle Town
42.2%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
Congleton Town FCCongleton Town FC
Newcastle Town
5
2
Possession
Congleton Town FCCongleton Town FC
Newcastle Town
57%
43%
Total shots
Congleton Town FCCongleton Town FC
Newcastle Town
16
13