Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Curzon Ashton 1-0 Tamworth. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Alex Kenyon put the first mark on the match 62', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Curzon Ashton led Corners 6-0. Curzon Ashton also shaded Shots on target 3-2.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Tamworth the favourite at 45.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Tamworth
45.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
Curzon AshtonCurzon Ashton
Tamworth
6
0
Shots on target
Curzon AshtonCurzon Ashton
Tamworth
3
2
Possession
Curzon AshtonCurzon Ashton
Tamworth
58%
42%