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%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Corners

Curzon Ashton

Curzon Ashton

Tamworth

6

0

Shots on target

Curzon Ashton

Curzon Ashton

Tamworth

3

2

Possession

Curzon Ashton

Curzon Ashton

Tamworth

58%

42%