Postmatch editorial
Darlington upset the pre-match prices
The final score was Darlington 3-1 Fylde. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Cedric Main put the first mark on the match 26', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Darlington led Total shots 18-11. Fylde also shaded Possession 38%-62%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Fylde the favourite at 46.1% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Fylde
46.1%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
DarlingtonDarlington
Fylde
18
11
Possession
FyldeDarlington
Fylde
38%
62%
Shots on target
Darlington
Fylde
6
6