Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Dorking Wanderers 2-3 Aldershot Town. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Joshua Barrett put the first mark on the match 43', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Dorking Wanderers led Corners 12-2, even though the scoreboard went another way. Dorking Wanderers also shaded Total shots 14-7.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Dorking Wanderers the favourite at 46.9% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Dorking Wanderers
46.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
Dorking WanderersDorking Wanderers
Aldershot Town
12
2
Total shots
Dorking WanderersDorking Wanderers
Aldershot Town
14
7
Shots on target
Aldershot TownDorking Wanderers
Aldershot Town
3
5