Postmatch editorial
Eastleigh made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Eastleigh 5-1 Boreham Wood. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Chris Maguire scored 90+4' for Eastleigh.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Boreham Wood led Corners 4-10, even though the scoreboard went another way. Eastleigh also shaded Shots on target 9-6.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Eastleigh the favourite at 41.9% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Eastleigh
41.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
Boreham WoodEastleigh
Boreham Wood
4
10
Shots on target
EastleighEastleigh
Boreham Wood
9
6
Total shots
EastleighEastleigh
Boreham Wood
16
11