Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Eastleigh 2-1 Reading. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
The decisive turn arrived late when Paul McCallum scored 90+4' for Eastleigh.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Eastleigh led Shots on target 6-3. Reading also shaded Total shots 9-17.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Reading the favourite at 52.1% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Reading
52.1%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
EastleighEastleigh
Reading
6
3
Total shots
ReadingEastleigh
Reading
9
17
Corners
ReadingEastleigh
Reading
1
2