Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Walsall
The final score was Eastleigh 0-3 Walsall. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Jamille Matt scored 79' for Walsall.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Eastleigh led Shots on target 5-3, even though the scoreboard went another way. Eastleigh also shaded Possession 64%-36%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Walsall the favourite at 55.2% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Walsall
55.2%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
EastleighEastleigh
Walsall
5
3
Possession
EastleighEastleigh
Walsall
64%
36%
Corners
EastleighEastleigh
Walsall
7
4