Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Falkirk 0-2 St. Mirren. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
The decisive turn arrived late when Killian Phillips scored 87' for St. Mirren.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: St. Mirren led Shots on target 1-5. St. Mirren also shaded Total shots 10-15.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Falkirk the favourite at 47.2% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Falkirk
47.2%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
St. MirrenFalkirk
St. Mirren
1
5
Total shots
St. MirrenFalkirk
St. Mirren
10
15
Possession
FalkirkFalkirk
St. Mirren
58%
42%