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%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

St. Mirren

Falkirk

St. Mirren

1

5

Total shots

St. Mirren

Falkirk

St. Mirren

10

15

Possession

Falkirk

Falkirk

St. Mirren

58%

42%