Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Fulham
The final score was Fulham 2-0 Newcastle United. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Tom Cairney scored 80' for Fulham.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Fulham led Shots on target 6-2. Fulham also shaded Total shots 21-7.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Fulham the favourite at 39.2% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Fulham
39.2%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
FulhamFulham
Newcastle United
6
2
Total shots
FulhamFulham
Newcastle United
21
7
Possession
Newcastle UnitedFulham
Newcastle United
45%
55%