Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Blackpool
The final score was Gillingham 0-2 Blackpool. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Sonny Carey scored 90+4' for Blackpool.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Blackpool led Shots on target 2-3. Gillingham also shaded Total shots 9-6.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Blackpool the favourite at 49.9% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Blackpool
49.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
BlackpoolGillingham
Blackpool
2
3
Total shots
GillinghamGillingham
Blackpool
9
6
Possession
GillinghamGillingham
Blackpool
54%
46%