Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Gillingham 2-0 Charlton Athletic. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Macauley Bonne put the first mark on the match 26', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Gillingham led Shots on target 4-1. Gillingham also shaded Total shots 14-5.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Charlton Athletic the favourite at 48.8% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Charlton Athletic
48.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
GillinghamGillingham
Charlton Athletic
4
1
Total shots
GillinghamGillingham
Charlton Athletic
14
5
Possession
GillinghamGillingham
Charlton Athletic
57%
43%