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%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Gillingham

Gillingham

Charlton Athletic

4

1

Total shots

Gillingham

Gillingham

Charlton Athletic

14

5

Possession

Gillingham

Gillingham

Charlton Athletic

57%

43%