Postmatch editorial
Gillingham made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Gillingham 1-0 Fylde. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Lewis Walker put the first mark on the match 43', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Fylde led Shots on target 3-6, even though the scoreboard went another way. Fylde also shaded Corners 1-2.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Gillingham the favourite at 48.8% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Gillingham
48.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
FyldeGillingham
Fylde
3
6
Corners
FyldeGillingham
Fylde
1
2
Possession
FyldeGillingham
Fylde
42%
58%