Postmatch editorial

The scoreboard moved against the market favourite

The final score was Gosport Borough 0-3 Poole Town. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

The decisive turn arrived late when Poole Town scored 90' for Poole Town.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Poole Town led Possession 43%-57%. Gosport Borough also shaded Shots on target 6-5.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Gosport Borough the favourite at 45.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Gosport Borough

45.5%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Possession

Poole Town

Gosport Borough

Poole Town

43%

57%

Shots on target

Gosport Borough

Gosport Borough

Poole Town

6

5

Corners

Gosport Borough

Gosport Borough

Poole Town

5

4