Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Grays Athletic 1-4 Witham Town. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
The decisive turn arrived late when Witham Town scored 90+2' for Witham Town.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Witham Town led Corners 3-7. Witham Town also shaded Shots on target 6-8.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Grays Athletic the favourite at 43.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Grays Athletic
43.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
Witham TownGrays Athletic
Witham Town
3
7
Shots on target
Witham TownGrays Athletic
Witham Town
6
8
Possession
Grays AthleticGrays Athletic
Witham Town
51%
49%