Postmatch editorial
Neither side managed to pull the match clear
The final score was Grimsby Town 2-2 Manchester United after extra time. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.
The late equaliser came from Harry Maguire 89', which kept the game level at the finish.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Manchester United led Shots on target 4-9, even though the scoreboard went another way. Manchester United also shaded Total shots 10-28.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Manchester United the favourite at 87.7% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Manchester United
87.7%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Manchester UnitedGrimsby Town
Manchester United
4
9
Total shots
Manchester UnitedGrimsby Town
Manchester United
10
28
Possession
Manchester UnitedGrimsby Town
Manchester United
30%
70%