Postmatch editorial

The scoreboard moved against the market favourite

The final score was Grimsby Town 0-1 Wealdstone. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

The decisive turn arrived late when Alex Reid scored 90' for Wealdstone.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Grimsby Town led Total shots 12-6, even though the scoreboard went another way. Grimsby Town also shaded Corners 5-2.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Grimsby Town the favourite at 61.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Grimsby Town

61.5%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Total shots

Grimsby Town

Grimsby Town

Wealdstone

12

6

Corners

Grimsby Town

Grimsby Town

Wealdstone

5

2

Shots on target

Grimsby Town

Grimsby Town

Wealdstone

4

3