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%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
Grimsby TownGrimsby Town
Wealdstone
12
6
Corners
Grimsby TownGrimsby Town
Wealdstone
5
2
Shots on target
Grimsby TownGrimsby Town
Wealdstone
4
3