Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Halesowen Town 1-3 Handsworth Parramore. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
The decisive turn arrived late when Handsworth Parramore scored 89' for Handsworth Parramore.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Halesowen Town led Shots on target 19-5, even though the scoreboard went another way. Halesowen Town also shaded Total shots 33-6.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Halesowen Town the favourite at 72.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Halesowen Town
72.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Halesowen TownHalesowen Town
Handsworth Parramore
19
5
Total shots
Halesowen TownHalesowen Town
Handsworth Parramore
33
6
Corners
Halesowen TownHalesowen Town
Handsworth Parramore
13
1