Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Exeter City

The final score was Halifax Town 0-2 Exeter City. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Danny Andrew put the first mark on the match 2', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Exeter City led Shots on target 4-7. Exeter City also shaded Total shots 7-12.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Exeter City the favourite at 49.8% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Exeter City

49.8%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Exeter City

Halifax Town

Exeter City

4

7

Total shots

Exeter City

Halifax Town

Exeter City

7

12

Corners

Exeter City

Halifax Town

Exeter City

2

3