Postmatch editorial
Hanley Town upset the pre-match prices
The final score was Hanley Town 2-1 Leicester Road. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
The decisive turn arrived late when Hanley Town scored 77' for Hanley Town.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Hanley Town led Shots on target 5-0. Hanley Town also shaded Possession 56%-44%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Leicester Road the favourite at 58.8% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Leicester Road
58.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Hanley TownHanley Town
Leicester Road
5
0
Possession
Hanley TownHanley Town
Leicester Road
56%
44%
Corners
Hanley TownHanley Town
Leicester Road
5
4