Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Hartlepool United 3-1 Harrogate Town. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Callum Cooke put the first mark on the match 41', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Hartlepool United led Total shots 14-2. Hartlepool United also shaded Shots on target 6-2.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Harrogate Town the favourite at 44.0% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Harrogate Town
44.0%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
Hartlepool UnitedHartlepool United
Harrogate Town
14
2
Shots on target
Hartlepool UnitedHartlepool United
Harrogate Town
6
2
Corners
Hartlepool UnitedHartlepool United
Harrogate Town
8
2