Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Hastings United
The final score was Hastings United 2-1 Erith & Belvedere. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Bailey Akehurst scored 83' for Hastings United.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Hastings United led Shots on target 9-1. Hastings United also shaded Total shots 15-4.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Hastings United the favourite at 65.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Hastings United
65.6%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Hastings UnitedHastings United
Erith & Belvedere
9
1
Total shots
Hastings UnitedHastings United
Erith & Belvedere
15
4
Corners
Hastings UnitedHastings United
Erith & Belvedere
4
3