Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Horbury Town 1-0 1874 Northwich. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Horbury Town put the first mark on the match 72', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: 1874 Northwich led Corners 1-3, even though the scoreboard went another way. 1874 Northwich also shaded Possession 43%-57%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made 1874 Northwich the favourite at 54.8% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
1874 Northwich
54.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
1874 NorthwichHorbury Town
1874 Northwich
1
3
Possession
1874 NorthwichHorbury Town
1874 Northwich
43%
57%