Postmatch editorial

Kidderminster Harriers flipped the prices on their head

The final score was Kidderminster Harriers 2-0 Halifax Town. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

Amari Morgan-Smith put the first mark on the match 3', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Kidderminster Harriers led Shots on target 6-0. Kidderminster Harriers also shaded Total shots 12-4.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Halifax Town the favourite at 40.0% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Halifax Town

40.0%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Kidderminster Harriers

Kidderminster Harriers

Halifax Town

6

0

Total shots

Kidderminster Harriers

Kidderminster Harriers

Halifax Town

12

4

Corners

Kidderminster Harriers

Kidderminster Harriers

Halifax Town

3

1