Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Leyton Orient

The final score was Leyton Orient 4-1 Newport County. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Dan Agyei put the first mark on the match 1', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Leyton Orient led Shots on target 6-1. Leyton Orient also shaded Total shots 10-5.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Leyton Orient the favourite at 77.8% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Leyton Orient

77.8%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

Newport County

6

1

Total shots

Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

Newport County

10

5

Corners

Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

Newport County

5

2