Postmatch editorial
Leyton Orient flipped the prices on their head
The final score was Leyton Orient 2-0 Oxford United. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
The decisive turn arrived late when Idris El Mizouni scored 88' for Leyton Orient.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Leyton Orient led Total shots 12-6. Leyton Orient also shaded Corners 7-2.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Oxford United the favourite at 45.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Oxford United
45.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
Leyton OrientLeyton Orient
Oxford United
12
6
Corners
Leyton OrientLeyton Orient
Oxford United
7
2
Shots on target
Leyton OrientLeyton Orient
Oxford United
3
2