Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Long Melford 0-4 Kirkley & Pakefield. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
The decisive turn arrived late when Kirkley & Pakefield scored 90+3' for Kirkley & Pakefield.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Kirkley & Pakefield led Shots on target 3-8. Kirkley & Pakefield also shaded Corners 1-6.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Long Melford the favourite at 44.4% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Long Melford
44.4%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Kirkley & PakefieldLong Melford
Kirkley & Pakefield
3
8
Corners
Kirkley & PakefieldLong Melford
Kirkley & Pakefield
1
6
Possession
Kirkley & PakefieldLong Melford
Kirkley & Pakefield
44%
56%