Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Mansfield Town 5-2 Luton Town. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Nathan Moriah-Welsh put the first mark on the match 17', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Mansfield Town led Total shots 21-12. Mansfield Town also shaded Shots on target 6-4.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Luton Town the favourite at 45.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Luton Town
45.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
Mansfield TownMansfield Town
Luton Town
21
12
Shots on target
Mansfield TownMansfield Town
Luton Town
6
4
Corners
Luton TownMansfield Town
Luton Town
4
7