Postmatch editorial
Hampton & Richmond upset the pre-match prices
The final score was Merthyr Town 0-1 Hampton & Richmond. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Craig Fasanmade put the first mark on the match 72', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Merthyr Town led Total shots 11-4, even though the scoreboard went another way. Hampton & Richmond also shaded Possession 44%-56%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Merthyr Town the favourite at 48.9% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Merthyr Town
48.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
Merthyr TownMerthyr Town
Hampton & Richmond
11
4
Possession
Hampton & RichmondMerthyr Town
Hampton & Richmond
44%
56%
Shots on target
Merthyr Town
Hampton & Richmond
2
2