Postmatch editorial

Newport County followed the pre-match prices

The final score was Newport County 2-0 Oldham Athletic. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when Shane McLoughlin scored 80' for Newport County.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Newport County led Corners 8-2. Newport County also shaded Total shots 11-6.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Newport County the favourite at 57.1% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Newport County

57.1%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Corners

Newport County

Newport County

Oldham Athletic

8

2

Total shots

Newport County

Newport County

Oldham Athletic

11

6

Shots on target

Newport County

Newport County

Oldham Athletic

4

3