Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Oldham Athletic
The final score was Oldham Athletic 4-2 Halifax Town. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Mike Fondop put the first mark on the match 10', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Halifax Town led Corners 1-5, even though the scoreboard went another way. Oldham Athletic also shaded Shots on target 9-5.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Oldham Athletic the favourite at 51.3% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Oldham Athletic
51.3%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
Halifax TownOldham Athletic
Halifax Town
1
5
Shots on target
Oldham AthleticOldham Athletic
Halifax Town
9
5
Total shots
Oldham AthleticOldham Athletic
Halifax Town
12
11