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%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Corners

Halifax Town

Oldham Athletic

Halifax Town

1

5

Shots on target

Oldham Athletic

Oldham Athletic

Halifax Town

9

5

Total shots

Oldham Athletic

Oldham Athletic

Halifax Town

12

11