Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Oldham Athletic
The final score was Oldham Athletic 3-1 Northampton Town. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Michael Mellon put the first mark on the match 3', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Oldham Athletic led Shots on target 10-1. Northampton Town also shaded Corners 4-7.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Oldham Athletic the favourite at 40.9% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Oldham Athletic
40.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Oldham AthleticOldham Athletic
Northampton Town
10
1
Corners
Northampton TownOldham Athletic
Northampton Town
4
7
Total shots
Oldham AthleticOldham Athletic
Northampton Town
13
11