Postmatch editorial

Wrexham flipped the prices on their head

The final score was Oxford United 0-1 Wrexham. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

Josh Windass put the first mark on the match 40', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Oxford United led Total shots 19-11, even though the scoreboard went another way. Oxford United also shaded Corners 9-5.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Oxford United the favourite at 41.9% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Oxford United

41.9%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Total shots

Oxford United

Oxford United

Wrexham

19

11

Corners

Oxford United

Oxford United

Wrexham

9

5

Possession

Wrexham

Oxford United

Wrexham

45%

55%