Postmatch editorial

Port Vale made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Port Vale 1-0 Fleetwood Town. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Jordan Shipley put the first mark on the match 45+2', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Port Vale led Shots on target 4-1. Fleetwood Town also shaded Possession 45%-55%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Port Vale the favourite at 55.7% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Port Vale

55.7%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Port Vale

Port Vale

Fleetwood Town

4

1

Possession

Fleetwood Town

Port Vale

Fleetwood Town

45%

55%

Total shots

Fleetwood Town

Port Vale

Fleetwood Town

13

15