Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Southampton
The final score was Preston North End 1-3 Southampton. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Cyle Larin scored 90+1' for Southampton.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Preston North End led Corners 10-5, even though the scoreboard went another way. Southampton also shaded Possession 46%-54%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Southampton the favourite at 52.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Southampton
52.6%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
Preston North EndPreston North End
Southampton
10
5
Possession
SouthamptonPreston North End
Southampton
46%
54%
Total shots
SouthamptonPreston North End
Southampton
16
18