Postmatch editorial
Cheltenham Town flipped the prices on their head
The final score was Rotherham United 1-3 Cheltenham Town. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Joel Colwill put the first mark on the match 36', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Cheltenham Town led Shots on target 2-3. Rotherham United also shaded Corners 2-1.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Rotherham United the favourite at 70.4% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Rotherham United
70.4%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Cheltenham TownRotherham United
Cheltenham Town
2
3
Corners
Rotherham UnitedRotherham United
Cheltenham Town
2
1
Possession
Rotherham UnitedRotherham United
Cheltenham Town
55%
45%