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%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Cheltenham Town

Rotherham United

Cheltenham Town

2

3

Corners

Rotherham United

Rotherham United

Cheltenham Town

2

1

Possession

Rotherham United

Rotherham United

Cheltenham Town

55%

45%