Postmatch editorial

Swindon Town flipped the prices on their head

The final score was Rotherham United 1-2 Swindon Town after penalties. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

Rotherham United struck first through Sam Nombe 5', but Swindon Town recovered and flipped the match.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Swindon Town led Shots on target 3-11. Swindon Town also shaded Total shots 10-18.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Rotherham United the favourite at 43.4% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Rotherham United

43.4%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Swindon Town

Rotherham United

Swindon Town

3

11

Total shots

Swindon Town

Rotherham United

Swindon Town

10

18

Corners

Swindon Town

Rotherham United

Swindon Town

4

9