Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Salford City
The final score was Salford City 2-0 Cheltenham Town. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Francis Okoronkwo put the first mark on the match 20', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Salford City led Shots on target 7-3. Salford City also shaded Total shots 15-9.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Salford City the favourite at 46.0% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Salford City
46.0%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Salford CitySalford City
Cheltenham Town
7
3
Total shots
Salford CitySalford City
Cheltenham Town
15
9
Possession
Salford CitySalford City
Cheltenham Town
53%
47%