Postmatch editorial
The pre-match tension never quite broke
The final score was Salford City 1-1 Lincoln City after extra time. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.
The late equaliser came from Kelly N'Mai 90+3', which kept the game level at the finish.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Salford City led Corners 8-6, even though the scoreboard went another way. Lincoln City also shaded Total shots 11-13.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Lincoln City the favourite at 44.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Lincoln City
44.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
Salford CitySalford City
Lincoln City
8
6
Total shots
Lincoln CitySalford City
Lincoln City
11
13
Possession
Lincoln CitySalford City
Lincoln City
48%
52%