Postmatch editorial
The prices said close and the pitch agreed
The final score was Salford City 1-1 Shrewsbury Town 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 Kyrell Malcolm 77', which kept the game level at the finish.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Salford City led Possession 72%-28%, even though the scoreboard went another way. Salford City also shaded Corners 8-2.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Salford City the favourite at 64.1% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Salford City
64.1%
Key stats
Match numbers
Possession
Salford CitySalford City
Shrewsbury Town
72%
28%
Corners
Salford CitySalford City
Shrewsbury Town
8
2
Shots on target
Salford CitySalford City
Shrewsbury Town
5
3