Postmatch editorial

Neither side managed to pull the match clear

The final score was Scarborough Athletic 2-2 Oxford City. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.

The late equaliser came from Canice Carroll 90+8', which kept the game level at the finish.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Scarborough Athletic led Shots on target 7-3, even though the scoreboard went another way. Scarborough Athletic also shaded Total shots 16-8.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Oxford City the favourite at 42.0% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Oxford City

42.0%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Scarborough Athletic

Scarborough Athletic

Oxford City

7

3

Total shots

Scarborough Athletic

Scarborough Athletic

Oxford City

16

8

Corners

Scarborough Athletic

Scarborough Athletic

Oxford City

4

2