Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Sheffield United 2-3 Preston North End. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Liam Lindsay put the first mark on the match 5', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Preston North End led Shots on target 3-6. Sheffield United also shaded Possession 69%-31%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Sheffield United the favourite at 62.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Sheffield United
62.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Preston North EndSheffield United
Preston North End
3
6
Possession
Sheffield UnitedSheffield United
Preston North End
69%
31%
Corners
Sheffield UnitedSheffield United
Preston North End
10
5