Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Skelmersdale United 2-0 Vauxhall Motors. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Skelmersdale United put the first mark on the match 34', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Skelmersdale United led Shots on target 4-2. Skelmersdale United also shaded Possession 57%-43%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Vauxhall Motors the favourite at 45.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Vauxhall Motors
45.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Skelmersdale UnitedSkelmersdale United
Vauxhall Motors
4
2
Possession
Skelmersdale UnitedSkelmersdale United
Vauxhall Motors
57%
43%
Corners
Vauxhall MotorsSkelmersdale United
Vauxhall Motors
4
5