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%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Skelmersdale United

Skelmersdale United

Vauxhall Motors

4

2

Possession

Skelmersdale United

Skelmersdale United

Vauxhall Motors

57%

43%

Corners

Vauxhall Motors

Skelmersdale United

Vauxhall Motors

4

5