Postmatch editorial

The scoreboard moved against the market favourite

The final score was Slough Town 2-1 Altrincham. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

Ansu Janneh put the first mark on the match 33', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Slough Town led Total shots 12-6. Slough Town also shaded Possession 59%-41%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Altrincham the favourite at 57.6% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Altrincham

57.6%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Total shots

Slough Town

Slough Town

Altrincham

12

6

Possession

Slough Town

Slough Town

Altrincham

59%

41%

Shots on target

Slough Town

Altrincham

4

4