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%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
Slough TownSlough Town
Altrincham
12
6
Possession
Slough TownSlough Town
Altrincham
59%
41%
Shots on target
Slough Town
Altrincham
4
4