Postmatch editorial
South Shields made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was South Shields 4-0 Spalding United. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Paul Blackett put the first mark on the match 7', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: South Shields led Shots on target 6-1. South Shields also shaded Total shots 13-3.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made South Shields the favourite at 66.7% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
South Shields
66.7%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
South ShieldsSouth Shields
Spalding United
6
1
Total shots
South ShieldsSouth Shields
Spalding United
13
3
Possession
South ShieldsSouth Shields
Spalding United
69%
31%