Postmatch editorial
Charlton Athletic made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Southend United 3-4 Charlton Athletic after penalties. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Gassan Ahadme scored 120+1' for Charlton Athletic.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Southend United led Corners 5-2, even though the scoreboard went another way. Southend United also shaded Possession 55%-45%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Charlton Athletic the favourite at 49.1% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Charlton Athletic
49.1%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
Southend UnitedSouthend United
Charlton Athletic
5
2
Possession
Southend UnitedSouthend United
Charlton Athletic
55%
45%
Total shots
Southend UnitedSouthend United
Charlton Athletic
20
17