Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Southend United
The final score was Southend United 4-1 Folkestone Invicta. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Josh Walker scored 83' for Southend United.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Southend United led Shots on target 11-3. Southend United also shaded Total shots 24-5.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Southend United the favourite at 72.7% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Southend United
72.7%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Southend UnitedSouthend United
Folkestone Invicta
11
3
Total shots
Southend UnitedSouthend United
Folkestone Invicta
24
5
Possession
Southend UnitedSouthend United
Folkestone Invicta
67%
33%