Postmatch editorial
Halifax Town made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Southport 1-3 Halifax Town. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
W. Harris put the first mark on the match 4', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Halifax Town led Shots on target 7-9. Southport also shaded Corners 6-4.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Halifax Town the favourite at 58.0% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Halifax Town
58.0%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Halifax TownSouthport
Halifax Town
7
9
Corners
SouthportSouthport
Halifax Town
6
4
Possession
Halifax TownSouthport
Halifax Town
45%
55%