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%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Halifax Town

Southport

Halifax Town

7

9

Corners

Southport

Southport

Halifax Town

6

4

Possession

Halifax Town

Southport

Halifax Town

45%

55%