Postmatch editorial
Southport upset the pre-match prices
The final score was Southport 3-2 Radcliffe Borough. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Momodou Touray put the first mark on the match 42', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Southport led Shots on target 9-5. Southport also shaded Total shots 17-12.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Radcliffe Borough the favourite at 49.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Radcliffe Borough
49.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
SouthportSouthport
Radcliffe Borough
9
5
Total shots
SouthportSouthport
Radcliffe Borough
17
12
Corners
Radcliffe BoroughSouthport
Radcliffe Borough
5
8