Postmatch editorial

The pre-match tension never quite broke

The final score was Stevenage 1-1 Guiseley after extra time. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.

The late equaliser came from William Longbottom 83', which kept the game level at the finish.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Stevenage led Corners 5-1, even though the scoreboard went another way. Stevenage also shaded Total shots 12-6.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Stevenage the favourite at 83.3% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Stevenage

83.3%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Corners

Stevenage

Stevenage

Guiseley

5

1

Total shots

Stevenage

Stevenage

Guiseley

12

6

Shots on target

Stevenage

Stevenage

Guiseley

4

3