Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Stockport County 1-2 Port Vale. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Martin Sherif 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: Port Vale led Shots on target 2-4. Stockport County also shaded Corners 7-1.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Stockport County the favourite at 75.8% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Stockport County
75.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Port ValeStockport County
Port Vale
2
4
Corners
Stockport CountyStockport County
Port Vale
7
1
Possession
Stockport CountyStockport County
Port Vale
66%
34%