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%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Port Vale

Stockport County

Port Vale

2

4

Corners

Stockport County

Stockport County

Port Vale

7

1

Possession

Stockport County

Stockport County

Port Vale

66%

34%