Postmatch editorial
The pre-match tension never quite broke
The final score was Stoke City 1-1 Hull City after extra time. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.
George Hirst put the first mark on the match 7', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Hull City led Corners 1-4, even though the scoreboard went another way. Hull City also shaded Total shots 10-18.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Stoke City the favourite at 45.4% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Stoke City
45.4%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
Hull CityStoke City
Hull City
1
4
Total shots
Hull CityStoke City
Hull City
10
18
Shots on target
Hull CityStoke City
Hull City
4
6