Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Shrewsbury Town

The final score was Sutton United 1-2 Shrewsbury Town after penalties. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Sutton United struck first through Kai Jennings 69', but Shrewsbury Town recovered and flipped the match.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Shrewsbury Town led Shots on target 3-8. Sutton United also shaded Possession 71%-29%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Shrewsbury Town the favourite at 42.9% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Shrewsbury Town

42.9%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Shrewsbury Town

Sutton United

Shrewsbury Town

3

8

Possession

Sutton United

Sutton United

Shrewsbury Town

71%

29%

Corners

Sutton United

Sutton United

Shrewsbury Town

13

4