Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Tranmere Rovers 1-2 Oldham Athletic. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Tranmere Rovers struck first through Connor Jennings 9', but Oldham Athletic recovered and flipped the match.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Tranmere Rovers led Corners 10-2, even though the scoreboard went another way. Tranmere Rovers also shaded Total shots 17-9.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Tranmere Rovers the favourite at 44.3% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Tranmere Rovers
44.3%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers
Oldham Athletic
10
2
Total shots
Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers
Oldham Athletic
17
9
Possession
Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers
Oldham Athletic
59%
41%