Postmatch editorial
The pre-match tension never quite broke
The final score was Tranmere Rovers 2-2 Rochdale after extra time. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.
The late equaliser came from Zain Silcott-Duberry 85', which kept the game level at the finish.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Tranmere Rovers led Shots on target 6-2, even though the scoreboard went another way. Tranmere Rovers also shaded Total shots 16-7.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Rochdale the favourite at 41.8% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Rochdale
41.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers
Rochdale
6
2
Total shots
Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers
Rochdale
16
7
Corners
Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers
Rochdale
4
3