Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Walsall 0-4 Charlton Athletic. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
The decisive turn arrived late when Tyreece Campbell scored 90+2' for Charlton Athletic.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Charlton Athletic led Shots on target 2-6. Walsall also shaded Corners 5-3.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Walsall the favourite at 42.1% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Walsall
42.1%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Charlton AthleticWalsall
Charlton Athletic
2
6
Corners
WalsallWalsall
Charlton Athletic
5
3
Total shots
Charlton AthleticWalsall
Charlton Athletic
6
8