Postmatch editorial
Highworth Town upset the pre-match prices
The final score was Wantage Town 1-2 Highworth Town. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Highworth Town put the first mark on the match 7', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Highworth Town led Shots on target 2-6. Highworth Town also shaded Corners 8-11.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Wantage Town the favourite at 41.7% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Wantage Town
41.7%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Highworth TownWantage Town
Highworth Town
2
6
Corners
Highworth TownWantage Town
Highworth Town
8
11
Possession
Highworth TownWantage Town
Highworth Town
48%
52%