Postmatch editorial

Wealdstone flipped the prices on their head

The final score was Wealdstone 1-0 Southend United. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

Olufela Olomola put the first mark on the match 19', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Wealdstone led Possession 67%-33%. Wealdstone also shaded Total shots 7-5.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Southend United the favourite at 55.6% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Southend United

55.6%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Possession

Wealdstone

Wealdstone

Southend United

67%

33%

Total shots

Wealdstone

Wealdstone

Southend United

7

5

Shots on target

Wealdstone

Southend United

3

3