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%
Key stats
Match numbers
Possession
WealdstoneWealdstone
Southend United
67%
33%
Total shots
WealdstoneWealdstone
Southend United
7
5
Shots on target
Wealdstone
Southend United
3
3