Postmatch editorial
The pre-match tension never quite broke
The final score was West Ham United 1-1 Southampton. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.
The late equaliser came from Lesley Ugochukwu 90+3', which kept the game level at the finish.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Southampton led Corners 2-5, even though the scoreboard went another way. Southampton also shaded Total shots 12-15.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made West Ham United the favourite at 62.9% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
West Ham United
62.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
SouthamptonWest Ham United
Southampton
2
5
Total shots
SouthamptonWest Ham United
Southampton
12
15
Possession
West Ham UnitedWest Ham United
Southampton
52%
48%