Postmatch editorial
The pre-match tension never quite broke
The final score was Wigan Athletic 2-2 Barrow after extra time. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.
The late equaliser came from Will Aimson 89', which kept the game level at the finish.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Wigan Athletic led Shots on target 6-3, even though the scoreboard went another way. Wigan Athletic also shaded Total shots 12-5.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Wigan Athletic the favourite at 64.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Wigan Athletic
64.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic
Barrow
6
3
Total shots
Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic
Barrow
12
5
Possession
Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic
Barrow
55%
45%