Postmatch editorial

Morecambe made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Worthing 0-2 Morecambe. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when Rhys Williams scored 88' for Morecambe.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Morecambe led Shots on target 4-5. Worthing also shaded Possession 55%-45%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Morecambe the favourite at 47.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Morecambe

47.6%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Morecambe

Worthing

Morecambe

4

5

Possession

Worthing

Worthing

Morecambe

55%

45%

Corners

Worthing

Worthing

Morecambe

6

5