Postmatch editorial
The pre-match tension never quite broke
The final score was Wrexham 1-1 Bristol Rovers. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.
The late equaliser came from Matty James 76', which kept the game level at the finish.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Wrexham led Shots on target 5-2, even though the scoreboard went another way. Wrexham also shaded Total shots 14-5.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Wrexham the favourite at 71.4% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Wrexham
71.4%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
WrexhamWrexham
Bristol Rovers
5
2
Total shots
WrexhamWrexham
Bristol Rovers
14
5
Possession
WrexhamWrexham
Bristol Rovers
65%
35%