Postmatch editorial

Stevenage flipped the prices on their head

The final score was Wycombe Wanderers 1-2 Stevenage. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

The decisive turn arrived late when Josh Magennis scored 90+5' for Stevenage.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Stevenage led Shots on target 3-5. Wycombe Wanderers also shaded Possession 59%-41%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Wycombe Wanderers the favourite at 44.4% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Wycombe Wanderers

44.4%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Stevenage

Wycombe Wanderers

Stevenage

3

5

Possession

Wycombe Wanderers

Wycombe Wanderers

Stevenage

59%

41%

Corners

Wycombe Wanderers

Wycombe Wanderers

Stevenage

4

3