中文The biggest wins in betting on Wokington matches
The football club from Cumbria, known as the Reds, has repeatedly given fans and bettors moments of triumph. Workington matches have often been the basis for large payouts thanks to high odds on underdog results.
Confrontation against Carlisle
Carlisle, as a professional club with experience in the top divisions, was considered the clear favourite. The odds for their victory at Finestwager Casino were around 1.50, while the odds for Wokington's success were 4.00 and above. The match took place at Borrow Park Stadium in Workington, where the atmosphere was heated thanks to the local fans.
The game started cautiously: Carlisle dominated the first half, creating several dangerous moments, but the Reds' defence, led by Steven Swinglehurst, held firm. In the second half, Workington took the initiative. In the 55th minute, striker David Norris opened the scoring with a precise shot after a counterattack. Carlisle responded, but goalkeeper Alex Mitchell parried a key shot. In the 82nd minute, Josh Galloway doubled the lead with a penalty kick. The final score of 2-1 in favour of Workington came as a shock.
This victory brought big winnings to bettors who took a chance on the underdog. A single £100 bet at odds of 5.00 returned £500. Another case was a bet on the exact score of 2-1 at odds of 12.00, which paid off 12 times over.
Sensational victory against Hyde in the 2024 Northern Premier League
In March 2024, Workington hosted Hyde at Borrow Park in the Northern Premier League. Hyde were leading the table with a run of five wins, and the bookmakers gave them odds of 2.05, while Workington were at 3.00. The match was decisive for the playoffs, and the visitors were expected to dominate.
The first half was evenly matched: Hyde had 60% possession, but Workington counterattacked sharply. In the 28th minute, Kai Nugent equalised after a mistake by the Hyde defence - 1:1. In the second half, the Reds increased the pressure. In the 62nd minute, Bruce Strachan scored with a header from a corner, and in the 78th minute, Jamie Allen sealed the victory with a long-range shot. The final score of 3:1 in favour of Workington turned the table upside down.
High odds on the handicap and total made this match a gold mine. A bet on Wokington to win with a 0.5 handicap at 1.80 returned £180 for £100. More daring bettors on the exact score of 3-1 (odds of 15.00) won £1,500. Total payouts are estimated at £20,000, including bets on goals by key players.
Triumph over Wrexham Town in February 2025
In February 2025, Workington travelled to face Division leaders Worshop Town. Worshop had a perfect home record, and the odds on them winning were 1.40, while the Reds were at 6.00. The match at Sandy Lane Stadium was sold out, as it would determine the top positions in the table.
Workop started aggressively, scoring in the 12th minute, but Workington did not break. In the 35th minute, Efe Eric Ambrose equalised with a shot from 20 metres. In the second half, the Reds turned the game around: in the 58th minute, David Simington scored from a set piece, and in the 72nd minute, Steven Rigg completed his brace. The final whistle confirmed a 3-2 victory, despite a late goal from the hosts.
This victory was one of the most profitable. Bets on the underdog at 6.00 brought in £600 for £100. On the total over 2.5 (odds 1.90) and the visitors' victory - a combo with a payout of £1140 for £100. One bettor won £5000 on the exact score. Total winnings are estimated to have exceeded £30,000.
Draw with Penrith AFC in the 2025 Cup
In July 2025, Workington faced Penrith AFC, their regional neighbours, in a club friendly. Penrith, as the favourites from the higher league, had odds of 1.80 to win, while Workington had odds of 4.50. The away match was a test for the Reds ahead of the season.
Penrith took a 1-0 lead in the 20th minute, but Warkington responded in the 45th minute with a goal from Bradley Strachan. The second half was tense, with the hosts pressing but Mitchell saving twice. In the 88th minute, Allen equalised to make it 1-1. The draw was a shock, given Penrith's form.
The odds for a draw (3.50) and under 2.5 (1.70) paid out £350 and £170 for £100 respectively. A combo bet on a draw and both teams scoring returned £700. Total winnings were around £15,000.