Billy Sharp goal helps punter turn £2 into over £21,000

A 45th minute goal from Billy Sharp helped one Ladbrokes customer land £21,000 from a £2 stake by half-time in Saturday’s 3pm matches.

The plucky online punter picked eight teams to be winning their games by the halfway stage.

But with half-time whistles being blown around the country, our mystery bettor looked to be in trouble, with only seven of his eight selections winning.

Thankfully for our eight-fold hero, Billy Sharp popped up at the back post at Bramall Lane to give Sheffield United the lead against Wigan Athletic and save the bet.

Elsewhere, half-time leads for Nottingham Forest, Peterborough United, Colchester United, Wrexham, AFC Fylde, Newport County and Sunderland ensured the punter pocketed a whopping £21,224.72.

Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: “What a weekend our plucky punter had. Sheffield United’s Billy Sharp played a huge part in this success story but full credit goes to the brains behind this bet!”

Ladbrokes Latest Betting:

BET SLIP IN FULL

To be winning at half-time

Nottingham Forest (v Leeds) – 4/1

Peterborough (v Burton) – 5/2

Colchester (v Lincoln) – 27/10

Wrexham (v Chesterfield) – 13/5

AFC Fylde (v Maidenhead United) – 15/8

Newport County (v Morecambe)  – 31/20

Sunderland (v Southend) – 17/10

Sheffield United (v Wigan) – 13/10

TOTAL STAKE – £2

TOTAL RETURNS – £21,224.72

All Odds and Markets correct as of date of publication