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Few things in betting are more frustrating than watching your carefully chosen player get substituted early, taking your bet down with them before the match has even found its rhythm. Sub Swap is designed to solve exactly that problem, keeping your bet alive even when the player you backed leaves the pitch. With this feature, your wager doesn’t die with a substitution — it seamlessly transfers to the replacement, giving you continued action and a fairer shot at winning.
Sub Swap is available to customers aged 18 and over in the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland. It applies across both online and retail betting (over the counter only, excluding Self-Service Betting Terminals) and is clearly marked with a green “S” Sub Swap icon on qualifying competitions and markets. If you see that icon, you know you’re covered.
The core idea behind Sub Swap is simple but powerful. When you place a bet on a qualifying player market and that player is substituted before the market is settled, your bet automatically switches to the substitute who replaces them. If that substitute is later taken off as well, the bet passes on again to the next replacement. This process continues until the final whistle, keeping your bet active for the full 90 minutes of normal time, including injury time.
One of the biggest advantages of Sub Swap is that it works automatically. There is no opt-in required, no buttons to press, and no settings to activate. If the market and competition qualify, Sub Swap is applied by default. This means you can focus on your selections rather than worrying about substitutions disrupting your bet.
Sub Swap is available on both pre-match and in-play bets, covering singles, multiples, and Bet Builder selections, including selected enhanced offers. Whether you’re building a complex accumulator or placing a single bet on a star forward, the feature applies equally as long as the market qualifies. This flexibility makes Sub Swap particularly appealing to bettors who enjoy player-focused markets and in-depth bet construction.
The feature applies only to selected competitions and leagues, which include many of the world’s biggest and most popular tournaments. These range from domestic leagues such as the English Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, La Liga, Ligue 1, and the Eredivisie, to major international competitions like the FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Championship, UEFA Nations League, and Champions League. Domestic cup competitions such as the FA Cup and EFL Cup are also included from specific rounds onward. Availability is always clearly indicated by the Sub Swap icon, so there’s no guesswork involved.
Sub Swap applies to a wide range of popular player-based markets. These include First Goalscorer, Last Goalscorer, Anytime Goalscorer, To Score 2+ Goals, To Score 3+ Goals, Player Shots, Player Shots on Target, Player Assists, and To Be Booked. These are some of the most commonly used markets in football betting, making Sub Swap relevant for a large portion of player-focused wagers.
To qualify, all you need to do is place a bet on a qualifying player market within an eligible competition. For example, you might back a forward to register one or more shots on target, or select an attacking midfielder to provide an assist. If that player is substituted before the market is settled, your bet doesn’t end — it transfers automatically to the substitute, at the same odds as your original selection.
Importantly, the odds do not change when Sub Swap is applied. Your bet continues under the same terms you originally agreed to, which ensures transparency and fairness. There is no re-pricing, no recalculation, and no reduction in potential winnings simply because a substitution has occurred.
If more than one substitute enters the pitch at the same time, the system determines which player your bet transfers to using official match data. This ensures consistency and accuracy in how Sub Swap is applied. From the bettor’s perspective, the process is seamless and requires no intervention.
Cash out is not available on Sub Swap legs. Once your bet includes a Sub Swap selection, that specific leg cannot be cashed out, even after a substitution occurs. While this may change in the future, for now it’s important to place Sub Swap bets with the intention of seeing them settled at full time.
All Sub Swap bets are settled at the end of the 90 minutes of normal time, including injury time. Extra time and penalties are not included. If a match goes beyond regulation, Sub Swap does not apply during those additional periods. This keeps the rules clear and aligned with standard market settlement practices.
Winnings from bets that include Sub Swap are paid out in full as cash, provided the bet wins. There are no deductions or special conditions applied to payouts simply because Sub Swap was used. If your final substituted player lands the required outcome, you are paid exactly as you would be with any other winning bet.
A key strength of Sub Swap is how it handles multiple substitutions. If your original player is replaced, the bet passes to the substitute. If that substitute is later replaced as well, the bet passes again. For example, if you back Erling Haaland and he is substituted by Omar Marmoush, your bet transfers to Marmoush. If Marmoush is then replaced by Oscar Bobb, the bet passes on again. The original player will still appear in your betslip, while the final player who finishes the match will be shown as the active selection.
This chain-style substitution handling ensures that your bet stays alive regardless of how many changes occur in that position. In modern football, where rotation and tactical substitutions are common, this feature adds real value and peace of mind.
Sub Swap is available both online and in retail shops, provided the bet is placed over the counter. It does not apply to bets placed on Self-Service Betting Terminals. This distinction is important for retail customers, who should ensure they place their bets with staff if they want Sub Swap coverage.
As with all promotions and features, standard terms and conditions apply. Payment restrictions and account limitations may affect eligibility, and the operator reserves the right to amend or cancel the promotion where required by law, regulation, or to prevent fraud and abuse. Any changes will not affect customers who have already commenced play under the existing terms.
Safeguards are also in place to prevent misuse. Accounts suspected of fraudulent activity, sharing details, or abusing promotions may have winnings withheld or accounts restricted. These measures help ensure the feature remains fair and available to genuine customers.
In short, Sub Swap is built to reflect the realities of modern football and modern betting. It removes one of the most common frustrations faced by bettors, rewards smarter player-based selections, and keeps you involved from kick-off to the final whistle. If you see the green “S” icon, you know your bet has backup — and in a game where substitutions can change everything, that can make all the difference.
