Feature names
Power Sub, Super Sub, Sure Sub
Different labels can describe similar player-substitution rules.
Sub On Play On — bet365 substitution protection
Sub On Play On is bet365's substitution-protection feature for selected football player markets — called Sustituto+ in Spain, Suplente+ in Argentina, Substituição+ in Brazil and Sostituto+ in Italy. This guide explains how it works, what markets qualify and the best alternatives to compare.
Available UK options
Compare UK Super Sub-style sites, including William Hill Impact Sub and Betfred Sub Switch where available.
| Site | Feature | Available in | Bonus | Visit | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LiveScore Bet Primary recommendation | SUBPayout | UKIENG | Yes | Visit | 4.9 |
Midnite | Sub Hero | UKIE | Yes | Visit | 5.0 |
William Hill | Impact Sub | UKATCAIEITJPLTMO+2 more | Yes | Visit | 4.8 |
BetTOM | Sub On, Bet On | UK | Yes | Visit | 4.8 |
Betfred | Sub Switch | UK | Yes | Visit | 4.5 |
36Vegas | The Bet Must Go On | UK | Yes | Visit | 4.5 |
OctoBet | Pass The Stats | UK | Yes | Visit | 4.5 |
Country list from our bookmaker data. Always confirm eligibility on the operator site.
Feature names
Different labels can describe similar player-substitution rules.
Betslip check
The feature applies only when the selected market confirms it.
Market examples
Player markets where substitutions can affect settlement.
Availability
Availability, currency, payment methods and responsible-gambling tools can differ by country.
Best PowerSub betting sites
Confirm the current market label, country availability, payment methods and terms before betting.
Primary recommendation
Available in
LiveScore Bet UK Sub Payout covers selected marked pre-match and in-play player markets. Current terms name Premier League, Champions League excluding qualifying, Super Cup and Community Shield. Shots on target were checked on live and pre-match Premier League Player Picks on 13 September 2026. Check the specific badge and terms.
#2
Available in
Midnite Sub Hero covers selected marked pre-match and in-play player markets. Premier League shots on target at 1+–4+ were checked on 13 September 2026. UK terms also name Championship, FA Cup from round three, League Cup, Community Shield, Champions League, Europa League, UEFA Super Cup, World Cup and Euros. Local eligibility and market labels must be checked.
Available in
William Hill UK Impact Sub was observed on selected Premier League and La Liga player markets on 13 September 2026, both live and pre-match. Shots-on-target lines included at least 1, over 1, over 2 and over 3. Only marked selections qualify; UK markets should not be confused with Italian DUO or post/bar products.
#4
Available in
Bettom (EveryMatrix platform) offers Sub On, Bet On on selected Premier League, La Liga and Ligue 1 player markets. Confirmed: Anytime Goalscorer, Shots on Target, Total Shots, Total Goals, Assists, Fouls, Score or Assist, Player to Be Booked. Early Payout (2-Up) confirmed. Current promotions: daily 25% ACCA Boost (min 4 legs, min odds 2/1, per-leg min 1/2), 50% first-day casino losses refund up to £50, UK and Irish horse racing and greyhound racing from 10am daily. Check the bet slip and current UK terms before staking.
#5
Available in
Betfred UK Sub Switch applies to qualifying pre-match singles and Bet Builders. Bets placed in-play are excluded. Shots on target, shots, score, score or assist, assists, fouls conceded, cards and sent-off markets require the Sub Switch label. Checked 13 September 2026.
#6
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36Vegas lists The Bet Must Go On (also labelled Pass the Stats) on selected Premier League, La Liga and Ligue 1 player markets. Confirmed: Anytime Goalscorer, Shots on Target, Total Shots, Total Goals, Assists, Fouls, Score or Assist, and Player to Be Booked. Early Payout (2-Up) confirmed. Check current terms and market eligibility before staking.
How substitute betting works
You back a forward to score. If he is substituted before scoring and the direct replacement scores later, a qualifying PowerSub/Super Sub-style market can still settle as a winner.
Some operators include assist or score-or-assist markets. Data provider rules matter here, so check whether assists are settled by Opta or another official feed.
Shot markets are often where substitution protection has practical value. If the starter leaves early, the replacement may continue the same shot-count route.
Several Super Sub-style terms include bookings, fouls committed or fouls won. The exact list differs by operator, competition and market icon.
Sub On Play On is bet365's label for selected football player markets where a qualifying bet can continue with the direct replacement after a substitution. In Spain it is called Sustituto+, in Argentina Suplente+, in Brazil Substituição+, in Italy Sostituto+ — same product, localised name.
The bet should only be treated as eligible when the market and betslip clearly show the Sub On Play On (or Sustituto+) label and the current terms confirm the rule. Not every player market at bet365 includes this protection.
Sub On Play On typically applies to: anytime goalscorer, first goalscorer, player shots on target, player assists and player yellow cards — but only on markets showing the feature label. Singles, multiples and bet builders may have different rules; in-play bets and extra time are usually excluded.
The substitution protection means: if your selected player is substituted before completing the market outcome, the bet can transfer to the direct replacement on eligible markets. If the market does not show the Sub On Play On icon, normal settlement rules apply.
The closest direct alternatives are Betfair Safe Sub (or Sustituto+ in Spain), William Hill Impact Sub (available UK, Ireland, Spain and Italy), Unibet Power Sub (Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Ireland, Malta, Netherlands, Romania, Sweden, UK, France, Ontario, Italy), Paddy Power Super Sub, Sky Bet Super Sub and Betfred Sub Switch.
For Spanish-speaking markets, compare bet365 Sustituto+ against Betfair Sustituto+ and William Hill Impact Sub. For Brazil, compare bet365 Substituição+ against other operators available locally. The key check is whether the exact player market shows the protection label before placing a bet.
When comparing operators, ignore the brand name and focus on three things: does the exact market show the protection icon on the betslip, which competitions are covered, and what are the current terms for singles vs bet builders vs in-play bets.
Feature names to know
Different bookmakers use different names, but the key check is always the same: the market must clearly show that substitution protection applies.
France · Garantie Coaching
Garantie Coaching
PMU PLAY Garantie Coaching is the French substitute-protection wording on selected football player markets. It works like Super Sub, Power Sub and Impact Sub when the market is marked eligible.
Impact Sub on selected UK markets
Impact Sub
William Hill uses Impact Sub as its substitute-protection wording on selected player markets. Check the exact market and current terms.
Named Sub Switch feature
Sub Switch
Betfred Sub Switch is the UK bookmaker's branded substitute-protection feature on selected football player markets. Treat it as active only when the bet slip shows Sub Switch and the current terms confirm eligibility.
Named Sure Sub feature
Sure Sub
Stake Sure Sub is Stake's substitute-protection wording on selected football player markets. Stake.com is useful for international coverage because it supports many countries, but restricted markets such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Australia and Ontario must use local alternatives.
Power Sub
Power Sub
Power Sub is Unibet's name for player substitution protection on selected football player markets. Check the market icon and terms before placing a player bet.
Sub On Play On
Sub On Play On
Sub On Play On is bet365's substitution feature for selected soccer player markets where the icon is shown.
Super Sub
Super Sub
Paddy Power is one of the clearest Super Sub examples for UK and Ireland player markets.
Safe Sub
Safe Sub
Safe Sub is Betfair's version of substitution protection for selected player outcomes. The same market-label rule applies: only trust it when the market and betslip show the feature.
SuperSub
SuperSub
Betsson has SuperSub on selected football player markets in supported countries. Check the exact market label and betslip terms before staking.
Named SuperSub feature
SuperSub
Bethard calls its substitute-protection feature SuperSub for selected football player markets in Sweden, Ireland, Finland and Norway. Bethard is listed as a market reference only; this site does not use a Bethard affiliate link.
Super Sub
Super Sub
LeoVegas now belongs in the Super Sub comparison set for selected football player markets. It is especially relevant for UK, Nordic, Canada, Spain, Italy, Chile and Peru searches, but the exact market label still decides eligibility.
SuperSub
SuperSub
Expekt uses SuperSub wording for selected football player markets in Sweden, Finland and Denmark. Check the local market icon, betslip and terms before staking.
SuperSub
SuperSub
BetMGM is now listed for SuperSub searches in selected regulated markets including the US, UK, Canada, Netherlands and Sweden. In the US, state availability controls access before any feature check.
Related guides
It is the same broad category of player substitution protection. bet365 calls it Sub On Play On; Sky Bet, Paddy Power and Hard Rock Bet call it Super Sub. In Spain, bet365 uses Sustituto+ for the same feature.
Sustituto+ is the Spanish-market name for bet365's Sub On Play On. If you bet on a player market showing the Sustituto+ icon and that player is substituted, the bet can continue with the direct replacement in eligible markets.
William Hill Impact Sub, Betfred Sub Switch, Paddy Power Super Sub, Betfair Safe Sub (Sustituto+ in Spain), Unibet Power Sub and Sky Bet Super Sub are the main alternatives. Check the market icon and current terms at each operator.
They describe the same type of feature. 'Substitution protection' is used by Hard Rock Bet and most industry descriptions. SBK calls Fresh Legs 'insurance (substitution protection)'. The mechanics are identical: if a player is subbed off, the bet can continue with the replacement on qualifying markets.
Yes — 'bet transferred to substitute' is the plain-language description of what Sub On Play On, Sustituto+, Safe Sub and all equivalent features do. The bet is transferred to the direct replacement if the original player is substituted on a qualifying market.