Beginner guide
Power Sub vs Safe Sub vs Super Sub
Bookmakers use different names for substitute protection. The directory below matches each feature name to the operators and countries we list. Compare the actual rules as well as the name.
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Substitute protection by country
What each bookmaker calls Super Sub
Impact Sub, Sub Switch, Power Sub and Sub On Play On can continue eligible player bets after a substitution. These are the 57 names in our directory, which bookmakers use each one and in which countries. Rules differ, so check the label on the market before you bet.
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Similar names, different eligibility
Start with the country where you hold the account. Then check which competitions, player markets and bet types the local operator covers. Two features can both continue a player bet after a substitution while treating live bets or extra time differently.
The table uses our shared country directory. It does not mean every market at a listed operator is protected. Open the feature guide and confirm the label and current terms on your own bet slip.
Three differences confirmed in the English help pages
Bet timing: Paddy Powerโs Super Sub includes eligible live bets. The bet365 UK Sub On Play On page specifies selected pre-match player bets. Check this before placing a bet after kick-off.
Playing period: Paddy Power and William Hill exclude extra time. The bet365 UK help page includes it on player markets explicitly labelled for extra time, with shootouts excluded.
Replacement identification: Paddy Power refers to Opta. The bet365 UK page refers to Podium and the order of substitutions. For simultaneous changes, use the recorded replacement rather than guessing from playing positions.
How to compare a particular bet
Compare the same market, selection, covered period and price. Confirm whether progress carries over, whether the bet can continue through another substitution and what happens after cash out. A wider list of feature names does not tell you which individual bet is better.
These English help-page examples were reviewed on 19 October 2026. They are not confirmation of the rules in every country. The local terms and the receipt for your selection remain the deciding sources.
FAQ
Are Power Sub, Safe Sub and Super Sub identical?
They describe a similar substitute-protection idea, but eligibility and settlement rules can differ. Compare the local operatorโs terms for the actual player market.
Is one feature name better than another?
The name alone does not establish that. Check the markets covered, price, bet type and relevant settlement conditions for your selection.
Sources and scope
These operator-owned English help pages support the rule examples above. Availability and terms can differ by country and can change. Check the local terms for your selection.
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