Feature names
Power Sub, Super Sub, Sure Sub
Different labels can describe similar player-substitution rules.
Which Bookmakers Have VAR Protection? in United Kingdom
VAR protection in football betting
Which Bookmakers Have VAR Protection? in United Kingdom
VAR Payout and VAR protection features in football betting mean your stake is refunded if a VAR decision overturns the goal or card that decided your bet. LiveScore Bet is one of the few UK sportsbooks with a dedicated standing VAR Payout feature. Compare all bookmakers with VAR protection.
Each brand lists the countries we have recorded as supported — use that before opening an account.
| Site | Feature | Available in | Bonus | Visit | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 William Hill Primary recommendation | Impact Sub | UKATCAIEITJPLTMO+2 more | Yes | Visit | 4.8 |
 Betfred | Sub Switch | UK | Yes | Visit | 4.9 |
 36Vegas | Super Sub | UK | Yes | Visit | 4.7 |
 Ken Howells | Super Sub | UK | Yes | Visit | 4.6 |
 LiveScore Bet | Super Sub | UKIENG | Yes | Visit | 4.6 |
 Bettom | Super Sub | UK | Yes | Visit | 4.5 |
Country list from our bookmaker data. Always confirm eligibility on the operator site.
Betslip check
Icon required
The feature applies only when the selected market confirms it.
Market examples
Goals, assists, shots
Player markets where substitutions can affect settlement.
Availability
United Kingdom
United Kingdom: feature names, offers and eligible markets can differ locally, so confirm the market icon and terms before staking.
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Primary recommendation
Available in
UKATCAIEITJPLTMOSIES
William Hill offers Impact Sub on selected football player markets in the UK. Confirm the market label and current terms before staking.
- Impact Sub branding on selected player markets
- Official UK and non-UK terms pages linked
- Established UK sportsbook with safer-gambling resources
#2
Available in
UK
Betfred Sub Switch keeps qualifying UK football player bets alive when your selection is substituted. Use it only where Betfred marks the market with Sub Switch and the current terms confirm eligibility.
- Sub Switch on selected UK football player markets
- Useful for goalscorer, shots, cards and player-prop searches
- Strong UK football market depth
#3
Available in
UK
36Vegas offers The Bet Must Go On on selected UK football player markets. If your chosen player is substituted, the bet moves to a nominated replacement. Check current offer terms, market eligibility and betslip rules before depositing.
- UK sportsbook and casino
- Super Sub on eligible football markets
- Football betting markets
Sub On, Carry On
Available in
UK
Ken Howells is a UK option for Sub On, Carry On player-market checks. Use it only when the football market clearly shows the feature and the current rules confirm eligibility.
- Sub On, Carry On on selected UK football player markets
- Useful for goalscorer, shots and other player-prop checks
- Direct rule page available before staking
Super Sub
Available in
UKIENG
LiveScore Bet UK offers Super Sub, VAR Payout and 2Up on selected football markets. Super Sub transfers your player bet to the replacement; VAR Payout refunds stakes on overturned VAR decisions; 2Up pays out early at 2-0 up. Check market labels and UK terms before staking.
- Super Sub on selected UK football markets
- VAR Payout on eligible UK matches
- 2Up early payout — team goes 2 goals ahead
#6
Available in
UK
Bettom is listed for UK readers as a football-first sportsbook with Sub On, Bet On on selected player markets. Check the market label, bet slip and current UK terms before staking.
- UK-facing sportsbook
- Sub On, Bet On on selected football player markets
- Football betting markets
How substitute betting works
PowerSub market examples
Anytime goalscorer
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.
Assist or goal plus assist
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.
Shots and shots on target
Shot markets are often where substitution protection has practical value. If the starter leaves early, the replacement may continue the same shot-count route.
Cards and fouls
Several Super Sub-style terms include bookings, fouls committed or fouls won. The exact list differs by operator, competition and market icon.
What VAR protection means in betting
VAR (Video Assistant Referee) protection in football betting means the bookmaker will refund or partially refund your stake when a Video Assistant Referee decision overturns a goal or rescinds a red card that caused your bet to lose.
The most common form is: you back Team A to win, a goal for Team B makes your bet a loser, but VAR overturns that goal as offside — a VAR protection feature returns your stake as a free bet or cash refund.
This is different from Super Sub / substitution protection, which handles substitutions rather than referee decisions.
LiveScore Bet VAR Payout — the main dedicated VAR feature
LiveScore Bet is one of the few UK sportsbooks to offer a dedicated, standing VAR Payout feature available across eligible Premier League and top-flight fixtures. If a VAR-overturned goal or rescinded red card changes your eligible losing bet to what would have been a winner, LiveScore Bet refunds your qualifying stake as a free bet.
LiveScore Bet VAR Payout is available to eligible UK customers (adid=174) and Irish customers (adid=175). Full terms are published in the LiveScore Bet Help Centre.
Does LiveScore Bet have VAR protection? Yes.
Yes — LiveScore Bet has a dedicated VAR Payout feature. It is one of the clearest answers to the question 'which bookmakers have VAR protection?'
Most other UK bookmakers offer occasional VAR-related promotions rather than a standing feature. Check current promotions at William Hill, Betfred, Sky Bet and Paddy Power for any active VAR offers.
VAR protection vs substitution protection
VAR protection covers referee/technology decisions: goals overturned offside by VAR, red cards rescinded after review. The risk being covered is the outcome of the VAR process.
Substitution protection (Super Sub, Sub Payout, Impact Sub, Sub Switch) covers player lineup risk: if your chosen player is substituted, the bet rolls to their replacement. The risk being covered is early withdrawal of the named player.
LiveScore Bet is one of the few UK sportsbooks to offer both features — Sub Payout and VAR Payout — as standing products alongside 2Up.
Feature names to know
PowerSub vs SafeSub vs Sure Sub
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
PMU PLAY
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
William Hill
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
Betfred
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 Sub On, Carry On feature
Ken Howells
Sub On, Carry On
Ken Howells is listed for UK football bettors with Sub On, Carry On on selected player markets. Treat it as active only when the market and current betting rules confirm eligibility.
Named Sure Sub feature
Stake
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
Unibet
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
bet365
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
Paddy Power
Super Sub
Paddy Power is one of the clearest Super Sub examples for UK and Ireland player markets.
Safe Sub
Betfair
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
Betsson
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
Bethard
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
LeoVegas
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
Expekt
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
BetMGM
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
More substitute betting guides
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FAQ
Which bookmakers have VAR protection?
LiveScore Bet is the main UK sportsbook with a dedicated standing VAR Payout feature, available on selected football markets for UK and Irish customers. Some other bookmakers offer ad-hoc VAR promotions. Always check current terms at each operator.
Does LiveScore Bet have VAR protection?
Yes. LiveScore Bet VAR Payout is a standing feature that refunds your stake as a free bet if an eligible VAR decision — a goal overturned offside or a red card rescinded — changes your qualifying losing bet. Confirm current market eligibility and terms in the LiveScore Bet Help Centre.
Is VAR protection the same as Super Sub?
No. VAR protection covers referee and VAR decisions (overturned goals and rescinded cards). Super Sub / Sub Payout covers player substitutions (your bet rolls to the replacement). LiveScore Bet offers both features separately.
Which betting sites offer VAR refunds?
LiveScore Bet is the most widely known dedicated VAR Payout site. Some bookmakers run seasonal VAR promotions during major competitions. Check current promotions at Sky Bet, William Hill, Betfred and Paddy Power.