In this article:

General Rules

Abandoned, Postponed or Venue Changed Matches

Goalscorer Markets

Shots on Target, Goalkeeper Saves, Player Passes

Booking/Card Markets

#OddsOnThat Markets

Fouls Markets

Match Odds 90

Transfer & Manager Markets / Specials

General Information

• Unless otherwise stated, all bets on soccer markets apply to 90 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any added injury or stoppage time. However extra-time and penalty shoot-outs are not included. The only exceptions are for: matches that are scheduled for a duration other than the standard 90 minutes (e.g. 60, 70, 80 or 120 minutes) as agreed by the laws of the competition in which they are competing or agreed by both sides prior to kick-off. In such cases, if the match is played in the traditional format of two halves, all bets will be settled at the end of the agreed game length which includes time added on by the referee for stoppages (whether the game length is advertised by Betfair or not). If the game is played in an unusual format (e.g. 3 or 4 periods) then all half-time markets will be voided but all other markets will be settled on the basis of the score at the end of the match (including any time added on by the referee for stoppages).
• For "Extra-Time" markets, bets apply to 30 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any added injury or stoppage time. However extra-time and penalty shoot-outs are not included. In "Extra-Time" markets, bets apply to the result during the extra-time period only. For the purposes of this market the score shall be deemed to be 0-0 at the start of the extra-time period.
• In the case of ambiguity over the official result from match officials, the outcome will be determined by Betfair (acting reasonably) using information from independent sources.
• If an official fixture lists different team details to those listed on the Betfair website (for example, the team name, reserves, age group, gender, etc), then all bets matched on the affected markets will be void. In all other cases, bets will stand (including instances where a team name is listed without specifying the term 'XI' in the name).
• To the extent that a video assistant referee is consulted, the event which led to the referral will, for the purposes of these rules, be deemed to have occurred at the actual time of its occurrence (rather than the time on which the relevant referral, or decision, was made).
• Where we have settled a bet and, due to a subsequent VAR decision, it becomes apparent that such settlement was inaccurate, we reserve the right to reverse such settlement (provided that the VAR decision occurred prior to the conclusion of the match or other timeframe relating to the bet).
• Bets which are placed between the occurrence of an incident which leads to a VAR review and the related VAR decision will be deemed void unless: (i) the VAR review (and subsequent decision) did not ultimately alter the decision made by the on-field officials or (ii) the VAR review (and subsequent decision) altered the decision made by the on-field officials but did not have any material influence on the bet(s) in question. All bets which were not materially influenced by the VAR review (and subsequent decision) will stand.
• In order to eliminate any doubt, we will consider the VAR as having been used if this is understood from the referee's gestures (e.g. hand gestures or stopping the match to review the incident themselves) and/or VAR usage is confirmed by the match report issued by the official governing body who is ultimately responsible for oversight of the applicable match. In cases where it is unclear whether the VAR has been used due to missing TV coverage and/or conflicting reports, PPBF will settle the bets based on the information acquired from feed providers and generally reputable online sources (acting reasonably).
• There is a small possibility that we will inadvertently offer soccer bets in respect of which it is impossible for the outcome to occur (for example, we continue to offer bets on a player to be the first goal scorer in a match after that player has been substituted). While we have implemented systems which aim to prevent this from occurring, in the small number of circumstances where it does, we will void the bets in question (and return the relevant stakes to customers accordingly).
• The statistics provided by Official OPTA Data will be used to determine the settlement of any bets which are placed on: (i) a given player to achieve a certain number of shots or shots on target, (ii) the total number of offsides awarded in a match or against a particular team, (iii) the total number of shots on target achieved by both sides, or either side, in a match or (iv) the total number of tackles made by either team in a match.
• Offside is awarded to the player deemed to be in an offside position where a free kick is awarded. If two or more players are in an offside position when the pass is played, the player considered to be most active and trying to play the ball is given offside.
• With respect to "Tackles", a tackle is defined as where a player connects with the ball in a ground challenge where he successfully takes the ball away from the player in possession.
• The tackled player must clearly be in possession of the ball before the tackle is made.
• A tackle won is deemed to be where the tackler or one of his team-mates regains possession as a result of the challenge, or that the ball goes out of play and is "safe".
• A tackle lost is where a tackle is made but the ball goes to an opposition player.
• Both are deemed as successful tackles however, the outcome of the tackle (won or lost) is different based on where the ball goes after the tackle.
• It is not a tackle, when a player cuts out a pass by any means.
• Missed Tackles is where a player attempts to challenge for the ball and does not make it - it is calculated by adding fouls with an attempted tackle qualifier to the number of times a player is beaten by a dribble (challenge lost).
• Clearance is a defensive action where a player kicks the ball away from his own goal with no intended recipient.
• Interception is where a player reads an opponent's pass and intercepts the ball by moving into the line of the intended pass.
• Blocked pass is where a player tries to cut out an opposition pass by any means. Similar to an interception except there is much less reading of the pass.
• Block is where a player blocks a shot on target from an opposing player.
• If a team is disqualified, thrown out or otherwise removed from a league before the relevant season has started then all bets involving that team will be made void.
• 'Shirt numbers' bets will refer to the shirt number allocated at the start of the match. 'Shirt numbers' bets will include own-goal scorers. Any player whose shirt bears no number will be allocated the number 12.
• For 'time of first goal' bets (i.e. "First Goal Odds" markets), the first half is deemed to last 45 minutes, regardless of stoppage time. Also for these markets, please note that the "0 - 10 Minutes" selection covers the first 10 minutes of the match. In other words, it runs from 0:00 until just before the clock hits 10:00. The "11 - 20 Minutes" selection runs from 10:00 until just before the clock hits 20:00. The same principle applies to each of the other selections in this market.
• Any player who takes the field for any part of a match will be deemed as a runner for settlement purposes. Only players not in the squad or unused substitutes will be deemed non-runners.
• Anytime Score markets, If one or more of the players do not participate in the game, then they will be deemed non-runners and the original price will be reduced by the price of the said player(s), and settled according to the performance of the remaining selection(s). Players will be deemed a participant in the listed market should they enter the game at any point in 90 minutes play plus injury time.
• For "Player not to score" markets, Players who are not on the field at the beginning of 90 minutes play will not be considered runners in this market and be settled as void.
• In markets which relate to the number of incidents to occur, such as 'number of corners', these will be determined on the basis of the number taken, rather than awarded. This will also apply to incidents where time is a consideration.
• "Team Multi Corner" markets are those which are offered on the number of first half team corners multiplied by the number of second half team corners.
• Please be aware that although the current score, time elapsed and other data provided on the Betfair site is sourced from a "live" feed provided by a third party, you should be aware that this data may be subject to a time delay and/or be inaccurate. If you rely on this data to place bets, you do so entirely at your own risk. Betfair provides this data "AS IS" with no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of such data and accepts no responsibility for any loss (direct or indirect) suffered by you as a result of your reliance on it.

Abandoned, Postponed or Venue Changed Matches

Postponed Matches

• If any match is postponed and rescheduled, we will take the following actions:
• If the match is confirmed to take place within the current or following 3 days of the original local event kick-off date, all bets on the match will stand, unless confirmation of the rescheduled start time is not received within 3 hours of the original kick-off, single bets will be void and multiple bets will be settled on the remaining selections.
• Please note that games which have their kick-off altered prior to the kick-off time will not be classed as postponed.
• Should the rescheduled time be outside of the following three days, undetermined bets will be void regardless of the announcement coming within 3 hours or not.

Venue Changed

• If the venue of a match is other than what is indicated on our website, the bet will stand provided the match has not been switched to the opponent's ground, in which case the match will be declared void. Notwithstanding this rule, in major international tournaments (e.g., World Cup, European Championships), all venues will be deemed neutral. If the scheduled venue of a match is changed, including if the venue changes to a new venue in a different country, all bets will stand.

Abandoned Matches

• If a match is abandoned after it has already kicked off, any bets where the outcome has already been decided will stand. All other selections will be made void.
• If it is announced within 3 hours of kick off that the game is due to restart within 3 days of the initial abandonment, all bets will stand. Undetermined bets will be void if no information is received within 3 hours of the initial abandonment.
• Games where a referee removes the players from the field of play for a temporary period but resumes the remaining minutes of play by midnight local event time will not be deemed as abandoned and all bets will stand.

First/Last Goalscorer markets:

• All bets placed on players that do not take part in the match will be void. Bets placed on players who take the pitch after the first goal is scored will be voided for First/Last Goalscorer purposes. Players will be deemed a participant for Last Goalscorer and Anytime Scorer markets should they enter the game at any point in 90 minutes play plus injury time.
• Own goals do not count and will be ignored for settlement purposes. Effort will be made to quote all participants but that will not discount a player that is not quoted from being settled a winner. Bets will only apply to 90 minutes play plus injury time.
• The following markets will also follow the rules applied to Anytime Scorer betting above:
• To Score 2 or More
• To Score A Hat-trick
• First Team Goalscorer
• To Score And Win
• To Score First Or Second
• To Score First and Second
• To Score in First Half
• To Score in Second Half
• To Score in Both Halves
• To Score and be Carded
• First Scorer and Anytime Carded
• First Scorer and First Carded
• To Score in First 20 Minutes
• To Score in Last 20 Minutes
• To Score in First 20 Minutes
• To Score in Last 20 Minutes

Each way First Goalscorer markets:

• Each-way bets will be settled on first goal, second goal, third goal, fourth goal and fifth goal only. Players who do not score until after the fifth goal has been scored will be treated as losing selections. If less than five goals are scored in any given match, Betfair will settle bets on the basis of those goals that are scored. If no goals are scored, all each-way bets will be regarded as losing bets.
• If a player enters the field of play after the first goal is scored, both the win and place part of the bet will be voided unless the first goal is an own goal (in which case bets will stand). If a player is sent off or substituted before the first goal is scored, bets on that selection are deemed as losers.
• If a player scores the first goal of the match, both his win and place part are winners. If a player scores the second, third, fourth or fifth goal, only his place part is a winner.
• A player cannot be placed twice (i.e. if he scores the second and third goal, only the second goal is deemed a winner).
• Each-way bets on no goalscorer, last goalscorer, first team goalscorers and scorecasts are not accepted. If any such bets are taken in error then the full stake will be invested as a win only bet.
• Place-only betting is not accepted.
• Extra time does not count.
• Own goals do not count. In cases where an own goal is one of the first five goals then the sixth goal will be settled as a winner on the place part of the each-way bet. If two of the first five goals are own goals then the sixth and seventh goals will be settled as winners on the place part of the each-way bet, etc. In all other cases, Betfair's Soccer rules apply.

'Tournament Hat-trick' markets:

• Extra-time is included, however penalty shoot-outs and own goals are not included. In the event of any dispute as to who has scored any goal we will follow the decision made by the relevant governing body.

'Top Goalscorer' markets:

• all bets stand irrespective of whether or not the player takes any part in the relevant league, tournament or competition. If there is any dispute as to who has scored a particular goal, we will follow the decision made by the relevant governing body.
• only the goals scored in the relevant league, tournament or competition count. For example, if a player joins a club mid-season any goals scored in a different league will not count. However goals scored for a different club in the same league will count. Own goals will not count
• any goals scored in Play-Off matches will not count.

Scorecast:

• Scorecasts are defined as First Player to Score / Correct Score Doubles.
• Players either not taking part in the game or taking part after a goal has been scored will cause a Scorecast bet to revert to a single on the correct score market at the relevant odds offered at kick-off. Should the initial goal (or goals) be own goals then bets on the subsequent Scorer / Correct Score Double will be deemed winners. If the only goals scored in the match are own goals then bets will be settled as singles on the Correct Score market at the relevant odds offered at kick-off. Should a match be abandoned after a goal has been scored then all bets will be settled as singles on the First Goalscorer market at the relevant odds offered at kick-off.

Wincast:

• Wincasts are defined as the correct first goalscorer AND the correct result double.
• Should a player not have taken the field by the time the first goal has been scored then bets will be settled as singles on the Match Odds market at the relevant odds offered at kick-off.
• Should the initial goal (or goals) be own goals then bets on the subsequent Scorer / Result Double will be deemed winners.

'Mythical Match' Markets:

• "Mythical Match" bets are offered on the highest number of goals, corners or yellow cards (as applicable) achieved by, or awarded to, two teams who are playing in different matches. For example, where matches are due to occur between Team A and Team B (on the one hand) and Team C and Team D (on the other), we might offer a Mythical Match Market on whether, within those matches, Team A scores more goals, or is awarded more corners or yellow cards, than Team C (even though those teams are playing in separate matches).
• If both teams score the same number of goals, achieve the same number of corners or are awarded the same number of yellow cards (as applicable), the draw is the winning selection.
• The respective next fixtures of both teams will be displayed on our website.
• If a team's next fixture is played on a different day from that displayed on our website, all Mythical Match bets involving such team will be void.
• Each relevant team's applicable fixture must be completed and have its result upheld by the competition's official governing body (e.g. the FA Premier League or FIFA) in order for mythical match bets between those teams to stand.
• In the case of a fixture not starting or being shortened due to external factors (e.g. unplayable conditions, security concerns, technical faults) all mythical match bets involving either of the two competing teams will be void.
• If a match official shortens a match for any reason (e.g. foul play) all mythical match bets involving either of the two competing teams will be void.

'Shots on Target' markets:

• For any bets involving a given player to achieve a number of shots on target, the final determination by Official OPTA Data will be used to determine the number of shots on target which the relevant player achieved.
• A shot on target is defined as any goal attempt that:
• Goes into the net regardless of intent; or
• Is a clear attempt to score that would have gone into the net but for being saved by the goalkeeper or is stopped by a player who is the last-man with the goalkeeper having no chance of preventing the goal (last line block).
• Shots directly hitting the frame of the goal are not counted as shots on target, unless the ball goes in and is awarded as a goal.
• Shots blocked by another player, who is not the last-man, are not counted as shots on target.
• All shots on target bets are settled on the basis of 90 minutes play (plus injury time) unless otherwise stated.
• For any player shots/shots on target bets, all bets placed on players that do not take part in the match will be void. Players will be deemed a participant should they enter the game at any point in 90 minutes play plus injury time.
• For combined shots on target markets, the bet will be void if any player named in the selection plays no part in the match, regardless of the overall outcome.

'Player Passes' markets:

• For any bets involving a given player to achieve a number of passes, official Opta data will be used for settlement purposes
• A pass is defined as any intentional played ball from one player to another. Passes include open play passes, goal kicks, corners and free kicks played as pass - but exclude crosses, keeper throws and throw-ins.
• All Player Passes bets are settled on the basis of 90 minutes' play (plus injury time) unless otherwise stated.
• For any Player Passes markets, all bets placed on players that are not part of the starting 11 will be void.

'Goalkeeper Saves' markets:

• Goalkeeper Saves markets will be settled in line with Official Opta data. Opta define a save as a goalkeeper preventing the ball from entering the goal with any part of their body when facing an intentional attempt on goal from an opposition player.
• An attempt on goal that hits a defending player before being collected by the goalkeeper is not defined as a save and will be registered as a block.
• A touch from a keeper that is subsequently cleared by a defender is not defined as a save.
• Saves have the following attributes:
• Body part - Hands/Feet/Body
• Save type - Caught/Collected/Parried Safe/Parried Danger area/Fingertip
• Goalkeeper position - Diving/Standing/Reaching/Stooping

Booking Markets

• For markets that relate to the number of bookings given, the number of corners taken, any goalscorer or the time of a particular goal, the result will be determined by Betfair (acting reasonably) using information from independent sources. In such cases, if any new information comes into the public domain within 72 hours of settlement, then Betfair shall (acting reasonably) determine either:
• whether the market should be reinstated or resettled in light of this new information; or
• to wait for further information before deciding whether to reinstate or resettle the market. Except where Betfair has announced that it is waiting for further information, any information that comes into the public domain more than 72 hours after a market has been settled shall not be considered by Betfair (regardless of whether or not such information may have led to a different result).
• For Over/Under Total Card markets, the maximum number of cards awarded to one player is two. Yellow Card = 1. Red Card = 1. Yellow Card + Yellow Card (Sending Off) = 2 Cards.
• Bookings will only count for players taking part in the match. Bookings of managers, coaches or off the field of play will not count.
• For Bookings markets, only cards shown to players on the active field of play will count towards this total. If a card is shown to a substitute who is not on the active field of play at the time of this card, it will not count towards any totals. Cards shown after the full time whistle will also not count towards any totals. Cards shown to managers will not count towards any total.
• Any bookings made during half-time will count, however bookings made after the final whistle do not count.
• For 'Shown a Card' markets, bets will be void on any player that does not play any part in the match. In any dispute over whether or not a card was shown, Betfair will settle the market when the ruling body has given its verdict. Subsequent appeals or rulings will not be considered. Cards will only count which are shown to players after they take the pitch for the first time and before they leave the pitch for the final time.
• For 'Player Carded' markets, all bets placed on players that do not take part in the match will be void. Players will be deemed a participant for Player Carded markets should they enter the game at any point in 90 minutes play plus injury time. In any dispute over whether or not a card was shown, Betfair will settle the market when the ruling body has given its verdict. Subsequent appeals or rulings will not be considered.
  
  

'Player in Each Half' markets:

• If the nominated player achieves the stated stipulation in the selection, then the selection will be settled as a winner (e.g. if the selection is Harry Kane to have 1 or more assists in each half and he has an assist in the first half and an assist in the second half, this would be settled as a winner).
• If the nominated player plays no part in the first half of the match, or indeed any part of the match, then the selection is void (e.g. if the selection is Harry Kane to score 1 or more goals in both halves and Harry Kane is a substitute, but comes on during or after half time, or plays no part whatsoever, the selection would be void).
• If the nominated player plays any part of the first half, and fails to achieve the stated first half stipulation, then the selection is a loser regardless of the duration of their participation in either the first or second half (e.g. if the selection is Harry Kane to have 1 or more shots on target in each half, and he starts the match/comes on during the first half and fails to register a shot on target during the first half, this selection will be a loser regardless of his participation in the second half).
• If the nominated player plays any part of the first half, and does achieve the stated stipulation but is subsequently withdrawn before or during half time and plays no part in the second half, then this selection will be void (e.g. if the selection is Harry Kane to score 1 or more goals in each half & assist 1 or more goals in each half, and he scores AND assists in the first half but is withdrawn before or during half time i.e. plays no part in the second half, then the selection is void. In this instance however, if he scored but didn't assist in the first half, the selection would be a loser, as it marries up with the point above).
  
  

• If a team is relegated from a league because, at the end of a season, it has finished within the relegation positions which are relevant to that league (i.e. usually any of the bottom three league positions), bets on that team to be relegated will be settled as winning bets. If a team is otherwise disqualified, thrown out or removed from a league (i.e. in circumstances other than those where it has finished the season within the relevant relegation positions): (i) if such team is disqualified, thrown out or removed from the league before the relevant season has started, all bets on the affected market will be void (and a new market will subsequently be loaded) and (ii) if such team is disqualified, thrown out or removed from the league after the relevant season has started (or a determination is made by the applicable governing body, during the season, that the team will be thrown out or removed from the league following the season's conclusion), all bets on the affected team will be void. For the avoidance of doubt, if a points deduction is imposed on a team such that it finishes the season within the relegation places which are relevant to the applicable league, bets on that team to be relegated will be settled as winning bets.
  
• For 'Rock Bottom' markets, all teams must complete all their league fixtures for bets to stand. If one or more teams do not complete all their fixtures for any reason this market will be void. Any fixture that is abandoned, but an official result is awarded, will be classified as a completed fixture, and bets on this market will stand. Any subsequent amendments to league tables after all games have been completed will not affect settlement of this market.
  
• For Handicap Win and Handicap Bottom markets, goal difference does not count.
  
• For 'Top at Christmas' and 'Bottom at Christmas' markets, the market will be settled based on league position as of 25th December regardless of games played and any postponements and/or abandonments. For 'Bottom at Christmas' markets, if a listed team is disqualified, thrown out or otherwise removed from the league prior to the 25th December, all bets will be made void on the relevant market.
  
• For Top Team from a particular Continent or other selection (for example Top South American, European or African Team), the market will be settled on the team that progressed furthest. Should two named teams play each other in the Final or 3rd/4th Playoff, the winner of the match will be deemed as having progressed furthest. Dead Heat rules apply if two or more teams, which have progressed furthest in a particular market, exit in the tournament at the same stage.
  
• For Team Scoring Most Goals, Team Conceding Most Goals, Team Shown Most Cards, Total Tournament Goals, Team Top Goalscorer, Total Tournament Hat-tricks and City With Most Goals markets, extra-time is included, however penalty shoot-outs are not included.
  
• For Team Shown Most Cards markets, only one card will count for a second bookable offence. If a yellow card shown is immediately followed by a red card shown the total number of cards shown will count as one. Therefore the maximum number of cards issued to any one player in a match will be two.
  
• For Player to Score a Goal, Player to Miss a Penalty and Player to Be Sent Off markets in respect of a particular tournament all bets will STAND irrespective of whether or not the player takes part during this tournament. Extra-time is included for such markets, however penalty shoot-outs are only included for Player to Miss a Penalty market and not for the other two. In the event of any dispute as to who has scored any goal we will follow the decision made by the relevant governing body.
  
• For "next goalscorer markets", "first, second, third etc goalscorer markets" or any other market relating to a particular specified goalscorer (including "player to score a goal markets), own goals will not be taken into account. Should the (next) goal be an own goal then bets on the subsequent Scorer will be deemed winners. The active goalscorer market will always be representative of the next goal to be scored in the game regardless of the previous goal being an own goal.
  
• For Goalscorer Match Bets markets, the market will be settled on the player who scores the most goals in their respective games out of the players listed (the listed players may or may not be playing in the same game). The "tie" will be the winning selection should both players score the same number of goals or both players not score. Both players must start (but need not finish) their respective games for bets to stand. Own goals will not count.
  
• For "Anytime Correct Score" markets: This market offers betting on the chosen selection being the score at any time within 90 minutes of the match plus any injury time added. Where a match is 0-0 at the end of 90 minutes plus any injury time added, all selections will be losers. Extra time does not count.
  
• For "Extra Time Correct Score" markets - this market applies to the result during the extra time period only. For the purposes of this market, the score shall be deemed 0-0 at the start of the extra time period.
  
  

'10 Minute Markets':

• "Goal Scored X - Y" markets are defined as betting on whether there will be a goal scored by one of the teams within the time period X - Y (inclusive) of the event's match clock. Only goals scored within that timeframe will count for settlement.
• "Corner Awarded X - Y" markets are defined as betting on whether there will be a corner awarded to one of the teams within the time period X - Y (inclusive) of the event's match clock. Only corners taken within that timeframe will count for settlement.
• "Card Shown X - Y" markets are defined as betting on whether there will be a yellow or red card shown to a player within the time period X - Y (inclusive) of the event's match clock. Only cards shown within that timeframe will count for settlement.

Monthly Premier League Markets:

• Betfair will use the standard Barclays Premier League competition format adjusted to treat each month as a separate competition beginning the 1st of the relevant month and ending at the final whistle of the final match of that month ("Month End").
• On the 1st of every month, each premier league team is deemed to have no points accrued, goals scored or goals conceded
• Each Monthly Premier League Market, will be determined using the following points rules:
• Teams receive three points for a win
• One point for a draw
• No points are awarded for a loss
• Teams will be ranked by total points, then goal difference and then goals scored
• If after this there is still a tie between teams the Dead Heat Rule will apply.
• Any postponed or rescheduled games will be included in the monthly market in which they are played and not the month in which they were originally scheduled. Bets will not be voided on any selection affected by any postponed or rescheduled games.
• If the result of an abandoned or forfeited match is determined by the Premier League governing body, Betfair will follow that result provided always that the result is determined before Month End, otherwise Betfair will settle the Monthly Premier League Market based on the result as known at Month End (including by allotted 0 points to both teams if the result is unknown).
• Except for the reversal of match results in accordance with the rule above, any points deductions issued by the Premier League governing body (for example for teams going into administration) will not be taken into account by Betfair in the Monthly Premier League Market.

'Quickbet' markets:

• Settlement in all cases will use the time of the event supplied to us by our data provider (such data provider to be selected by us at our absolute discretion from time to time).
• If none of the stated outcomes occur during the stated period, all bets will be settled as losing bets.
• For the 'goal' selection, a goal will be deemed to have been scored the moment the ball completely crosses the goal-line within the confines of the goal posts, provided that the referee ultimately awards the goal. For example, if the ball completely crosses the goal-line but the goal is not awarded because, for example a foul occurred before the ball crossed the line or because the referee did not believe that the ball did cross the line, then a goal will not be deemed to have been scored. Own goals scored will count towards settlement of this market.
• For the 'free kick' selection, a free-kick will be deemed to have been awarded the moment the referee and or assistant referee signal any of the following: A direct free-kick following a foul, an indirect free-kick following a foul or offside offence but not a penalty kick, corner or drop ball.
• Direct Free Kick for Goals / Shots - direct free kick shots are any attempts created directly from the free kick itself.
• For the 'corner' selection, a corner will be deemed to have been awarded the moment the referee and or assistant referee signal for the award of a corner.
• For the 'goal kick' selection, a goal kick is awarded and timed according to when it was indicated by the referee and/or assistant referees. A kick out from the hands of the goalkeeper or a free kick taken by the goalkeeper is not a goal-kick.
• For the 'throw in' selection, a throw in will be deemed to have been awarded the moment the referee and or assistant referee signal the award of the throw in.
• For markets where "hit the woodwork is offered", this will be defined as the ball making contact with any part of the posts or crossbar from an attempt on the opponent's goal during active play. Shots that hit the woodwork on their way into the goal will count. Where the ball hits the frame of the goal, except goals that hit the frame before going into the net. Any shot that hits the frame multiple times (e.g. bar and left post) only count as hitting the woodwork once. Hit woodwork is always collected for the attacking team (and the player, who performed the last action), even when the ball hits the frame coming from a defensive back pass.

'Exactacca' markets':

• All bets are for 90 minutes only, extra time and penalties will not count. If a player at any stage participates in the game they will be deemed a runner in the market. If a player does not participate, relevant selections will be void, and the bets settled at the combined price of the remaining selections.

Assist markets:

• Data provided by Opta will be used to settle all assist markets.
• An assist is defined by the final touch (pass, pass-come-shot or any other touch) leading to the recipient of the ball scoring a goal.
• If the final touch (as defined above) is deflected by an opposition player, the initiator is only given an assist if the receiving player was the likely intended destination of the touch before the deflection.
• If a shot on goal is blocked by an opposition player, is saved by a goalkeeper or hits the woodwork, and a goal is scored directly from the rebound, then an assist is awarded.
• If a player shoots or passes the ball and forces an opposing player to put the ball in their own net (Own Goal), then an assist is awarded to the attacking player.
• For a penalty or a free-kick, the player winning the penalty or free-kick (by being fouled or causing a handball) is awarded an assist if a goal is directly scored, but not if they take it themselves, in which case no assist is awarded.
• For Minor Premiership Markets: A minor premiership is the title given to the team which finishes a sporting competition first in the league standings after the regular season but prior to commencement of the finals.

#OddsOnThat Markets:

• The rules in this sub-section apply specifically to the settlement of any soccer bets which are placed via #OddsOnThat (OOT). All other settlement rules which are included in this Soccer section or elsewhere on this website (including in these Rules and Regulations) will also apply to the settlement of OOT bets unless they contradict, or conflict with, those included in this sub-section (in which case, the rules in this sub-section shall take precedence).
• All OOT bets are settled on the basis of 90 minutes play (plus injury time) unless otherwise stated. Extra time and penalties will not count, except when the phrases 'To Qualify', 'Lift The Trophy' or 'Win The Tie' are quoted. For all multiple bets which involve one or more bets including such phrases, the remaining bets (i.e. which do not include such phrases) will be settled on the basis of 90 minutes' play (plus injury time) unless stated otherwise.
• If one selection of your OOT is voided, the remaining selections will continue to run.
  For example, if you had placed 4 selections within your OTT and 1 selection is void, it will settle on the remaining 3 legs, at the odds of the remaining selections.
• Any dubious goals will be awarded according to the final determination of the Press Association.
• Own goals do not count towards any player totals. If an own goal is scored by a player on Team A, the goal will be added to Team B's total goals as per normal rules.
• For OOT bets which have been placed on the method of the first (or any other) goal (e.g. header, shot from outside the penalty area etc), any own goals will be disregarded (i.e. for the purposes of such any such bets, own goals will be deemed not to have occurred). For example, if you have placed an OOT bet on the first goal to be scored via a header, your bet will be successful if: (i) the first goal was an own goal which came off a player's knee and (ii) the second goal was an ordinary goal scored via a header.
• For any outright OOT bets placed on the top goal scorer of a Premier League season, the bets will be settled on the basis of the player who is awarded the Golden Boot.
• Any OOT bets involving woodwork to be hit require that the ball must hit a goalpost or the crossbar during active play. If the ball hits the woodwork after the referee has stopped play, then it will not count. If the ball hits the woodwork twice or more in succession, each connection with the woodwork will count separately.
• For OOT bets on a player NOT to score or NOT to be carded, the player in question MUST start the match or the applicable bet(s) shall be voided.
• If a football match is abandoned after it has started, we will settle any OOT bets which have already been unequivocally determined at the time on which the match is abandoned. Any OOT bets which have not been unequivocally determined at the time of abandonment will be void unless Betfair has knowledge that the match has been rescheduled to be played within three days of its original start date (in which circumstances the bet shall apply to the rescheduled match).
• Any OOT Bets on the last goalscorer of a match will be void if that match is abandoned.
• For OOT bets involving goal kicks, only goal kicks which are actually taken will count towards the cumulative goal kick count (i.e. any goal kicks which are awarded but not taken will not count).
• For OOT bets involving two or more occurrences, those occurrences must take place at separate times for the OOT bet to be successful. For example, an OOT bet on a header to be scored and a goal to be scored from outside the penalty area will only be successful if a goal is scored via a header and separate goal is scored from outside the penalty area.
• Any OOT bets involving free-kick goals must be scored directly from a free-kick. For the avoidance of doubt, a goal will be deemed to have been scored directly from a free kick if the individual who takes the free kick is awarded the applicable goal (even if the ball touched another player before it crossed the goal line). Penalties do not count as free kicks.
• For any bets involving a penalty to be scored and/or missed (including OOT bets), if there is a retake of the first penalty we will settle this market on the result of the retaken penalty. This may include several retakes until the sequence is finished.
• For any OOT bets involving a given player to achieve a number of shots on target, the final determination by Official OPTA Data will be used to determine the number of shots on target which the relevant player achieved.
• Any OOT bets involving total passes, total player passes or total possession will be determined in accordance with the final determination of the official website of the relevant competition's governing body.
• Pass shall mean any intentional played ball from one player to another. Passes include open play passes, goal kicks, corners and free kicks played as pass - but exclude crosses, keeper throws and throw-ins. For more information on types of passes please visit: https://www.statsperform.com/opta-event-definitions/
• For any OOT bets involving players to be carded, only cards awarded once the player is active in the match will count. Any cards shown after the final whistle will not count.
• For any OOT bets placed on the total number of cards to be awarded (e.g. in total, to a team or to a single player / group of players), a player who has been shown two yellow cards (and is therefore ultimately shown a red card) or a player who is shown a yellow card followed by a straight red card will, for settlement purposes, be deemed in each case to have been shown two (rather than three) cards. For the avoidance of a doubt, the award of a straight red card will, for settlement purposes, be deemed to amount to the award of a single card.
• For any OOT bets involving corners, only corners that are actually taken will count. If a corner is re-taken, it will only count as one corner.
• For any OOT bets relating to any competition long specials, in the event of one or more matches not being played, any selections that require an event (goal, corner etc.) to occur in each match will be settled at a reduced price in line with the actual number of matches that were played.
• For any OOT bets relating to any specials involving players who play no part in the competition, these will be void.
• Where an obvious pricing error has occurred, we reserve the right to cancel any OOT bets placed at the incorrect price (and, in such circumstances, we will offer the OOT bet to be re-placed at the correct price)
• For any obvious wording errors, we reserve the right to cancel any OOT bets placed on that selection (and, in such circumstances, we will offer the OOT bet to be re-placed with the correct wording).
• Any OOT bets requiring 2 teams to score in each half or to score 2+ or 3+ goals require each named team to score 2+, 3+ or in each half as appropriate.
• The Maximum payout for an OOT bet is £/Euro 100,000. This maximum applies to any single OOT bet or any multiple which includes an OOT bet.
• Dead-heat rules apply.
• For the avoidance of doubt - any OOT selection not specifically covered elsewhere will be settled in accordance with general rules - using Opta Data to determine settlement.

Golden Boot Market:

• The Golden Boot award is given to the player who has scored most goals.
• If two or more players score the same number of goals, the player with more assists will be deemed the winner.
• If two or more players are still equal after taking assist into account, the minutes played by the player in the tournament will be taken into account, with the player playing fewer minutes ranked first.
• The same criteria applies for each-way bets.
• Extra-time is included, however penalty shoot-outs and own goals are not included.
  
  

Fouls Markets:

Fouls Committed:

• For any bets involving team or player to achieve a number of fouls official Opta data will be used for settlement purposes.
• A foul is defined as any infringement that is penalised as foul play by the referee.
• For a foul to be awarded, play must be stopped and a free kick must be given. If the referee plays advantage and later distributes a yellow card once the ball goes out of play this will not count towards a foul as a free kick was never awarded.

Offsides do not count as fouls.


Fouls Won

• A Foul Won is defined when a player wins a free kick or penalty for their team after being fouled by an opposing player.
• There are no fouls won for a handball, dive, back pass, illegal restart, dissent, GK 6-second violation or obstruction where a free kick is conceded.
• Handball - A deliberate hand ball by an opposition player.
• Dive - A deliberate attempt for an opposition player to deceive the referee and win a free kick.
• Back pass - A pass picked up by a Goalkeeper when played from a teammate.
• Illegal restart - An opposition player has consecutive touches directly after a dead ball situation.

Player Statistics Definition

• Chance Created - a player will be credited with a Chance Created if they play the final pass leading to the recipient of the ball having an attempt at goal (Key Pass), or if they are credited with an assist. Where the final pass prior to a shot is blocked or deflected, this will not be credited as a Key Pass.
• Goal Involvement - a player will be credited with a goal involvement if they score or assist a goal.
• Foul Involvement - a player will be credited with a foul involvement if they commit a foul or win a foul.
  
  

Match Odds 90

• Applies to Match Odds 90 bets only.
• Bets paid out early if selection is winning at 90:00. All other bets will be determined by the result of the match at the end of normal time (90:00 plus stoppage time). Extra Time and Penalty Shootout do not count.
• Settlement in all cases will use the time of the event supplied to us by our data provider (such data provider to be selected by us at our absolute discretion from time to time).
• When VAR is used the time of goal will be determine by our data provider goal time, rather than the conclusion of VAR.
• In the case of ambiguity over the official result from match officials, the outcome will be determined by Betfair (acting reasonably) using information from independent sources.
• If the match is not offered in play the market will be settled based on the full-time result.
• If the length of the match at full time is less than 90 minutes than all bets will settle on the full time result.
• Match Odds 90 is only available to customers whose country of residence is the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland.
  
  

OPTA Player of the Match

• The winner of this market will be the highest-ranked player according to Opta's Opta Points index. Opta Points generates a player rating based on their in-game stats, including goals, assists, shots, passes, tackles, interceptions and fouls won. Players lose points for cards, fouls, own goals, and offsides. A player's Opta Points can be found as this website - https://optaplayerstats.statsperform.com/en_GB/soccer
• Any points update for a player after midnight local time on its scheduled date will be disregarded.
  
  

Soccer Transfer Specials

For markets involving players to transfer or not to transfer by set dates:

• Loan deals do count as transfers for settlement purposes.
• If a player does not move club within a specified time window, bets placed on that player to move club will stand and will be settled as losers. In such circumstances, any bets placed on the player to stay at his or her club will be settled as winners.
• If the player signs for a club that isn't quoted in the market, all bets placed on that player to move to a specified club will stand and will be settled as losers. Extra clubs can be added to markets by customer request.
• Should an agreement be reached for a player to transfer to a new club on a future date, the player will, for settlement purposes, be deemed to have transferred on the date at which the agreement is completed (rather than the date on which the player transfers to his/her new club).  For example, if, on 1 January, Player X signs an agreement to transfer from Club A to Club B with effect from 1 June, Player X will, for settlement purposes, be deemed to have transferred to Club B on 1 January.
• In cases where it is unclear whether a deal has been completed before a deadline, we reserve the right to delay settlement until official confirmation has been received from governing bodies.
• The player must be registered to the club in question before the specified time frame ends. Pre-contracts or other similar agreements that signal business to be completed at a date later than specified will not count.
• When a player moves to a club, and is then immediately loaned out to another club, we will settle on the club that has signed the player permanently and not the loanee club.
  

For 'Next Manager' markets (club or country):

• Betfair will select a list of potential new managers at its discretion. Other selections will be available on request. Should a manager not listed be appointed, all bets will stand.
• Caretaker and interim managers will not count unless they complete at least 10 competitive games and they will then be deemed the permanent manager.
• Should a club appoint a director of football this will not count in the settlement of permanent manager markets.
• In the event that a club changes the structure of their management team and does not call the appointed individual first team manager, Betfair will settle the market based on the individual who is responsible for selecting the first team.

Live Special Market Rules

First Goalscorer 3pm Kick Offs

• Which player from this list will score first from the Premier League games kicking off at 3pm (Scheduled)? The result will be determined by the time on the match clock, not by the actual time. For example, if a game (Game A) actually kicks off at 15:03:00 and the first goal in that game is 15:07:01, the goal will be settled as the 5th minute. And a game (Game B) that kicks off at 15:00:00 and the first goal in that game 15:05:01, the goal is settled as the 6th minute, meaning that Game A would have the first goalscorer. Dead Heat rules apply if the first goal is scored by more than one player in the same minute of their respective games. Bets on players who take no part in the match or who come on as a substitute after the first goal is scored will be void. Own goals do not count for this market. If any of the 3pm games are postponed all bets will be void. If any of the 3pm games are abandoned before half time all bets will be void, unless the result has already been determined. All bets apply to 90 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any stoppage time. Extra-time/penalty shoot-outs are not included.

Time of first goal - 3pm Kick Offs

• In which minute will the first Premier League goal for this week's 3pm (Scheduled) kick offs be scored? For 'time of first goal' bets (i.e. "First Goal Odds" markets), the first half is deemed to last 45 minutes, regardless of stoppage time. Also for these markets, please note that the "0 - 5 Minutes" selection covers the first 5 minutes of the match. In other words, it runs from 0:00 until just before the clock hits 05:00. The "6 - 10 Minutes" selection runs from 05:00 until just before the clock hits 10:00. The same principle applies to each of the other selections in this market. If any of the 3pm games are postponed all bets will be void. If any of the 3pm games are abandoned before half time all bets will be void, unless the result has already been determined. All bets apply to 90 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any stoppage time. Extra-time/penalty shoot-outs are not included.
  

All League or tournament games to have over 0.5/1.5/2.5 goals

• If one or more of the matches do not go ahead, then they will be deemed non-runners and the original price will be reduced by the price of the said match(es) For example, "All League 1 Over 1.5 goals" - There are 5 matches due to play and they've all been enhanced to 1.2 (1/5) for over 1.5 goals to make an enhanced fivefold of 2.49 (just under 6/4). If one of the teams does not play, then the bet price will be reduced to 2.07. All bets apply to 90 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any stoppage time. Extra-time/penalty shoot-outs are not included.

Total Goals scored in a league, multiple leagues or tournaments

• If a match or matches are postponed following the market being published then the goal expectancy for these matches will be removed and a new total will be created. All bets placed prior to the postponement will stand, but will be settled according to the new total. For example, "Over 72.5 goals in 3pm FA Cup" - Newport C v Portsmouth is abandoned and goal expectancy for this match is 3 goals, then the line will moved from Over 72.5 goals to Over 69.5 goals. All bets apply to 90 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any stoppage time. Extra-time/penalty shoot-outs are not included.

Penalty Awarded in the 3pm Kick Offs

• Will a penalty be awarded in the week's Premier League 3pm (Scheduled) Kick Offs? If any of the 3pm games are postponed all bets will be void. If any of the 3pm games are abandoned before half time all bets will be void, unless the result has already been determined. All bets apply to 90 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any stoppage time. Extra-time/penalty shoot-outs are not included.

Red card awarded in the 3pm Kick Offs

• Will there be a red card awarded in the week's Premier League 3pm (Scheduled) Kick Offs? Will a player be shown a red card during this match? Cards will only count that are shown to players after they take the pitch for the first time and before they leave the pitch for the final time. If any of the 3pm games are postponed all bets will be void. If any of the 3pm games are abandoned before half time all bets will be void, unless the result has already been determined. All bets apply to 90 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any stoppage time. Extra-time/penalty shoot-outs are not included.

First team to receive a red card in the 3pm Kick offs?

• Which team will be awarded the first red card in this week's Premier League 3pm (Scheduled) Kick Offs? The result will be determined by the time on the match clock. If any of the 3pm games are postponed all bets will be void. If any of the 3pm games are abandoned before half time all bets will be void, unless the result has already been determined. All bets apply to 90 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any stoppage time. Extra-time/penalty shoot-outs are not included.

Goal scored in the first 5 mins of the 3pm Kick Offs?

• Will there be a goal in the first 5 minutes in any of this week's Premier League 3pm Kick Offs? The first 5 minutes is deemed to be 0:00 to just before the clock hits 05:00 on the match clock. If any of the 3pm games are postponed all bets will be void. If any of the 3pm games are abandoned before half time all bets will be void, unless the result has already been determined. All bets apply to 90 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any stoppage time. Extra-time/penalty shoot-outs are not included.

Goalscorer Match Bets - 3pm Kick Offs?

• For Goalscorer Match Bets markets, the market will be settled on the player who scores the most goals in their respective games out of the players listed (the listed players may or may not be playing in the same game). The "tie" will be the winning selection should both players score the same number of goals or both players not score. Both players must start (but need not finish) their respective games for bets to stand. Own goals will not count. All bets apply to 90 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any stoppage time. Extra-time/penalty shoot-outs are not included.