The new football season is here — here’s a quick guide to how betting works as things get underway.
🕒 Match Rules
Matches are settled over 90 minutes (2 × 45 mins + stoppage time)
Extra time and penalties don’t count unless stated (e.g. To Qualify markets)
📅 Fixtures
Premier League starts: 22 August 2026
Coverage includes:
Premier League
Championship
Champions League
Europa League
International matches
Fixture changes:
Bets stand unless a match is postponed for more than 48 hours.
⚽ Main Market Types
Full-Time Result (1X2)
Settled on 90 minutes only
Goals Markets
Over/Under, team goals, first/last scorer
Own goals count for totals, not for scorer bets
Scorer Markets
Player must take part
Own goals don’t count
Cards
Settled over 90 minutes
Yellow = 10 pts
Red = 25 pts
Two yellows = 35 pts
Corners
Only corners taken count
Retakes count once
Time-Based Markets
Example: first 10 minutes (00:00–09:59), each half
Specials
Woodwork hits
Penalties (must be taken to count)
🏟️ Match Disruptions
Postponed → Void if not played within 48 hours
Abandoned → Settled if outcome is clear, otherwise void
VAR → Final decision always applies
Venue changes → May result in bets being voided
🧠 Quick Tips
Check lineups before placing player bets
Bet Builders are void if any leg is void
Rules may vary for cup matches and friendlies
Keep an eye out for promos and boosted odds
👉 For full details, visit our Football Rules section.