How Does bet365 Sub On Play On (Suplente+) Work?
bet365 Sub On Play On is a match-by-match play on offer for certain soccer player props (goals, shots, cards, that kind of thing). Depending on your bet365 version, it may show up as Suplente+ or Sustituto+. Either way, if your selected player gets subbed off and the outcome still isn’t decided, your bet will roll to the direct replacement with your original odds staying put.
For example, if you’re on an anytime goalscorer and your guy gets pulled out at 60’, the ticket keeps running on the replacement player through regulation.
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Updated on 2/3/26
TL;DR
- Sub On Play on icon shown = eligible. No icon, no sub on play rollover.
- Time limits: regulation only (90 minutes + stoppage time) up to the final whistle. Extra time and pens don’t count unless the market is specifically for extra time.
- Cash Out/close bet: if you close the bet before the sub happens, you’ve settled it and you’re out of the offer.
- Multiple bets: if Sub On Play On is the reason a leg turns into a winner, bet365 terms say parlay boosts may not apply. The bet can still win, but the boost piece can be removed.
When Does it Apply? Step-by-Step Guide
Most of the time, you’ll see bet365's Sub On Play On tied to pre-match qualifying bets, not something that pops up live after kickoff. In most versions, you’ll only see it on pre-match qualifying bets in selected markets, so don’t expect it to turn on after kickoff.
Your quick check is on the match screen, not the league name. Open the match, go to player specific markets, and find the exact player market you want (like anytime goalscorer, player shots, player shots on target, or player assists). If the Play On icon is on that exact row, you’re good.
This matters for single and multiple bets. If you’re stacking legs in multiple bets or using bet builder, the play on icon has to be on each player leg you want covered. One eligible leg doesn’t carry the rest.
How Does it Work Once the Best is Placed?
- Place your bet on a player market showing the Sub On Play On icon.
- If your selected player is substituted, your bet rolls to the replacement player automatically, at the same odds.
- The bet plays on, and stats from both players contribute toward the original bet requirement.
- If the combined output meets the requirement before the final whistle, the bet wins.
How is the Replacement Player Chosen?
This is where people start yelling at their bet slip.
bet365 doesn’t guess the direct replacement based on position or “coach intent.” It uses an official substitution feed determined by the Press Association. When your player is substituted, that feed links your ticket to the player who actually comes on. If a few subs happen in the same stoppage time, the order in the feed is what decides who replaced whom.
You’ll see it right on the slip: the name changes, your original odds stay put, and you’re still sitting on the same odds you clicked. If nothing updates after the sub (even though you thought you were on a play on icon line), don’t try to “assign” a sub yourself. Treat it like the offer didn’t attach to that selection.
In some versions, if the direct replacement gets pulled too, the ticket may roll again, so check your local terms if you’re counting on that edge case.
What You Can Bet + How it Plays Out
Sub On Play On mostly shows up on player prop bets, meaning any player market where you’re basically rooting on one guy to do one thing: score, assist, shoot, get booked, commit fouls, etc. You’ll see it most often in big soccer matches like Premier League and UEFA games (Champions League, Europa League, Conference League).
Here’s the menu you’ll typically see it tied to, when the play on icon is there:
- Goalscorer stuff: first goalscorer, last goalscorer, anytime goalscorer, next goalscorer, two or more goals, three or more goals, plus specials like hat trick score or header score when they’re listed.
- Playmaking: player assists and combo markets like score or assist.
- Shooting: player shots, player shots on target, and other shots on target lines.
- Discipline: things like player tackles, and sometimes player fouls.
Some markets are one-and-done (first/next goalscorer), others are a running count. On those, the bet requirement is an overall tally, and in some versions it can carry across both players. So the substituted player meets part of it, and the replacement finishes it. Take shots, for example: one from the starter, one from the sub, and the ticket can still hit.
Rules, Exclusions, and Settlement
If Sub On Play On didn’t kick in, it’s usually one of a few boring reasons. Annoying, sure. Random, not really. When Sub On Play On doesn't apply, first check these, in order:
- The outcome was already decided. If your pick is already settled before the sub, there’s nothing to hand off. For example, if you’re on first goalscorer and someone else scores early, your ticket is already cooked. A later sub can’t bring it back.
- You closed the bet. If you used full Cash Out, you settled it yourself. Sub On Play On can’t do anything after that.
- You weren’t on the right line. Even in the right match, not every player market row is eligible. The simplest test is the play on icon. If the icon wasn’t on that exact row, it was just a normal bet.
Time Limits and Match Limits
bet365 Sub On Play On applies only within the standard time frame of qualifying soccer markets. For most player props, that means settlement is based on 90 minutes of play, including stoppage time, up to the final whistle. Extra time and penalty shootouts do not count — unless the specific bet is placed on an extra-time market.
The feature is also limited to qualifying soccer matches. Bets placed on friendly or exhibition matches are not eligible, and the Sub On Play On icon typically will not appear for those games.
Stakes, Eligibility, and Promo Fine Print
Sub On Play On explains how a bet continues when a player is substituted, but it doesn’t change how promotional funds work. If you’re using free bets, bonus bets, or bet credits, those still fall under bet365’s general terms and conditions, not special Sub On Play On rules.
In other words, the feature affects how the bet plays on in the game, not how your bet credits stake or bonus funds are structured. Standard eligibility checks, account rules, and promotion policies still apply alongside the Sub On Play On offer.
Eligibility can vary too, as bet365 usually frames this as "for new and eligible customers", and more broadly eligible customers, depending on your account and location. On some versions, you’ll see it filed under football betting promos even if you call it soccer.
If you’re trying to pair this with another promo, scan that promo’s terms for payment method exclusions, or a min deposit requirement. Those aren’t Sub On Play On mechanics, but they can still decide whether a promo attaches or not.
Settlement Timing
Settlement speed is usually a target (often around 15 minutes for qualifying winners), not a guarantee. If you’re waiting, check whether the bet is still sitting in "Unsettled". If something looks wrong, bet365 support is going to ask for your match and bet details anyway, so get those first.
bet365 Responsible Gaming
Features like Sub On Play On can change how a bet behaves, but they don’t remove risk. Every football bet still depends on what happens on the field, and outcomes are never guaranteed.
bet365 offers several responsible gambling tools to help players stay in control, including:
- Deposit limits
- Spend limits
- Session limits
- Single wager limit
- Time-outs
- Self-exclusion
These tools are built to support safer play across betting sites, and they’re available directly through your account settings.
If betting stops feeling fun or starts to feel stressful, help is available at 1-800-GAMBLER.
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bet365 SUB ON PLAY ON FAQs
Does sub on play apply to every player bet?
No. Sub On Play On only applies to certain player markets in qualifying soccer matches, and only when that market shows the Sub On Play On (Play On) icon. If the icon isn’t displayed on that specific selection, it’s not an eligible player market, and the bet follows the normal settlement rules.
How does bet365 pick who takes over your bet?
When you bet on a player, bet365 uses an official substitution feed (linked to the Press Association) to connect your chosen player to the player who actually enters. In other words, it’s determined by the press, not by “coach intent.” If the slip never updates after the sub, it usually means the tag didn’t attach and the bet plays normally.
Does it work in extra time?
Usually no. Standard Sub On Play On is for regulation only, unless you specifically picked an extra-time market.
When does the rollover not resolve?
Three common reasons:
- The outcome is already settled. If the bet wins or loses before the substitution, nothing rolls.
- You fully Cashed Out before the sub.
- You weren’t on the right line. Even in the right match, not every player market row is eligible. Make sure it meets the bet criteria for that qualifying match.
Is suplente+ the same thing as sub on play on?
Most of the time, yes. It’s usually just a label change for the same play on offer. Availability can still vary by region and by eligible customers.
Does the sub on play on work in bet builder?
Sometimes. If your version supports it, each player leg has to qualify on its own, which means one leg doesn’t cover the rest, even if it’s all part of the same bet builder ticket. Same idea for single and multiple bets.