A player not starting is different from a player taking no part. Some markets require a start, while others remain valid if the player enters later. A player who starts and is then substituted has already participated. The accepted market rules determine each situation.
Three different participation questions
Check whether the player must start, must take any part, or must be on the pitch before a specific event. A first-goalscorer market can raise a different question from a total-shots market. Being included in a squad list is not the same as participating.
The bet365 statistics rules reviewed here generally require the selected player to start, with an exception for competitions using rolling substitutions. This example demonstrates why applying a blanket any-appearance rule can be wrong.
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Worked example: a substitute enters late
Suppose a hypothetical shots market requires the player to start. The player begins on the bench, enters after 70 minutes and records a shot. Under that starting requirement, the late appearance does not convert the original selection into a valid starter bet.
Under a different hypothetical market requiring any participation, the late appearance could make the bet stand. The same sporting events can therefore produce different settlement because the market definitions differ.
A starter who is substituted
Once the starting condition has been met, an early substitution does not automatically refund a wager. The player may have less time to meet the selection requirement. An injury or tactical change is not itself proof that the bet should be void.
A named substitution promotion can provide separate treatment. Check whether it applies to the accepted selection and how the replacement is identified. Do not transfer a wager to another player yourself by treating the advertising as a general rule.
Builders and combinations need another check
If one player selection is void, an ordinary multiple and a same-match builder may be treated differently. Ask whether the whole product is void, one component is removed or the combined price is recalculated. Do not assume a void part means a losing part.
Record the starting lineup, substitution time, exact market and rule. If support cites a participation condition, ask which event satisfied or failed it. A screenshot of the final player statistics is not enough to establish eligibility.
Common questions
Does appearing for one minute always make the bet valid?
Not always. A starting requirement can differ from an any-participation requirement.
Does an injury automatically trigger a refund?
No. Ordinary settlement and any special substitution protection must be checked separately.
Sources and editorial notes
Official source material consulted for this edition. Operator examples are dated illustrations, not a guarantee of current terms or personal eligibility. Worked examples are hypothetical.
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