Football Rules: Postponed Matches
A postponement is deemed to be where a match isn't played on the day it's scheduled.
A postponed match can occur for a variety of reasons (though not exclusively); inclement weather and conditions, security/policing, power failures, crowd trouble etc.
In the instance where a match is postponed, these principles will be applied in settling bets:
1. Bets on a postponed fixture will be made void at the point of notification. Exceptions to these are:
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If a fixture is rescheduled at the point of postponement and kicks off within 48 hours of original kick off time, then bets will stand.
2. For the below leagues and competitions, bets will stand on matches where a new date is officially announced within 48 hours of the postponement.
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If no new date is announced within the 48 hours, then the fixture will be deemed postponed indefinitely and made void for settling purposes.
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FIFA World Cup
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UEFA European Championships (Finals)
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UEFA Champions League matches (doesn't include qualifying)
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Europa League matches (doesn't include qualifying)
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English FA Cup final
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English League Cup final
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William Hill Scottish Cup final
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Scottish League Cup final
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English play-off finals (English Championship, English League 1 and English League 2).
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3. If a match is rearranged within the same round of fixtures, agreed by the league or competition governing body, for reasons such as TV coverage etc, then this won't be deemed a postponement and bets will stand.
FAQs
Q: What happens to my multiple bet if one match is postponed?
A: The bet will be settled on the remaining selections within the multiple bet - i.e. a treble becomes a double.
Q: Are pools panels judgements or official governing declarations ever counted toward settlement of bets on postponed matches?
A: No.