It’s every football fan’s dream — turning a modest flutter into a life-changing payout.
For one Sky Bet user, that dream came true during Liverpool’s dramatic Premier League showdown with Manchester City on Super Sunday.
The punter pocketed a staggering £5,165.06 from a mere £20 bet, all thanks to a slice of tech-powered good fortune known as Sky Bet’s Super Sub feature.
A Nail-Biting Moment Turns Into a Miracle
The ten-leg BuildABet accumulator was riding high at eye-watering 257.25/1 odds, but things looked grim when Liverpool’s Conor Bradley left the pitch after committing only one foul — one short of the required two for that part of the bet.
Usually, that would have spelled disaster for any accumulator.
But Sky Bet’s Super Sub had other ideas.
The feature automatically transfers a player-based selection to their on-field replacement — a lifeline few bettors ever get to see pay off so dramatically.
Enter Joe Gomez, the Accidental Hero
When Joe Gomez came on for Bradley in the 82nd minute, the lucky punter’s hopes were hanging by a thread.
Within moments, Gomez gave away a foul — the crucial second one that sealed that leg of the bet.
The result? A huge sigh of relief, and a bet that was suddenly back in the game.
Doku Delivers for City — and the Bettor
While Liverpool were left reeling from a tough defeat, the winner couldn’t have cared less.
Jeremy Doku, Manchester City’s electric winger, was instrumental in the win and equally vital to the accumulator’s success.
Doku not only won four fouls but also scored City’s third goal, ticking off another vital selection on the betting slip.
One of the bet’s legs had backed him to win three or more fouls — and he did it in style.
Pressure Mounts on Arne Slot
For Liverpool, though, it was another frustrating night.
The loss marked their fourth consecutive Premier League away defeat, piling pressure on manager Arne Slot as City cruised to a dominant victory inspired by Doku’s flair and relentless energy.
The Winning Formula
Here’s how the full 10-leg BuildABet accumulator shaped up — a perfect mix of yellow cards, fouls, and one very handy substitution:
Players to be carded:
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Alexis Mac Allister
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Bernardo Silva
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Nico Gonzalez
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Conor Bradley
Players with 2+ fouls committed:
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Conor Bradley
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Alexis Mac Allister
Players with 1+ fouls committed:
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Nico Gonzalez
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Bernardo Silva
Players with fouls won:
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Jeremy Doku (3+ fouls won)
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Conor Bradley (1+ foul won)
A Weekend to Remember
While Liverpool fans may be licking their wounds, one savvy punter will be raising a glass to Sky Bet’s Super Sub — and to Joe Gomez, the substitute who unknowingly made someone more than £5,000 richer.