OL Lyonnes and Chelsea FC Match Market Settlement Rules

Market Resolution Mechanics and Official Timelines

Prediction markets tracking the September 30, 2026 fixture specify that wagers on an OL Lyonnes victory will resolve to “Yes” if the French side secures a win within the regulation 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Any other outcome during regular play results in the market resolving to “No.” Extra time and penalty shootouts are explicitly excluded from this market scope, anchoring the result strictly to regulation time.

If governing bodies or event organizers fail to publish final match statistics within two hours of the final whistle, the resolution protocol shifts to verified aggregators. Flashscore serves as the secondary data source, followed by Sofascore if Flashscore metrics remain unavailable. In the absence of data from these platforms within 24 hours of the final whistle, markets default to a 50-50 resolution or “Draw” where applicable.

Handling Schedule Disruptions and Cancellations

Contingency rules govern potential schedule changes for the fixture. Should the match face postponement, the market remains open indefinitely until the governing body schedules and completes the fixture. Conversely, if the encounter is canceled entirely without any makeup game planned, market rules dictate an automatic resolution to “No.” Official final results recognized by organizers stand permanently, meaning post-match disciplinary revisions or overturned scores after market settlement will not alter the established outcome.

Data Verification Protocols

Reliability of data sources remains central to settling high-profile European encounters. Platform rules establish a strict hierarchy to ensure transparency when official governing body reports face delays. By relying on synchronized feeds from primary organizers backed by established live-score providers like Flashscore and Sofascore, market participants have a clear framework for final settlement.