How to play Vernons Football Pools

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How to Play

Simply pick 11 numbers from 1 to 49. These numbers correspond to 49 football matches as shown in the match list page and which are also listed each week in the national newspapers. You can change your numbers easily at any time by phoning free 0800 834 549. You score as follows: 3 points for a score draw (1-1, 2-2, etc) 2 points for a no-score draw (0-0) or void match 1 point for a home or away win. How to Win Just add up the points scored by your best 8 selections. If they total 24, you've hit the top dividend JACKPOT. There are often BIG payouts for 23 and 22 points too. You can get the results from the Results page, from TV, teletext and newspaper sports pages or by phoning Vernons on 0800 614 695. Don't worry if you don't check, we will always check for you and automatically send you your winnings. There are usually three prize levels each week for the highest point scores. The amount you win will depend on the number of winners on the same points as you. If you get 8 Super score draws (2-2 or higher) you will get an extra £2 million in addition to your top dividend jackpot (the prize is shared if there is more than one winner)! You can also win prizes for having the most points at Half-Time, as well as the goal rush Competition at Half-Time and Full time. So you have 4 ways to scoop that Pools win!! Prize Booster When you win, the prize booster will boost your winniungs compared to other winners at the same level who have staked the standard amount. The amount is shown by the ”Prize Boost” figure in Pools Expert.

How to Play

Simply pick 11 numbers from 1 to 49. These numbers correspond to 49 football matches as shown in the match list page and which are also listed each week in the national newspapers. You can change your numbers easily at any time by phoning free 0800 834 549.

You score as follows:

3 points for a score draw (1-1, 2-2, etc)
2 points for a no-score draw (0-0) or void match
1 point for a home or away win.

How to Win

Just add up the points scored by your best 8 selections. If they total 24, you've hit the top dividend JACKPOT. There are often BIG payouts for 23 and 22 points too. You can get the results from the Results page, from TV, teletext and newspaper sports pages or by phoning Vernons on 0800 614 695. Don't worry if you don't check, we will always check for you and automatically send you your winnings.

There are usually three prize levels each week for the highest point scores. The amount you win will depend on the number of winners on the same points as you.

If you get 8 Super score draws (2-2 or higher) you will get an extra £2 million in addition to your top dividend jackpot (the prize is shared if there is more than one winner)!

You can also win prizes for having the most points at Half-Time, as well as the goal rush Competition at Half-Time and Full time. So you have 4 ways to scoop that Pools win!!

Prize Booster

When you win, the prize booster will boost your winniungs compared to other winners at the same level who have staked the standard amount. The amount is shown by the ”Prize Boost” figure in Pools Expert.