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Hot & cold numbers (2026 & all time), overdue numbers, frequency charts, draw patterns, and number combinations for UK Lotto (6/59)3,166+ draws tracked.

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UK Lotto Statistics Overview

This UK Lotto statistics page provides a complete analysis of historical draw data, including hot and cold numbers, overdue numbers, frequency charts, draw patterns, and number combinations, plus bonus number analysis. Based on over 3,166 draws dating back to November 1994, these insights help players understand long-term trends and compare them against 2026 year-to-date results. In 2026 alone, 33 draws have taken place so far.

Total Draws

3,166

Draws This Year

33

Latest Draw

25 Apr

Days Since Draw

1

UK Lotto Hot & Cold Numbers 202633 draws

In 2026, number 40 is the hottest UK Lotto number, appearing 7 times across 33 draws. Numbers 18 and 22 follow closely with 66 appearances each. On the cold end, 26 has been drawn the least in 2026 with only 1 appearance.

🔥 Hot Numbers — drawn most in 2026

40#17×
18#26×
22#36×
34#46×
47#56×

❄️ Cold Numbers — drawn least in 2026

26#11×
38#21×
41#31×
42#41×
48#51×

UK Lotto Hot & Cold Numbers All Time3,166+ draws

Across all 3,166+ UK Lotto draws, 42 is the most drawn number of all time with 119 appearances — the undisputed hot number in UK Lotto history. The coldest numbers all time — 21, 55, 30 — have appeared far less frequently, each drawn only 83 times.

🔥 Hot Numbers — most drawn all time

42#1119×
27#2117×
58#3116×
52#4115×
39#5114×

❄️ Cold Numbers — least drawn all time

21#183×
55#287×
30#389×
26#489×
44#592×
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UK Lotto Overdue Numbers 202633 draws

So far in 2026, 2 numbers have not appeared in any UK Lotto draw. That includes 21, 55 — the most overdue numbers to watch in upcoming draws.

2155

UK Lotto Most Overdue Numbers All Time

Number 21 is the most overdue UK Lotto number of all time, having not appeared for 151 days. Numbers 55 and 38 are also long overdue, absent for 120 and 113 days respectively.

21#1151d
55#2120d
38#3113d
48#4113d
26#599d

UK Lotto Number Frequency 202633 draws

Across 33 UK Lotto draws in 2026, 40 leads in frequency with 7 appearances. The top 10 numbers below have each appeared 57 times this year — see the full frequency chart for every number.

40#17×
18#26×
22#36×
34#46×
47#56×
56#66×
5#75×
10#85×
12#95×
32#105×

UK Lotto Number Frequency All Time3,166+ draws

Over all 3,166+ draws, 42 holds the all-time frequency record with 119 appearances, while the least drawn number has appeared just 83 times. The top 10 most drawn UK Lotto numbers of all time are shown below.

42#1119×
27#2117×
58#3116×
52#4115×
39#5114×
37#6114×
11#7114×
54#8113×
45#9112×
36#10112×
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UK Lotto Draw Patterns 202633 draws

In 2026, the typical UK Lotto winning combination sums to around 178, spanning a range of about 42 between the lowest and highest number drawn. The most common odd/even split this year is 4 even, 2 odd — meaning most draws in 2026 contain that mix of odd and even numbers.

Average sum

178

Average range

41.5

Most common odd/even split

4 even, 2 odd

UK Lotto Draw Patterns All Time3,166+ draws

Analysing all 3,166+ UK Lotto draws, the average winning combination sums to 181 with an average spread of 43 between the lowest and highest number. Historically, the most frequent odd/even pattern is 3 even, 3 odd — a useful benchmark when selecting your numbers.

Average sum

181

Average range

42.7

Most common odd/even split

3 even, 3 odd

Draws analyzed

50

UK Lotto Most Common Number Combinations

UK Lotto Number Pairs & Combinations Report

UK Lotto Most Common Combinations 202633 draws

In 2026, numbers 49 and 56 have appeared together in the same draw 3 times — making them the most frequent number pair of 2026 across 33 draws.

Top pair:
4956
3× together

UK Lotto Most Common Combinations All Time

Based on the last 50 draws, 49 and 56 is the most common number pair in UK Lotto history, having landed in the same draw 4 times. See the full page for pairs, triplets, and quadruplets.

Top pair:
4956
4× together

UK Lotto Bonus Number Frequency All Time

The most frequently drawn UK Lotto bonus number is 38 with 26 appearances all time. Bonus number 45 follows with 25 appearances. The top 10 bonus numbers by frequency are shown below.

38#126×
45#225×
12#325×
17#424×
48#523×
54#622×
5#722×
21#822×
28#922×
42#1021×
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Frequently Asked Questions About UK Lotto Statistics

How many UK Lotto draws are included in this analysis?

This page analyses 3,166 UK Lotto draws, starting from 19 November 1994, up to the most recent draw on 25 April 2026. The 2026 data covers 33 draws year-to-date, updated daily.

What is the most drawn UK Lotto number?

All time, number 42 is the most frequently drawn UK Lotto number with 119 appearances across 3,166+ draws. Numbers 27 and 58 are also among the most drawn historically. In 2026, number 40 leads with 7 appearances from 33 draws — though rankings shift as the year progresses.

Which UK Lotto numbers are most overdue?

Number 21 is currently the most overdue UK Lotto number, absent from draws for 151 days. Numbers 55, 38, 48 are also among the longest overdue, each missing for over 113 days. In 2026 specifically, 2 numbers have not appeared at all.

What odd/even pattern appears most in UK Lotto draws?

Historically, the most common odd/even split in UK Lotto draws is 3 even, 3 odd — meaning most winning combinations contain that balance of odd and even numbers. In 2026, the most frequent pattern so far is 4 even, 2 odd. The average sum of a UK Lotto winning combination is 181. Combinations whose numbers sum close to this value statistically resemble the majority of historical draws.

Can UK Lotto statistics predict the next winning numbers?

No — every UK Lotto draw is entirely random and independent. Past results do not influence future outcomes. However, frequency data, overdue numbers, and draw patterns help players understand what combinations have historically been more or less common, which some use as a guide when selecting numbers. Always play responsibly and within your budget.

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