How often is 4 drawn in UK Lotto (United Kingdom)?
Since October 10, 2015, when UK Lotto’s current rules took effect (6 numbers from 1–59), number 4 has been drawn 116 times in 1,146 draws — tied for 29th most often of 59; across all 3,211 draws since November 19, 1994 it has come up 364 times, tied 33rd of 49.
Data: 3,211 draws, November 19, 1994 – October 24, 2026; updated October 24, 2026.
That is 0.5 fewer than the 116.5 a number would average from the matrix alone (under 1% below).
How long has 4 gone without being drawn?
The longest 4 has gone without being drawn is 54 draws, between its appearances on May 16, 1998 and November 25, 1998. Its current gap is 14 draws, longer than its average gap of 7.8 draws between appearances. A long gap doesn’t make a number due in UK Lotto: each draw starts fresh. Its longest streak was 3 consecutive draws on record, from January 28, 2009 to February 4, 2009. Its first appearance in the record was on January 28, 1995.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 4?
Since October 10, 2015, 4 has been drawn alongside 56 more often than with any other number (16 times), followed by 1 (15), 27 (15), 38 (15), 13 (14). The fewest: 25 (3), 44 (4), 16 (6), 35 (6), 43 (6).
4 in UK Lotto, year by year
Its busiest year was 1996, drawn 9 times in 52 draws (tied 3rd that year); its quietest was 2022, 7 times in 105 draws (tied 52nd).
| Year | Times 4 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | tied 13th | 78 |
| 2025 | 8 | tied 42nd | 105 |
| 2024 | 9 | tied 41st | 104 |
| 2023 | 14 | 9th | 104 |
| 2022 | 7 | tied 52nd | 105 |
| 2021 | 14 | tied 9th | 104 |
| 2020 | 10 | tied 28th | 105 |
| 2019 | 9 | tied 34th | 104 |
| 2018 | 12 | tied 16th | 104 |
| 2017 | 12 | tied 18th | 104 |
| 2016 | 11 | tied 23rd | 105 |
| 2015 | 15 | tied 7th | 104 |
| 2014 | 13 | tied 23rd | 105 |
| 2013 | 9 | tied 41st | 104 |
| 2012 | 10 | tied 36th | 104 |
| 2011 | 15 | tied 13th | 105 |
| 2010 | 14 | tied 13th | 104 |
| 2009 | 11 | tied 31st | 104 |
| 2008 | 13 | tied 18th | 105 |
| 2007 | 15 | tied 10th | 104 |
| 2006 | 16 | tied 5th | 104 |
| 2005 | 11 | tied 35th | 105 |
| 2004 | 13 | tied 20th | 104 |
| 2003 | 9 | tied 45th | 105 |
| 2002 | 13 | tied 19th | 104 |
| 2001 | 10 | tied 38th | 104 |
| 2000 | 14 | tied 16th | 105 |
| 1999 | 11 | tied 30th | 104 |
| 1998 | 9 | tied 40th | 104 |
| 1997 | 13 | tied 18th | 100 |
| 1996 | 9 | tied 3rd | 52 |
| 1995 | 6 | tied 25th | 52 |
| 1994 | 0 | tied 31st | 7 |
When was 4 last drawn?
Number 4 was last drawn on Sat, Sep 5, 2026 (14 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 3, 4, 10, 20, 49, 51, Bonus Ball 36. All UK Lotto results for 2026.
The draws before that with 4: Jul 15, 2026; May 30, 2026; May 23, 2026; May 16, 2026; May 2, 2026.
4 as the Bonus Ball
As the Bonus Ball, 4 has come up 19 times in 1,146 draws since October 10, 2015 — tied 25th of 59, most recently on January 17, 2026.
4 by draw day
Across the full record, 4 has come up 183 times in 1,546 Wednesday draws and 180 times in 1,661 Saturday draws.
These are counts of past UK Lotto draws. Every draw is independent and random: no number is “due”, and none of these figures changes the chance of 4 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 4 drawn in UK Lotto (United Kingdom)?," updated October 24, 2026, https://lottizen.com/europe/uk-lotto/number/4. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.