A single fortunate ticket-holder has claimed the £2 million UK National Lottery jackpot after successfully matching all six winning numbers in the mid-week draw held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
According to the National Lottery operator Allwyn, the winning numbers for Round 1 of the mid-week draw were 18, 26, 48, 49, 51, and 53, with the bonus ball landing on 33. Meanwhile, the Round 2 numbers drawn were 25, 52, 53, 54, 55, and 57, alongside bonus ball 26.
Prize Breakdown and Statistics
No participant matched five main numbers plus the bonus ball during the Wednesday draw. However, 72 separate players secured £1,000 each by correctly matching five main numbers.
Across all tiers of the mid-week competition, a total of 686,813 prize winners successfully claimed £3,430,097 in combined prize money. Additionally, the Wednesday winning Thunderball numbers were announced as 19, 24, 29, 33, and 36, with the Thunderball coming in at 4.
UK Lotto Rules and Rollovers
The UK Lotto routinely starts its base jackpots at £2 million for regular draws held on Wednesdays and Saturdays. When nobody matches all six main numbers, the jackpot rolls over to subsequent draws.
The jackpot can roll through a set sequence before triggering a Must Be Won draw. In a Must Be Won scenario, if the top prize is not claimed, the accumulated pool is shared down across lower prize tiers, which significantly increases payouts for lower-tier matches.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much was the recent UK Lotto jackpot? The jackpot won on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, stood at exactly £2 million.
- What were the main winning numbers for Round 1? The winning numbers were 18, 26, 48, 49, 51, and 53, with bonus ball 33.
- How many total winners were recorded in the draw? There were 686,813 prize winners sharing a total of £3,430,097 in prizes.
- How many players matched five numbers? A total of 72 players matched five numbers, each securing a £1,000 cash prize.
- When do UK Lotto draws take place? Lotto draws are held twice a week, specifically on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
