Overview
Set for Life draws 5 main numbers from 1–47 and one Life Ball from 1–10. Launched in 2019, it has less history than UK Lotto or Thunderball. Over hundreds of draws, some numbers appear more often—pure randomness.
Rankings depend on the period. With ~7 years of data, variation is higher than in games with decades of history.
Important
A "hot" number has the same probability next time as any other. Statistics describe history, not future.
Top 10 main numbers — 2019–2026 (typical data)
Based on National Lottery and third-party draw history. Period: launch to March 2026.
| Number | Draws | Share | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 78 | 2.51% | Lottery Stats |
| 31 | 77 | 2.48% | Lottery Stats |
| 9 | 76 | 2.45% | Lottery Stats |
| 17 | 76 | 2.45% | Lottery Stats |
| 42 | 75 | 2.41% | Lottery Stats |
| 3 | 74 | 2.38% | Lottery Stats |
| 28 | 74 | 2.38% | Lottery Stats |
| 34 | 74 | 2.38% | Lottery Stats |
| 44 | 74 | 2.38% | Lottery Stats |
| 47 | 74 | 2.38% | Lottery Stats |
Theoretical average per number: ~2.13% (5/47). With limited history, deviation of ±0.3% is normal.
Life Ball — most frequent (1–10)
Life Ball — most frequent (1–10)| Ball | Draws | Share | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 10.61% | Lottery Stats |
| 4 | 32 | 10.29% | Lottery Stats |
| 7 | 32 | 10.29% | Lottery Stats |
| 2 | 31 | 9.97% | Lottery Stats |
| 5 | 31 | 9.97% | Lottery Stats |
Theoretical average: 10% per ball (1/10). Observed values cluster around that.
Why Set for Life has more variation
With only ~7 years of draws (2 per week), Set for Life has fewer data points than UK Lotto or Thunderball. Rankings can shift more between 1-year and all-time. Check Lottery Stats or National Lottery for latest figures.
Go further
- National Lottery: Set for Life — official results
- Fetix: UK Lotto stats — comparable analysis for UK Lotto
- Most common UK Lotto numbers — the same ranking for UK Lotto
FAQ
Does playing the most common Set for Life numbers improve my chances?
No. Each draw is random. Past frequency has no effect on future draws.
Where does this data come from?
From aggregated draw history published by the National Lottery and third parties like Lottery Stats.
How long has Set for Life been running?
Since 2019. Two draws per week (Mon and Thu).
Is the Life Ball drawn separately?
Yes. It comes from a separate pool of 1–10. Its frequency is tracked independently.
Can I see Set for Life stats on Fetix?
Fetix focuses on UK Lotto and EuroMillions. Use Lottery Stats or National Lottery for Set for Life data.
Why does Set for Life show more ranking movement than UK Lotto?
Because it has only ~7 years of draws twice a week, far fewer data points than UK Lotto's decades of history, so short-term luck has a more visible effect on the rankings.
Disclaimer
Set for Life is a game of chance. Fetix does not sell tickets or guarantee winnings. Statistics are for analysis only.