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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 9
London Tops BBC World Cup Streaming as 64% of UK iPlayer Accounts Tune In
Updated
Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 9

London Tops BBC World Cup Streaming as 64% of UK iPlayer Accounts Tune In

3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 9

Summary

  • 64% of signed-in UK iPlayer accounts streamed some World Cup content between June 11 and July 7, with London dominating the rankings and taking 13 of the top 14 postcode areas.
  • Nearly 80% of accounts in Southall, Ilford and East London watched BBC World Cup coverage, while Manchester was the highest-ranked area outside the capital, ahead of Luton, Oldham and Birmingham.
  • England and Scotland matches split audiences across the border: Scottish households were less likely to watch England games, and Scotland's two BBC group matches did not crack the top five in English postcodes.
  • England's 3-2 win over Mexico at 02:00 BST set a live-broadcast record for that timeslot, but inner London lagged that match as places including Blackburn, Oldham and Birmingham moved into the top 10.
  • Kickoff times and star players also shaped demand, with France-Senegal, Portugal-DR Congo and Argentina-Austria among the biggest draws, while local club loyalties lifted viewing for players tied to Manchester, Liverpool and Sunderland.

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