Standard Sport

Standard Sport

@standardsport

Latest news, views and live sport from the @EveningStandard.

London, England https://www.standard.co.uk/sport Joined 2009-05-06 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

79,011

Followers

818

Following

247,903

Tweets

17.4

Avg Engagement

714

Listed

Yes

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @standardsport's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2009-05-06
  • Verification:Yes
  • Location:London, England

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,243
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:13.6
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:3.8
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,243 tweets

The account has a moderate level of engagement, with an average of 357 likes and 50 retweets per tweet. The content is mostly news-based, which may influence the engagement rates.

13.6

Avg Likes/Tweet

3.8

Avg Retweets/Tweet

44,157

Total Likes

12,270

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

5

Median Likes

0

Median Retweets

11

75th Percentile

463

Top Tweet

0.22

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

59.6%

Original

34.1%

Replies

6.3%

Retweets

0.0%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.0%

With Media

99.5%

With Links

50.7%

With #Tags

39.8%

With @Mentions

33.4%

With Emojis

171

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Interactive

Balances broadcasting with conversation

0.57

Reply/Original Ratio

0.0

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Consistent

Regular posting cadence

64.2%

Weekday Posts

35.8%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#premierleague (430) #ucl (119) #emiratesfacup (107) #uwcl (72) #bhamun (61) #cfc (60) #uecl (55) #mcimun (52) #arsche (48) #eflplayoffs (40)

Most Mentioned

@sr_collings (296) @dan_kp (277) @malikouzia_ (230) @nizaarkinsella (229) @mrdomsmith (119) @mattmajendie (90) @nickpurewal (80) @eveningstandard (30) @dallaglio8 (24) @qbeeo (22)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,243 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,932 (60%)
Replies 1,106 (34%)
Retweets 204 (6%)
Quote Tweets 1 (0%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 204 retweets (6% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,243 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

The audience is likely interested in sports, particularly football, and stays updated with the latest developments in the sport. They are likely to be sports enthusiasts and followers of the EveningStandard.

Good

Audience Quality

17.6%

Suspicion Index

25.5%

Low-Quality %

93

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

43.8%

Empty Bio

12.4%

<10 Tweets

10.9%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

33.6%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

92.8%

No URL

7.2%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

19,924,571

Total Potential Reach

93

Median Follower Reach

265

75th Percentile Reach

5.6%

>1K followers

0.3%

>10K followers

0.1%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

70.9%

Creators

7,087 accounts

16.7%

Consumers

1,669 accounts

12.4%

Dormant

1,244 accounts

18

Verified Followers

0.18% of total

4.6%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.18

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England (435) Newcastle (165) London, England (127) North East, England (122) England, United Kingdom (110) United Kingdom (106) London (92) Lagos, Nigeria (72) Nigeria (66) Newcastle Upon Tyne (57)

18

Verified Followers

0.18% of total

954

Protected Accounts

9.54% of total

7 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,096,816 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@David_Ornstein 1,974,593 Football Correspondent -
@bt3 189,538 Religious Scholar Religion, Praise, Greatness
@j2110_ 148,823 - -
@TheBlueDodger 132,118 Sports Commentator Chelsea FC, Twitter Spaces, Speaker
@ExpressFutbolCL 93,895 Sports Journalist Fútbol, Información, Fichajes
@ChelseaNewsID 78,214 Sports Journalist Football, News, Coverage
@TottenhamTiers 71,451 Sports Journalist Football, Tottenham Hotspur, Updates
@13zlz 66,197 Football Fan Football, Fantasy, Premier League
@VickyGomersall 62,518 Presenter Sports, Charity, Events

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

nufc (810) football (370) newcastle (341) united (335) love (295) life (223) views (168) toon (167) chelsea (153) sports (134)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#nufc (240) #mufc (32) #glazersout (13) #cfc (12) #coyg (10) #fpl (9) #ggmu (8) #1 (7) #football (7) #coys (6)

5,617

Followers With Bio

4,383

Followers Without Bio

56.17%

% With Bio

43.83%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,243 analyzed

2,143

Combined Engagement

1,904

Total Likes

239

Total Retweets

429

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

80%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Sports News Football Transfers Sports Analysis

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently covers football transfers and managerial changes, indicating a focus on high-profile sports events. The tweets often include links to articles, suggesting a strategy to drive traffic to the EveningStandard website. The content is curated with a mix of news and analysis, likely aimed at keeping the audience informed and engaged.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 79,011
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @standardsport reveals an growing Twitter presence with 79,011 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 17.4 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025