Viaplay Sports UK

Viaplay Sports UK

@ViaplaySportsUK

Official Twitter profile of Viaplay Sports

Sky, Virgin, Prime & Online. https://viaplay.com/gb-en/ Joined 2010-06-25 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

160,207

Followers

834

Following

53,974

Tweets

60.8

Avg Engagement

414

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @ViaplaySportsUK'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: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2010-06-25
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Sky, Virgin, Prime & Online.

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:50.3
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:10.5
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

On average, tweets receive a decent number of likes and retweets, indicating a moderately engaged audience. The content is likely shared widely due to its sports-related nature and emotional appeal.

50.3

Avg Likes/Tweet

10.5

Avg Retweets/Tweet

163,356

Total Likes

34,247

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

6

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

26

75th Percentile

9,390

Top Tweet

0.38

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Broadcaster

Primarily shares original content

71.4%

Original

21.4%

Replies

7.0%

Retweets

0.2%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.0%

With Media

81.9%

With Links

54.0%

With #Tags

65.8%

With @Mentions

78.2%

With Emojis

182

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.3

Reply/Original Ratio

0.03

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

57.0%

Weekday Posts

43.0%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#laligasantander (253) #scottishcup (220) #euro2024 (191) #vivalaliga (178) #urc (162) #viaplaycup (138) #eihl (133) #challengecuprugby (47) #elclásico (47) #betfredchampionship (43)

Most Mentioned

@laligatv (272) @officialeihl (186) @semrahunter (109) @scottishcup (103) @viaplaysportsuk (87) @sports_emmad (87) @murphonice (84) @viaplay (82) @celticfc (78) @spfl (78)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,321 (71%)
Replies 695 (21%)
Retweets 227 (7%)
Quote Tweets 7 (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 227 retweets (7% 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 3,250 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 50,000 followers

The primary audience includes sports fans, particularly those interested in football and European competitions. It also attracts viewers looking for live updates and match highlights.

Average

Audience Quality

22.1%

Suspicion Index

28.9%

Low-Quality %

66

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

43.5%

Empty Bio

21.9%

<10 Tweets

11.7%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

43.9%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

92.7%

No URL

14.3%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

39,391,867

Total Potential Reach

66

Median Follower Reach

242

75th Percentile Reach

6.1%

>1K followers

0.7%

>10K followers

0.2%

>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).

59.0%

Creators

29,524 accounts

19.0%

Consumers

9,519 accounts

21.9%

Dormant

10,957 accounts

150

Verified Followers

0.3% of total

4.3%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.13

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):

Glasgow, Scotland (1,201) Scotland, United Kingdom (824) Glasgow (460) United Kingdom (457) Scotland (434) London, England (373) Edinburgh, Scotland (360) England, United Kingdom (289) Lagos, Nigeria (281) Ireland (219)

288

Verified Followers

0.29% of total

13,257

Protected Accounts

13.13% 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
@KaizerChiefs 2,782,107 Football Club Football, Soccer, Marketing
@sportbible 2,088,753 Sports Media Sport, Lifestyle, Entertainment
@UnitedStandMUFC 1,931,334 Fan Channel Manchester United, Global Fanbase, Latest News
@FloydShivambu 1,395,834 Politician Dialectical Materialism, Labour Theory of Value, Revolution
@ManUnitedZone_ 1,380,415 - -
@SinghLions 1,333,669 Restaurateur Food, Travel, Influencer
@kevinbridges86 1,329,113 Comedian Comedy, Stand-up, Humor
@Squawka 1,234,678 Football Analysis football, stats, analysis
@EddieHearn 1,116,660 Boxing Promoter Boxing, Darts, Snooker
@Juezcentral 1,004,634 Sports Journalist fútbol, datos curiosos, anécdotas

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

football (3,781) love (2,778) celtic (2,047) fc (2,010) life (1,944) sports (1,860) views (1,683) rangers (1,306) music (1,300) rugby (1,284)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#mufc (245) #coys (132) #lfc (122) #ynwa (122) #glazersout (67) #lufc (63) #nufc (57) #football (56) #cfc (52) #coybig (48)

58,686

Followers With Bio

42,307

Followers Without Bio

58.11%

% With Bio

41.89%

% 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 3,250 analyzed

28,627

Combined Engagement

25,350

Total Likes

3,277

Total Retweets

5,725

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

100%

With Hashtags

80%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Sports Coverage Football Matches Live Updates Fan Engagement Emotional Moments Commentary European Competitions
Viaplay Sports UK
@ViaplaySportsUK

Stop what you're doing right now and watch this! 🤯 Malik Tillman gives Rangers the lead in controversial circumstances which infuriates the visitors 😠 Michael Beale then steps in and orders his side to allow Partick Thistle to score 👏🔵 #ScottishCup | @ScottishCup https://t.co/

2023-02-12
Retweets: 1,202 Likes: 8,188 Engagement: 9,390
Viaplay Sports UK
@ViaplaySportsUK

🗣️ "You enjoy your night and enjoy your success, because come 24 hours, I'm going to ask you to go again" @celticfc manager Ange Postecoglou joins our studio panel for an in-depth interview having won the 2023 Viaplay Cup 🍀🇦🇺 #ViaplayCup | @spfl https://t.co/a78b8CoJzx

2023-02-26
Retweets: 447 Likes: 5,308 Engagement: 5,755
Viaplay Sports UK
@ViaplaySportsUK

A brilliant rendition of Amhrán na bhFiann before things got underway 👏🇮🇪 This atmosphere 😍 #EURO2024 https://t.co/jiVIKaX5Ag

2023-03-27
Retweets: 668 Likes: 4,070 Engagement: 4,738
Viaplay Sports UK
@ViaplaySportsUK

"LISTEN TO THIS PLACE!" 🎙 Scott McTominay doubles @ScotlandNT's lead and his tally for the night against Spain 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Hampden is ROARING now 🙌 #EURO2024 | #SCOESP | @mctominay10 https://t.co/USvT6q4i6A

2023-03-28
Retweets: 525 Likes: 4,111 Engagement: 4,636
Viaplay Sports UK
@ViaplaySportsUK

🗣️ "Look at this, Look at it! It's special!" @CelticFC goalkeeper Joe Hart gives an interview with You'll Never Walk Alone being belted out in the background by the Celtic fans 🍀 #ViaplayCup | @spfl https://t.co/aUfZlZLHVZ

2023-02-26
Retweets: 435 Likes: 3,673 Engagement: 4,108

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account emphasizes high-energy, emotionally charged moments from matches, which drives engagement. It leverages trending topics and hashtags to increase visibility and interaction. The use of direct quotes and commentary adds a personal touch, making the content more relatable and shareable.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 160,207
  • + 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 @ViaplaySportsUK reveals an growing Twitter presence with 160,207 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 60.8 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