HUNTR/X and Chappell Roan vie for UK number 1

HUNTR/X aim for the top as the Official Chart First Look previews the Top 20 before Friday's update.

HUNTR/X challenge Chappell Roan to reclaim UK number 1 single

In the Official Chart First Look, HUNTR/X, known from Netflixs KPop Demon Hunters, appears ready to challenge Chappell Roan for the top spot after Roans No 1 debut with The Subway last week. Golden is pushing No Broke Boys toward the top five, while Ed Sheerans A Little More sits at No 8 ahead of his eighth studio album Play. Justin Biebers Yukon has jumped into the upper mid chart, and Rossi and Jazzys High On Me may climb back to its prior peak outside the Top 20. The First Look Top 20 offers a glimpse of the week based on provisional sales and early streaming data ahead of Fridays full Top 100.

Outside the top 10, the chart shows ongoing movement that could reshape the rankings as streaming momentum and playlist placement shift. This early snapshot highlights how quickly a song can rise with a playlist boost or fall as new releases enter the market. Final positions will depend on late week sales and streaming activity, making Fridays update a crucial moment for chart leaders.

The race at the top this week tests whether a returning act can outperform a fresh challenger. HUNTR/Xs bid for No 1 depends on broad digital reach and fast accumulation of streams, a dynamic that often favors artists with cross platform exposure.

Ed Sheerans presence at No 8 demonstrates how a single large fan base can influence the Top 10 even before a full promotional push. The Official Chart First Look is useful for early insight, but it remains a forecast, not a verdict, and volatility is likely as playlists adjust and listeners react to new releases.

Highlights

The chart will continue to evolve as new data flows in and fans respond.