STELLA LEFTY'S 'BOSTON' SLIPS TO NO. 7 AS TAYLOR SWIFT'S 'PATIENT ZERO' DEBUTS AT UK NO. 1 — FINAL CHART RESULTS

After a dramatic midweek race that had fans dreaming of a first UK No. 1 — as covered in our Stella Lefty eyes first UK No. 1 — midweek update — the final Official Singles Chart results are in, and the outcome is bittersweet for Stella Lefty. Her breakout hit "Boston" slips from No. 3 to No. 7 in the final chart, published October 9, 2026 (sales week ending October 8), while Taylor Swift's "Patient Zero" storms straight in at No. 1. For the full words behind the track, see our Boston lyrics by Stella Lefty post.

The Final Chart Result

Here is how the top seven of the final UK Official Singles Chart (published October 9, 2026) shaped up:

1. No. 1 — "Patient Zero" by Taylor Swift (new entry, debut). It is her eighth UK No. 1 single.
2. No. 2 — "Great Expectation" by Sienna Spiro (down from No. 1; 13 weeks on the chart).
3. No. 3 — "Cleveland!" by Taylor Swift (new entry).
4. No. 4 — "Babylon" by Taylor Swift (new entry).
5. No. 5 — "Choosin' Texas" by Ella Langley.
6. No. 6 — "Babydoll" by Jamie Miller (up from No. 8; a new peak after 6 weeks).
7. No. 7 — "Boston" by Stella Lefty (down from No. 3; all-time UK peak No. 3; 26 weeks on the chart).

Key Numbers and Records

"Patient Zero" debuts at No. 1, marking Taylor Swift's eighth UK No. 1 single and her third UK chart-topper of 2026, following "Opalite" and "I Knew It, I Knew You". Swift also claims two more top-five slots, with "Cleveland!" entering at No. 3 and "Babylon" at No. 4 — more on that in our Taylor Swift's UK chart double with Patient Zero report. Meanwhile, Jamie Miller's "Babydoll" climbs to a new peak of No. 6, while "Boston" drops to No. 7 with an all-time UK peak of No. 3.

What This Means for Stella Lefty

For Stella Lefty, a first UK No. 1 remains elusive — but the story of "Boston" is far from over. The single, released on March 27, 2026 via Atlantic Outpost and co-written with Grace Enger, Jacob Kasher Hindlin and Joe Reeves (with a Noah Kahan "Stick Season" interpolation credit), has now spent 26 weeks on the UK chart. Newer fans can catch up on her journey in our Stella Lefty biography — and the track keeps making waves beyond the charts, from the SNL roasts Stella Lefty's Boston sketch moment to this week's chart drama. A No. 7 finish with a No. 3 peak is still a career-defining result, and with the song's momentum, another shot at the summit may not be far off.

Watch the Official Video

Watch the official music video for "Boston" below, via Stella Lefty's official artist channel:

Frequently Asked Questions

Did "Boston" reach No. 1 on the UK chart?

No. "Boston" by Stella Lefty finished at No. 7 in the final chart published October 9, 2026. Its all-time UK peak is No. 3, so a first UK No. 1 remains elusive for the singer.

Who is No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart this week?

"Patient Zero" by Taylor Swift, which debuted straight in at No. 1 — her eighth UK No. 1 single.

Where did "Babydoll" by Jamie Miller land?

"Babydoll" climbed to No. 6, a new peak for the track, which had previously reached No. 8.

Which other Taylor Swift songs charted this week?

Two more new entries: "Cleveland!" at No. 3 and "Babylon" at No. 4, giving Swift three songs in the top four.