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Bill Dow

Top 10%
Team: TixallDivision: League 1Last updated: 10/24/2026

Rating

1049

Current Handicap

5
Honours
Season:

70

Matches Played

36

Wins

34

Losses

51%

Win Rate

8.4

Avg Win Margin

8.7

Avg Loss Margin

19-15

Home Record

17-19

Away Record

Milestones

Career

No career milestones yet — keep bowling!

Next goal: 50 Wins36/50

Season Highlights

No season milestones recorded yet.

Handicap Trend

All Time · 70 matches

+5 Rising
6 Jun24 Jul19 Jul16 May7 Jul22 Aug12 Jun21 Aug-12510
Started0
Lowest0
Current5
Win Percentage(40%)
57%
score+0.13→contribution+0.05
Avg Winning Margin(25%)
8.5
score+0.08→contribution+0.02
Avg Losing Margin(15%)
8.3
score-0.06→contribution-0.01
Recent Form (last 20)(10%)
70%
score+0.40→contribution+0.04
Opponent Strength(10%)
980
score+0.11→contribution+0.01
Weighted Score+0.114
Sample Size Confidence
100%(53/39 matches)
Rating1057 → shrunk 1057→ adjusted 1043
Recent 3-Season Rating (2024, 2025, 2026)1057
Recency Blend40% (53 recent matches)
Final Rating1049
Handicap
5

Formula: Rating = 1000 + (weighted score × 500). Each factor is normalized to −1…+1, multiplied by its weight, then summed. Window: factors are computed from the Handicap Calculation Years only (2024, 2025, 2026), excluding walkovers — the same window the official recalculation uses. Bayesian shrinkage: the raw rating is pulled toward 1000 by confidence (window matches ÷ 39, an adaptive threshold set by the last recalculation). Offsets: division and B/C/D team offsets are then applied, weighted by where each window match was played. Recency blend: the calculation years are re-weighted at up to 40% by match volume. Players with a long career but fewer than 5 window matches fall back to their full career record. Rating maps to handicap 0–15 (lower = stronger) via the league's spread multiplier.

League

36W34L70 matches·51.4% win rate
ClubSeasonsDivision(s)PWLWin %
Tixall2023–2026League 154292553.7%
Oxton Conservative Club2022League 1123925%
Tixall B2024–2026League 2, League 3440100%
DateOpponentH/AScoreResultMarginCompetitionDivision
8/21/2026Phil MountfordA21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 1
8/17/2026Nicky BaileyH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 1
8/14/2026Paul CottamA21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 1
8/7/2026Anthony CarlsonH21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 1
7/31/2026Barbara McburneyA21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 1
7/24/2026Eddie RimmerH21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 1
7/20/2026Gareth P HughesH9-21LOSS-12LeagueLeague 1
7/17/2026Jamie SmithA15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 1
7/3/2026Ryan DobsonA10-21LOSS-11LeagueLeague 1
6/22/2026Sue NugentA21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 1
6/12/2026Paul SavilleH12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 1
6/8/2026Brian LawrenceA18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 1
6/5/2026Chris BarlowH21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 1
5/29/2026Jon EllisH21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 1
5/22/2026Russell SeymourA10-21LOSS-11LeagueLeague 1
5/18/2026Geoff LynchA21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 1
5/8/2026Jackie ThompsonA21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 2
5/1/2026Barry SmithH21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 2
4/20/2026Eric CookA21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 2
8/22/2025Mark WilkieH21-3WIN+18LeagueLeague 1
8/18/2025Gaynor GreenfieldA21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 1
8/15/2025Nigel SmithH21-5WIN+16LeagueLeague 1
8/11/2025Steve LyonsA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 1
8/4/2025Wayne McdermottH19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 1
8/1/2025Paul JohnsonA7-21LOSS-14LeagueLeague 1
7/25/2025Peter McgheeA21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 1
7/18/2025Mike McgeeA9-21LOSS-12LeagueLeague 1
7/11/2025James MotleyH10-21LOSS-11LeagueLeague 1
7/7/2025Jack KileyH21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 1
7/4/2025Nicola EcclesA21-2WIN+19LeagueLeague 1
6/30/2025Paul LewisH21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 1
6/13/2025Ray FarrellA13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 1
6/9/2025Michael CoupeH16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 1
6/6/2025Paul RobertsA21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 1
5/30/2025Ellie WoodH21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 1
5/23/2025Ryan DobsonA8-21LOSS-13LeagueLeague 1
5/16/2025Mike McgeeH21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 1
5/9/2025Jordan RileyA14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 1
4/25/2025Anthony CarlsonH10-21LOSS-11LeagueLeague 1
8/23/2024Tony RydingH21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 1
8/23/2024Ian RoweA21-4WIN+17LeagueLeague 3
8/12/2024Ian MoxhamA17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 1
8/5/2024Ray EvansH21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 1
8/2/2024Paul GriffithsA21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 1
7/26/2024Lynsey GormanH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 1
7/19/2024James FitzpatrickA5-21LOSS-16LeagueLeague 1
7/15/2024Peter McgregorA21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 1
7/12/2024Andy EcclesH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 1
6/3/2024Dave GarlickH14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 1
5/24/2024Neil SherbrookeH11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 1
5/17/2024Dave WilsonH21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 1
5/10/2024Colin PortisA21-7WIN+14LeagueLeague 1
5/3/2024Darren HankinH9-21LOSS-12LeagueLeague 1
8/21/2023Kevin NugentA21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 1
7/24/2023James MotleyA4-21LOSS-17LeagueLeague 1
7/21/2023Mally AndrewsH21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 1
6/30/2023Andy EcclesA21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 1
6/9/2023Tony MccolganH15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 1
7/22/2022Tony CavanaghA8-21LOSS-13LeagueLeague 1
7/15/2022Bob HodgsonH21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 1
7/8/2022Neal SleemanA4-21LOSS-17LeagueLeague 1
6/24/2022Neil TurnerH14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 1
6/10/2022Les HendersonA11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 1
6/6/2022lee BrocklebankH21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 1
5/27/2022Barry SmithA11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 1
5/20/2022Colin WattersonH21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 1
5/13/2022Ian SherbrookeA4-21LOSS-17LeagueLeague 1
5/6/2022Gerry RileyH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 1
4/29/2022Andy RoseA20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 1
4/22/2022Richie FinchH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 1
Cec Hannay Rose Bowl11 games · 9W
20264 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundSteve RichardsonHoylake Central & Melrose21-14WINWON
Round of 32 RoundLynne CooperPort Sunlight Village & Works21-13WINWON
Round of 16 RoundMartin HickmanBebington Park21-13WINWON
Quarters RoundStan NewellHeswall RBL21-20WINLOST
20255 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundVicky MoseleyGladstone21-10WINWON
Round of 16 RoundSteve CharmleyThingwall21-13WINWON
Quarters RoundNick ThorntonWest Kirby Victoria13-21LOSSWON
Semi Final RoundAndy WhiteManor Road21-19WINWON
Final RoundLynsey GormanNew Brighton Quarry Vikings7-21LOSSLOST
20241 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundKath DaviesPensby21-11WINLOST
20231 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundPaul OllerheadGladstone B21-20WINWON
Cartwright Cup3 games · 2W
20243 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundSue TilstonThingwall21-17WINWON
Semi Final RoundGaynor GreenfieldGladstone B21-14WINWON
Final Round** Paul JohnsonNew Brighton Quarry Vikings B17-21LOSSLOST
Doctor Dawson Victory Cup11 games · 4W
20263 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundRay FarrellHoylake Central & Melrose B19-21LOSSWON
Round of 16 RoundWayne RobertsHeswall RBL14-21LOSSWON
Quarters RoundTony SullivanGladstone15-21LOSSLOST
20253 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundGordon DitchfieldBebington Park16-21LOSSWON
Round of 16 RoundNeil HenningGreat Meols21-4WINWON
Quarters RoundNigel HughesGladstone6-21LOSSLOST
20243 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundStephen GilfoyleHeswall RBL21-14WINWON
Semi Final RoundColin SavilleWest Kirby Victoria21-15WINWON
Final RoundRay LynchLever Club21-17WINLOST
20231 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundKarl SherbrookeWest Kirby Victoria14-21LOSSWON
20221 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundJames IssacManor Road16-21LOSSLOST
Frank Hurst Trophy8 games · 5W
20261 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundGeoff DewhurstHeswall RBL21-14WINLOST
20253 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundBrian DentonHeswall RBL B21-18WINWON
Semi Final RoundJohn DevlinWest Kirby Victoria17-21LOSSWON
Final RoundMike McgeeUpton Victory Hall21-13WINLOST
20222 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundPeter McgheeCammell Laird21-8WINWON
Quarters RoundZoe StrattonTixall B14-21LOSSLOST
20192 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundMark WoodCammell Laird21-13WINWON
Quarters RoundSteven GardnerLever Club11-21LOSSLOST
Sansom Cup4 games · 2W
20261 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundPaul BainbridgeManor Road17-21LOSSLOST
20251 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundMick AndrewsGladstone10-21LOSSLOST
20241 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundNeil TurnerNew Brighton Quarry Vikings B21-20WINWON
20221 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundJosh BuntingNew Brighton Quarry Vikings21-12WINLOST
Wirral Merit3 games · 1W
20261 round
RoundOpponentScoreResult
Round of 64Jamie Smith6-21LOSS
20242 rounds
RoundOpponentScoreResult
PreliminaryAdam Hughes21-3WIN
Round of 32Kevin Turner12-21LOSS
Charity Handicap2 games · 1W
20182 rounds
RoundOpponentScoreResult
QuartersJohn Sherlock21-15WIN
Semi FinalDave McDermott6-21LOSS
Graham White Cup1 games · 0W
20181 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundDave GarlickManor Road B9-21LOSSLOST

Current Streak

6wins

On a hot run

Longest Win Run

7

Career best winning streak

Longest Loss Run

4

Career worst losing streak

Last 5100% win rate
WWWWW
Last 1070% win rate↑ improving
WWWWWWLLLW
OpponentWLTotalWin %Last Met
Anthony Carlson11250%8/7/2026
Ryan Dobson0220%7/3/2026
Barry Smith11250%5/1/2026
Mike Mcgee11250%7/18/2025
James Motley0220%7/11/2025
Andy Eccles11250%7/12/2024
Phil Mountford101100%8/21/2026
Nicky Bailey101100%8/17/2026
Paul Cottam101100%8/14/2026
Barbara Mcburney101100%7/31/2026
Biggest Win
Nicola Eccles (+19)7/4/2025
Heaviest Defeat
James Motley (-17)7/24/2023
Best Season
202668% · 19 matches
Worst Season
202225% · 12 matches
Form Arc (1st half → 2nd half)
40% → 63%improving
Avg Opponent Rating Faced
98670 known · 0 unknown
vs Strong Opponents (rating ≥ 1000)
8-2524% win rate
vs Weak Opponents (rating < 1000)
28-976% win rate

By Division

League 132-34 (48%)
League 23-0 (100%)
League 31-0 (100%)
League 148.5%
32W·34L·66 played
League 2100%
3W·0L·3 played
League 3100%
1W·0L·1 played

Debut

Apr 22, 2022

Latest

Aug 21, 2026

Seasons Active

5 (4.3 yr span)

Matches / Season

14.0 (70 total)

Seasons

20222023202420252026