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Brian Denton

Team: Heswall RBL BDivision: League 2Last updated: 10/24/2026

Rating

777

Current Handicap

10
Honours
Season:

62

Matches Played

22

Wins

40

Losses

35%

Win Rate

8.5

Avg Win Margin

8.3

Avg Loss Margin

15-17

Home Record

7-23

Away Record

100%

Handicap Confidence

Very Reliable
62 / 39 matches for full confidence· Last recorded match: 8/21/2026

A large recent sample: 62 matches in the 2024, 2025, 2026 window, comfortably past the 39-match benchmark for full confidence. The handicap is stable and only shifts as form changes.

Milestones

Career

No career milestones yet — keep bowling!

Next goal: 50 Wins22/50
✦SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

No season milestones recorded yet.

Handicap Trend

All Time · 62 matches

+10 Rising
Win on the night Loss on the nightLower handicap = stronger player

The line re-checks the handicap after every match — from results, winning and losing margins, the strength of who was played, and home or away. Each dot is the number that applied going into the next game.

17 May28 Jun23 Aug9 Jun21 Jul1 May12 Jun21 Aug-1371115

Gives 10 more chalks than at the start of this period.

Started0
Lowest0
Current10
Win Percentage(40%)
35%
score-0.29→contribution-0.12
Avg Winning Margin(25%)
8.5
score+0.08→contribution+0.02
Avg Losing Margin(15%)
8.3
score-0.05→contribution-0.01
Recent Form (last 20)(10%)
55%
score+0.10→contribution+0.01
Opponent Strength(10%)
829
score-0.50→contribution-0.05
Weighted Score-0.145
Sample Size Confidence
100%(62/39 matches)
Rating927 → shrunk 927→ adjusted 777
Recent 3-Season Rating (2024, 2025, 2026)777
Recency Blend40% (62 recent matches)
Final Rating777
Handicap
10

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

22W40L62 matches·35.5% win rate
-20 since first recorded
25 Aug29 Aug833848863883
ClubSeasonsDivision(s)PWLWin %
Heswall RBL B2024–2026League 262224035.5%
DateOpponentH/AScoreResultMarginCompetitionDivision
8/21/2026Mike SmethurstH21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 2
8/17/2026Donald ClarkA21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 2
7/31/2026Rob LewisH21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 2
7/24/2026Barry SmithA20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 2
7/10/2026Dave BayneA11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 2
7/6/2026Andy RayneH21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 2
7/3/2026Tony CavanaghH21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 2
6/26/2026Kathryn HowardA21-7WIN+14LeagueLeague 2
6/22/2026Leslie SilcockH21-7WIN+14LeagueLeague 2
6/12/2026Bob HodgsonA7-21LOSS-14LeagueLeague 2
6/8/2026Tony ThelwellA12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 2
6/5/2026Jack WoodH17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 2
5/29/2026Scott NewshamH21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 2
5/22/2026Colin GlanvilleA21-7WIN+14LeagueLeague 2
5/18/2026Jimmy KearneyA21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 2
5/15/2026Mal EvansH11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 2
5/8/2026Ellie WoodH21-5WIN+16LeagueLeague 2
5/1/2026Peter McGheeA11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 2
4/24/2026Peter FavagerH6-21LOSS-15LeagueLeague 2
4/20/2026Sue TilstonA12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 2
8/22/2025Jake ScarisbrickH21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 2
8/15/2025Ray FarrellA6-21LOSS-15LeagueLeague 2
8/11/2025Debbie Formston-wrightH15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 2
8/4/2025Les RaynorA16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 2
7/25/2025Dave GarlickH20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 2
7/21/2025Philip McgunigallA20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 2
7/18/2025Liz WhiteleyH21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 2
7/11/2025Mal EvansA4-21LOSS-17LeagueLeague 2
7/7/2025Zoe StrattonH14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 2
7/4/2025Mike LockwoodA21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 2
6/30/2025Nicky BaileyH15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 2
6/27/2025Rob LewisA8-21LOSS-13LeagueLeague 2
6/13/2025Darren HallH21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 2
6/9/2025Lee NaylorA6-21LOSS-15LeagueLeague 2
6/6/2025Jack BeechamH21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 2
5/30/2025Nicola GilmoreA11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 2
5/23/2025Peter BarkerH20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 2
5/16/2025Valeria LimbA21-3WIN+18LeagueLeague 2
5/9/2025Tim WatkinsH21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 2
5/2/2025Ethel (etty) JonesA21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 2
4/25/2025Joe BrettH21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 2
8/23/2024Brian FrancisH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 2
8/16/2024vs Gladstone BA8-21LOSS-13LeagueLeague 2
8/5/2024Barry SmithA15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 2
8/2/2024Peter HarrisonH10-21LOSS-11LeagueLeague 2
7/19/2024Ann BrownH11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 2
7/15/2024Margaret LewisA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 2
7/12/2024Ray WilliamsH21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 2
7/5/2024Tim WatkinsA13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 2
6/28/2024Gale Formston-wrightH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 2
6/24/2024Liz WhiteleyA14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 2
6/17/2024vs Naval ClubA10-21LOSS-11LeagueLeague 2
6/14/2024Christian TitherH8-21LOSS-13LeagueLeague 2
6/7/2024David PickinH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 2
6/3/2024Jack WoodA6-21LOSS-15LeagueLeague 2
5/31/2024Edna CookH17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 2
5/24/2024Malcolm RannardA13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 2
5/17/2024Linda HowardH6-21LOSS-15LeagueLeague 2
5/13/2024Rodney WatkinsH13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 2
5/10/2024Jaxon McelnayA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 2
4/26/2024Lee NaylorA15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 2
4/22/2024Frazer PollockH13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 2
Cartwright Cup3 games · 1W
20262 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundWalk OverBromborough Recs21-0WINWON
Semi Final RoundPaula GormanCammell Laird12-21LOSSLOST
20241 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundChris KissackGladstone B11-21LOSSLOST
Cec Hannay Rose Bowl3 games · 2W
20261 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundLynne CooperPort Sunlight Village & Works21-7WINLOST
20251 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundPaul QuinlanGladstone B21-20WINLOST
20241 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundRichie FinchGladstone5-21LOSSLOST
Wirral Merit3 games · 1W
20262 rounds
RoundOpponentScoreResult
Round of 32Ken Williams21-19WIN
Round of 16Paul Lewis9-21LOSS
20251 round
RoundOpponentScoreResult
Round of 32Graham Jordan16-21LOSS
Graham White Cup2 games · 1W
20262 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundEthel (etty) JonesTixall B21-17WINWON
Semi Final RoundRitchie DawsonNew Brighton Quarry Vikings B12-21LOSSLOST
Stott Cup2 games · 1W
20261 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundChris LowdenGrange21-11WINLOST
20241 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundMargaret LewisParkfield12-21LOSSLOST
Doctor Dawson Victory Cup2 games · 0W
20261 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundMatty BradyGladstone B14-21LOSSLOST
20251 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundIan MoxhamHeswall RBL7-21LOSSLOST
Frank Hurst Trophy1 games · 0W
20251 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundBill DowTixall18-21LOSSLOST

Current Streak

3wins

On a hot run

Longest Win Run

4

Career best winning streak

Longest Loss Run

12

Career worst losing streak

Last 560% win rate
WWWLL
Last 1070% win rate— steady
WWWLLWWWWL
OpponentWLTotalWin %Last Met
Rob Lewis11250%7/31/2026
Barry Smith0220%7/24/2026
Jack Wood0220%6/5/2026
Mal Evans0220%5/15/2026
Liz Whiteley11250%7/18/2025
Lee Naylor0220%6/9/2025
Tim Watkins11250%5/9/2025
Mike Smethurst101100%8/21/2026
Donald Clark101100%8/17/2026
Dave Bayne0110%7/10/2026
Biggest Win
Valeria Limb (+18)5/16/2025
Heaviest Defeat
Mal Evans (-17)7/11/2025
Best Season
202655% · 20 matches
Worst Season
202410% · 21 matches
Form Arc (1st half → 2nd half)
26% → 45%improving
Avg Opponent Rating Faced
81758 known · 4 unknown
vs Strong Opponents (rating ≥ 1000)
0-30% win rate
vs Weak Opponents (rating < 1000)
21-3438% win rate
League 235.5%
22W·40L·62 played

Debut

Apr 22, 2024

Latest

Aug 21, 2026

Seasons Active

3 (2.3 yr span)

Matches / Season

20.7 (62 total)

Seasons

202420252026