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Brian Shepherd

Team: Lever Club BDivision: Division BLast updated: 9/29/2026

Rating

988

Current Handicap

6
Honours
Season:

87

Matches Played

58

Wins

29

Losses

67%

Win Rate

9.4

Avg Win Margin

6.2

Avg Loss Margin

33-11

Home Record

25-18

Away Record

Milestones

Career

50 Wins

58 wins

Next goal: Decade Player6/10

Season Highlights

No season milestones recorded yet.

Handicap Trend

All Time · 87 matches

+6 Rising
27 Jul1 Jun10 May24 Jul23 May31 Jul17 Jun25 May-1259
Started0
Lowest0
Current6
Win Percentage(35%)
67%
score+0.33→contribution+0.12
Avg Winning Margin(23%)
9.4
score+0.24→contribution+0.05
Avg Losing Margin(15%)
6.2
score+0.29→contribution+0.04
Recent Form (last 20)(10%)
65%
score+0.30→contribution+0.03
Opponent Strength(15%)
890
score+0.22→contribution+0.03
Weighted Score+0.284
Sample Size Confidence
100%(87/75 matches)
Rating1113 → shrunk 1113→ adjusted 988
Handicap6

Formula: Rating = 1000 + (weighted score × 400). Each factor is normalized to −1…+1, multiplied by its weight, then summed. Bayesian shrinkage: the raw rating is pulled toward 1000 by a confidence factor (matches ÷ 75), so players with few games don't get extreme handicaps. Recency blend: the shrunk all-time rating is blended with a separate rating from the seasons selected in Handicap Calculation Years (currently 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026), weighted up to 40% based on recent match volume (30+ matches = full 40%). Players with no recent matches keep their all-time rating unchanged. Rating is mapped to handicap 0–15 (lower = stronger).

League

58W29L87 matches·66.7% win rate
ClubSeasonsDivision(s)PWLWin %
Lever Club B2016–2023Division B87582966.7%
DateOpponentH/AScoreResultMarginCompetitionDivision
5/25/2023Edward TownsendA20-21LOSS-1LeagueDivision B
5/18/2023Tommy BrownH20-21LOSS-1LeagueDivision B
8/10/2021Edna CookA17-21LOSS-4LeagueDivision B
8/3/2021Barry MillerA21-16WIN+5LeagueDivision B
7/29/2021Linda DarlingtonH21-14WIN+7LeagueDivision B
7/27/2021Dee ButlerA21-5WIN+16LeagueDivision B
7/22/2021Bill PorterH21-13WIN+8LeagueDivision B
7/15/2021Steve BrowneH21-8WIN+13LeagueDivision B
7/14/2021vs Arno TixallA17-21LOSS-4LeagueDivision B
7/6/2021Eddie EatonH21-8WIN+13LeagueDivision B
6/24/2021Rob LewisA21-8WIN+13LeagueDivision B
6/22/2021Gerda EvansA21-11WIN+10LeagueDivision B
6/17/2021Freda WhalleyH21-17WIN+4LeagueDivision B
6/15/2021Ray WilliamsA11-21LOSS-10LeagueDivision B
6/8/2021Ray CallisterA21-13WIN+8LeagueDivision B
6/3/2021Anita MeldrumH21-9WIN+12LeagueDivision B
6/1/2021Edna CookH18-21LOSS-3LeagueDivision B
5/27/2021Mark ProctorA21-9WIN+12LeagueDivision B
5/25/2021Phillip McgunigallH18-21LOSS-3LeagueDivision B
5/18/2021Roy BrannonH21-8WIN+13LeagueDivision B
8/22/2019John BarkerA21-13WIN+8LeagueDivision B
8/13/2019Ken WrightH21-17WIN+4LeagueDivision B
8/8/2019Ray PriceA11-21LOSS-10LeagueDivision B
7/31/2019vs Oxton Cons CA17-21LOSS-4LeagueDivision B
7/30/2019#b Jessie TipladyH21-14WIN+7LeagueDivision B
7/25/2019Gill SmithA21-18WIN+3LeagueDivision B
7/23/2019Brian LusseyH19-21LOSS-2LeagueDivision B
7/18/2019Colin MounseyH21-14WIN+7LeagueDivision B
7/4/2019Anthony ClareH21-2WIN+19LeagueDivision B
6/27/2019Stephen GarnerA21-5WIN+16LeagueDivision B
6/20/2019Phil GordonH21-17WIN+4LeagueDivision B
6/11/2019Alan MathewsH21-13WIN+8LeagueDivision B
6/6/2019Margaret CafferyA21-5WIN+16LeagueDivision B
5/30/2019# Stan NewellH21-11WIN+10LeagueDivision B
5/23/2019Len MastermanA13-21LOSS-8LeagueDivision B
5/16/2019Dave ChapmanA10-21LOSS-11LeagueDivision B
5/14/2019Peter BreenH21-17WIN+4LeagueDivision B
5/9/2019John HenshallA20-21LOSS-1LeagueDivision B
5/2/2019Eddie EatonH21-5WIN+16LeagueDivision B
8/21/2018Teresa DobsonH21-6WIN+15LeagueDivision B
8/16/2018Dave EatonA9-21LOSS-12LeagueDivision B
8/14/2018Brian CrosbieH6-21LOSS-15LeagueDivision B
8/7/2018Carl AshworthA19-21LOSS-2LeagueDivision B
7/31/2018Len MastermanA19-21LOSS-2LeagueDivision B
7/26/2018Jim MurphyH21-20WIN+1LeagueDivision B
7/24/2018Stephen GarnerA21-17WIN+4LeagueDivision B
7/19/2018Alan StoreyH15-21LOSS-6LeagueDivision B
7/11/2018vs Cammell LairdA20-21LOSS-1LeagueDivision B
7/10/2018Nicky BaileyH21-11WIN+10LeagueDivision B
6/28/2018Brian CrosbieA18-21LOSS-3LeagueDivision B
6/21/2018Robbie DeanH21-5WIN+16LeagueDivision B
6/7/2018Ruth BlakeH21-3WIN+18LeagueDivision B
5/31/2018Daryl EvansA21-19WIN+2LeagueDivision B
5/24/2018Andy PorterH21-14WIN+7LeagueDivision B
5/17/2018Doug TaylorA21-4WIN+17LeagueDivision B
5/15/2018Rob LewisH21-14WIN+7LeagueDivision B
5/10/2018Jean PepperA21-9WIN+12LeagueDivision B
8/22/2017Harry SandsA21-15WIN+6LeagueDivision B
8/10/2017Steve CrightonA19-21LOSS-2LeagueDivision B
8/3/2017Peter HarrisonH12-21LOSS-9LeagueDivision B
7/20/2017John BennionH21-19WIN+2LeagueDivision B
7/19/2017vs Hoylake Central & MelroseA21-11WIN+10LeagueDivision B
7/13/2017John BensteadA21-18WIN+3LeagueDivision B
7/11/2017John FirkinsH21-7WIN+14LeagueDivision B
7/6/2017Jim MurphyH18-21LOSS-3LeagueDivision B
6/22/2017Mark WoodH18-21LOSS-3LeagueDivision B
6/15/2017Dave HulmstonA21-14WIN+7LeagueDivision B
6/1/2017Fred DohertyA11-21LOSS-10LeagueDivision B
5/25/2017Ian PovallH21-5WIN+16LeagueDivision B
5/18/2017John C AllenA21-13WIN+8LeagueDivision B
5/16/2017Steve DabbsH14-21LOSS-7LeagueDivision B
5/11/2017Fleur BlackburnA7-21LOSS-14LeagueDivision B
8/17/2016vs Oxton Cons BH11-21LOSS-10LeagueDivision B
8/11/2016Joan JonesH21-12WIN+9LeagueDivision B
8/9/2016Steve CrightonH21-7WIN+14LeagueDivision B
8/2/2016William DuncanH21-16WIN+5LeagueDivision B
7/28/2016John BensteadA21-11WIN+10LeagueDivision B
7/27/2016Doug PotterA21-19WIN+2LeagueDivision B
7/21/2016Larry BakerH21-6WIN+15LeagueDivision B
6/16/2016Peter MillerA1-21LOSS-20LeagueDivision B
6/9/2016Ronnie JonesH21-19WIN+2LeagueDivision B
6/7/2016Kevin CafferyA21-10WIN+11LeagueDivision B
6/2/2016George SmithH21-6WIN+15LeagueDivision B
5/31/2016Ian NorrisA21-19WIN+2LeagueDivision B
5/17/2016Mark HiltonA21-18WIN+3LeagueDivision B
5/12/2016Neil PowellH21-14WIN+7LeagueDivision B
4/26/2016Jim IvanoffA21-0WIN+21LeagueDivision B
1 Cup Title Won
Leverhulme Cup 2018· Lever Club B
Leverhulme Cup8 games · 7W 1×
20231 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundPeter HarrisonCammell Laird21-12WINWON
20221 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundBilly HigginsonTixall B21-13WINLOST
20191 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundDave Motley JnrLever Club18-21LOSSLOST
2018 Winner3 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundGlynis LomaxHeswall Rbl21-9WINWON
Semi Final RoundRick MurrayParkfield21-16WINWON
Final RoundKath DaviesPensby21-17WINWON
20171 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundTony JohnsonLever Club21-15WINWON
20161 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundLarry BakerNeston21-9WINWON
Andy Dawson Cup7 games · 4W
20231 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundDwayne JonesBromborough Recs A21-15WINWON
20192 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundJean ClarkPensby B17-21LOSSWON
Semi Final RoundHarry DownwardsOxton Cons B21-17WINLOST
20182 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundJohn McgibbonArno Tixall21-20WINWON
Quarters RoundGarry CullenThingwall8-21LOSSLOST
20171 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundGeoff McadamBromborough Recs10-21LOSSLOST
20161 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundPhilip SweeneyNeston21-6WINWON
George ONeill Trophy5 games · 3W
20221 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundPhilip Currie / Carl WoodmanBebington Park15-11WINLOST
20191 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundBrian Pinder / Les HignettOxton Cons15-10WINLOST
20171 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundEllen Leverton / John GorriePensby B5-15LOSSWON
20162 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundEddie Leatham / Keith FraserCammell Lairds15-12WINWON
Round of 16 RoundPeter Martin / Kevin CostallOxton Cons B8-15LOSSLOST

Current Streak

3losses

In a slump

Longest Win Run

8

Career best winning streak

Longest Loss Run

4

Career worst losing streak

Last 540% win rate
LLLWW
Last 1060% win rate↓ declining
LLLWWWWWLW
OpponentWLTotalWin %Last Met
Edna Cook0220%8/10/2021
Eddie Eaton202100%7/6/2021
Rob Lewis202100%6/24/2021
Stephen Garner202100%6/27/2019
Len Masterman0220%5/23/2019
Brian Crosbie0220%8/14/2018
Jim Murphy11250%7/26/2018
Steve Crighton11250%8/10/2017
John Benstead202100%7/13/2017
Edward Townsend0110%5/25/2023
Biggest Win
Jim Ivanoff (+21)4/26/2016
Heaviest Defeat
Peter Miller (-20)6/16/2016
Best Season
201687% · 15 matches
Worst Season
201753% · 15 matches
Form Arc (1st half → 2nd half)
72% → 61%declining
Avg Opponent Rating Faced
86571 known · 16 unknown
vs Strong Opponents (rating ≥ 1000)
3-538% win rate
vs Weak Opponents (rating < 1000)
46-1773% win rate
Division B66.7%
58W·29L·87 played

Debut

Apr 26, 2016

Latest

May 25, 2023

Seasons Active

6 (7.1 yr span)

Matches / Season

14.5 (87 total)

Seasons

201620172018201920212023