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David Chapman

Team: Cammell LairdDivision: League 2Last updated: 10/24/2026

Rating

792

Current Handicap

10
Honours
Season:

82

Matches Played

28

Wins

54

Losses

34%

Win Rate

6.8

Avg Win Margin

7.9

Avg Loss Margin

19-23

Home Record

9-31

Away Record

50%

Handicap Confidence

Low Confidence
23 / 39 matches for full confidence· Last recorded match: 8/21/2026

Only 23 of the 39 matches needed for full confidence in the 2024, 2025, 2026 window. The rating is pulled toward the league average, so the handicap may shift noticeably as more results arrive.

Boosted by the Division 1 confidence floor rule.

Milestones

Career

No career milestones yet — keep bowling!

Next goal: Decade Player7/10
✦SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

No season milestones recorded yet.

Handicap Trend

All Time · 82 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.

24 Apr11 Aug15 Jun17 Aug1 Jul14 Aug3 May5 Jun21 Aug-13713

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

Started0
Lowest0
Current10
Win Percentage(40%)
26%
score-0.48→contribution-0.19
Avg Winning Margin(25%)
8.8
score+0.14→contribution+0.03
Avg Losing Margin(15%)
6.6
score+0.24→contribution+0.04
Recent Form (last 20)(10%)
25%
score-0.50→contribution-0.05
Opponent Strength(10%)
838
score-0.66→contribution-0.07
Weighted Score-0.237
Sample Size Confidence
50%(23/39 matches) · floored
Rating881 → shrunk 941→ adjusted 798
Recent 3-Season Rating (2024, 2025, 2026)780
Recency Blend31% (23 recent matches)
Final Rating792
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

28W54L82 matches·34.1% win rate
ClubSeasonsDivision(s)PWLWin %
Cammell Laird2017–2026League 2, League 182285434.1%
DateOpponentH/AScoreResultMarginCompetitionDivision
8/21/2026Barry SmithH21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 2
8/17/2026David PickenA21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 2
8/14/2026Tony McsorleyH6-21LOSS-15LeagueLeague 2
8/7/2026Beryl BellA20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 2
7/20/2026Kevin TurnerA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 2
7/17/2026Gary CullenH12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 2
7/10/2026Mike WalshA21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 2
7/3/2026Tommy JamesH9-21LOSS-12LeagueLeague 2
6/22/2026Scott HuxleyH16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 2
6/12/2026Dave BayneA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 2
6/8/2026Mike McgeeH16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 2
6/5/2026Ivor JenningsA17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 2
5/29/2026Liam HowardH19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 2
5/22/2026Zoe StrattonA4-21LOSS-17LeagueLeague 2
5/18/2026Adrian CairnsA21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 2
5/15/2026Scott NewshamH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 2
5/1/2026Kevin WalshH19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 2
4/24/2026Tony DaviesH12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 2
4/20/2026Margie RatcliffA21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 2
8/15/2025Dave WilliamsA18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 1
5/10/2024John LeeceA10-21LOSS-11LeagueLeague 2
5/3/2024Roy WilliamsH21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 2
4/26/2024Andrew BayneA11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 2
7/24/2023Ian WilsonA12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 2
7/21/2023Gail LewisH20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 2
7/14/2023Mal EvansA14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 2
7/7/2023Margie RatcliffH21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 2
7/3/2023vs Naval ClubH21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 2
6/30/2023Victor PeersA17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 2
9/2/2019Joshua BendreyH21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 2
8/19/2019Mal EvansA12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 2
8/14/2019Dave EatonA12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 2
8/12/2019Jean ClarkA20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 2
8/5/2019Jim TunleyA21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 2
8/2/2019Roy JonesH9-21LOSS-12LeagueLeague 2
7/29/2019Paul KavanaghA21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 2
7/26/2019Paul KavanaghH21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 2
7/15/2019David CrawfordH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 2
7/12/2019Edna CookA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 2
7/8/2019Peter FavagerH21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 2
7/5/2019Robin MayA5-21LOSS-16LeagueLeague 2
7/1/2019Robin MayH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 2
6/17/2019Ron HitchmoughA21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 2
6/14/2019Ron HitchmoughH21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 2
5/31/2019Jane BradshawH12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 2
5/24/2019Jean RobertsA21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 2
5/17/2019Jim DaviesA17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 2
5/10/2019Brian FrancisH21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 2
5/3/2019Anthony CarlsonA21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 2
4/26/2019vs Port Sunlight Village & WorksH13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 2
8/17/2018Dougie EvansA12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 2
8/13/2018Karen SmithH9-21LOSS-12LeagueLeague 2
8/10/2018Paul WilliamsH21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 2
8/6/2018Tony RatcliffeA6-21LOSS-15LeagueLeague 2
8/3/2018Ken StockerH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 2
7/27/2018Jim HulicanA6-21LOSS-15LeagueLeague 2
7/20/2018Owen TurnerH21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 2
7/13/2018Jamie BoxA8-21LOSS-13LeagueLeague 2
7/6/2018Ian PiercyH17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 2
6/29/2018Jamie FitzpatrickH12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 2
6/15/2018Matty GilmoreA4-21LOSS-17LeagueLeague 2
6/11/2018Robbie HallH15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 2
6/8/2018James WhalleyA3-21LOSS-18LeagueLeague 2
6/4/2018Brian PinderH17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 2
6/1/2018David CrawfordA16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 2
5/21/2018Kye GormanA17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 2
5/18/2018Mally AndrewsH4-21LOSS-17LeagueLeague 2
5/11/2018Joan DewhurstA5-21LOSS-16LeagueLeague 2
4/20/2018Ian SherbrookeH4-21LOSS-17LeagueLeague 2
8/18/2017Ray WoodsH21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 2
8/11/2017Joyce SteadA12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 2
8/7/2017Victor PeersH21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 2
8/4/2017Roger MorganH21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 2
7/7/2017c Phil HaleH21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 2
6/23/2017Rita GunnigleH21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 2
6/16/2017Rita GunnigleA18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 2
6/2/2017Howie SmithA14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 2
5/26/2017Rob DobbyH13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 2
5/5/2017Mally AndrewsH21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 2
4/28/2017Jack KilleyA15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 2
4/24/2017Martin SmallA16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 2
4/21/2017Mark ObrienH21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 2
Cartwright Cup5 games · 4W
20262 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundDoreen OmahonyPort Sunlight Village & Works B21-16WINWON
Semi Final RoundDaniel LangleyHeswall RBL B21-17WINWON
20182 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundAlan HoughtonBromborough Pool21-13WINWON
Quarters RoundRoy HazlehurstLiscard21-14WINLOST
20171 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundPeter ProwseBromborough Pool17-21LOSSWON
Cec Hannay Rose Bowl5 games · 2W
20261 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundMark HoughtonManor Road21-15WINLOST
20192 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundNigel HughesGladstone4-21LOSSWON
Round of 16 RoundDavid CrawfordOxton Conservative Club B21-11WINLOST
20181 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundAnita RichardsonWest Kirby Victoria18-21LOSSLOST
20171 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundClifford SmithGreat Meols17-21LOSSWON
Stott Cup2 games · 2W
20261 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundSteve RowlandAlbany21-13WINLOST
20191 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundMick WalshParkfield21-15WINLOST
Frank Hurst Trophy2 games · 0W
20261 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Semi Final RoundBrian LawrenceHeswall RBL12-21LOSSWON
20191 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundEric CookOxton Conservative Club B14-21LOSSLOST
Doctor Dawson Victory Cup2 games · 2W
20241 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundPaul NelsonNaval Club21-17WINWON
20191 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundZoe StrattonNew Brighton Quarry Vikings B21-19WINLOST
Sansom Cup2 games · 0W
20182 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundIan SherbrookeWest Kirby Victoria18-21LOSSWON
Semi Final RoundMark MylesGladstone8-21LOSSLOST
Veterans Handicap1 games · 0W
20261 round
RoundOpponentScoreResult
Round of 16Colin Mounsey9-15LOSS
Graham White Cup1 games · 0W
20161 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Semi Final RoundJohn Gomersall JnrGladstone B2-21LOSSLOST

Current Streak

2wins

On a hot run

Longest Win Run

4

Career best winning streak

Longest Loss Run

12

Career worst losing streak

Last 540% win rate
WWLLL
Last 1030% win rate↑ improving
WWLLLLWLLL
OpponentWLTotalWin %Last Met
Margie Ratcliff202100%4/20/2026
Mal Evans0220%7/14/2023
Victor Peers11250%6/30/2023
Paul Kavanagh202100%7/29/2019
David Crawford11250%7/15/2019
Robin May0220%7/5/2019
Ron Hitchmough202100%6/17/2019
Mally Andrews11250%5/18/2018
Rita Gunnigle11250%6/23/2017
Barry Smith101100%8/21/2026
Biggest Win
Jim Tunley (+13)8/5/2019
Heaviest Defeat
James Whalley (-18)6/8/2018
Best Season
201754% · 13 matches
Worst Season
201811% · 19 matches
Form Arc (1st half → 2nd half)
34% → 34%improving
Avg Opponent Rating Faced
88174 known · 8 unknown
vs Strong Opponents (rating ≥ 1000)
2-1115% win rate
vs Weak Opponents (rating < 1000)
23-3838% win rate

By Division

League 228-53 (35%)
League 10-1 (0%)
League 10%
0W·1L·1 played
League 234.6%
28W·53L·81 played

Debut

Apr 21, 2017

Latest

Aug 21, 2026

Seasons Active

7 (9.3 yr span)

Matches / Season

11.7 (82 total)

Seasons

2017201820192023202420252026