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Gordon Ditchfield

Team: Bebington ParkDivision: Division BLast updated: 10/24/2026

Rating

896

Current Handicap

8
Honours
Season:

127

Matches Played

78

Wins

49

Losses

61%

Win Rate

8.1

Avg Win Margin

7.1

Avg Loss Margin

45-18

Home Record

33-31

Away Record

100%

Handicap Confidence

Very Reliable
50 / 33 matches for full confidence· Last recorded match: 7/30/2026

A large recent sample: 50 matches in the 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 window, comfortably past the 33-match benchmark for full confidence. The handicap is stable and only shifts as form changes.

Milestones

Career

50 Wins

78 wins

Next goal: Decade Player9/10
✦SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
2017
Home Dominance10/10 home

Handicap Trend

All Time · 127 matches

+8 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 May11 May3 Aug31 Jul25 Jul8 Jun23 Jul7 Aug30 Jul-13712

Gives 8 more chalks than at the start of this period.

Started0
Lowest0
Current8
Win Percentage(35%)
54%
score+0.08→contribution+0.03
Avg Winning Margin(23%)
7.4
score-0.10→contribution-0.02
Avg Losing Margin(15%)
8.2
score-0.04→contribution-0.01
Recent Form (last 20)(10%)
40%
score-0.20→contribution-0.02
Opponent Strength(15%)
897
score-0.03→contribution-0.00
Weighted Score-0.025
Sample Size Confidence
100%(50/33 matches)
Rating990 → shrunk 990→ adjusted 884
Recent 5-Season Rating (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)915
Recency Blend40% (50 recent matches)
Final Rating896
Handicap
8

Formula: Rating = 1000 + (weighted score × 400). Each factor is normalized to −1…+1, multiplied by its weight, then summed. Window: factors are computed from the Handicap Calculation Years only (2022, 2023, 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 ÷ 33, 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

78W49L127 matches·61.4% win rate
ClubSeasonsDivision(s)PWLWin %
Bebington Park2016–2026Division B, Division C127784961.4%
DateOpponentH/AScoreResultMarginCompetitionDivision
7/30/2026Dave Jnr MotleyA9-21LOSS-12LeagueDivision B
7/28/2026Adam HughesH11-21LOSS-10LeagueDivision B
7/23/2026Peter Mcgrath *A11-21LOSS-10LeagueDivision B
7/22/2026Liam HowardA11-21LOSS-10LeagueDivision B
7/2/2026Peter GordonA21-18WIN+3LeagueDivision B
6/30/2026Mike Cooper **H21-11WIN+10LeagueDivision B
6/25/2026Jon EllisA21-20WIN+1LeagueDivision B
6/23/2026Andy PughH21-17WIN+4LeagueDivision B
6/16/2026Tom Howard **H15-21LOSS-6LeagueDivision B
5/26/2026Valerie Cecchini **A14-21LOSS-7LeagueDivision B
5/21/2026Phillip Summers **A14-21LOSS-7LeagueDivision B
5/19/2026Andy SmithH10-21LOSS-11LeagueDivision B
5/14/2026Viv Schaus *A5-21LOSS-16LeagueDivision B
5/5/2026Sandra CooperH12-21LOSS-9LeagueDivision B
8/13/2025Adam HughesH21-13WIN+8LeagueDivision B
8/12/2025Tania GilfoyleH21-19WIN+2LeagueDivision B
8/7/2025Ian GillH21-15WIN+6LeagueDivision B
8/5/2025Alan LewisA16-21LOSS-5LeagueDivision B
7/29/2025Trevor SmithH21-7WIN+14LeagueDivision B
7/24/2025Steve TelfordA18-21LOSS-3LeagueDivision B
7/23/2025John RogersH12-21LOSS-9LeagueDivision B
7/22/2025Graham HamblettH21-16WIN+5LeagueDivision B
7/15/2025Brian FrancisA19-21LOSS-2LeagueDivision B
7/3/2025Ray PoustieA21-0WIN+21LeagueDivision B
7/1/2025David MansfieldA21-13WIN+8LeagueDivision B
6/24/2025Kenneth WilliamsA7-21LOSS-14LeagueDivision B
5/27/2025Phil GordonA10-21LOSS-11LeagueDivision B
5/20/2025John LewisH21-13WIN+8LeagueDivision B
5/6/2025Neil WrightH14-21LOSS-7LeagueDivision B
8/1/2024Josephine FitzpatrickH21-9WIN+12LeagueDivision C
7/30/2024Steve BibbyA16-21LOSS-5LeagueDivision C
7/23/2024Rod WhiteH21-17WIN+4LeagueDivision C
7/18/2024Fred BeacallA21-20WIN+1LeagueDivision C
7/16/2024Phillip McgunigallH21-6WIN+15LeagueDivision C
7/4/2024Cathy KavanaghA21-16WIN+5LeagueDivision C
6/18/2024Andy HeronH10-21LOSS-11LeagueDivision C
6/13/2024Josephine FitzpatrickA21-13WIN+8LeagueDivision C
6/11/2024Neal SleemanH9-21LOSS-12LeagueDivision C
6/6/2024vs Sea DogA21-16WIN+5LeagueDivision C
5/7/2024Anne-marie WatersH21-16WIN+5LeagueDivision C
8/29/2023vs Oxton Cons CA21-16WIN+5LeagueDivision C
8/24/2023Kevin JonesA21-8WIN+13LeagueDivision C
8/17/2023Josephine FitzpatrickH21-8WIN+13LeagueDivision C
8/3/2023Michelle CaffinH21-20WIN+1LeagueDivision C
6/29/2023Colin TurnerH21-18WIN+3LeagueDivision C
6/22/2023Jean JenkinsA21-9WIN+12LeagueDivision C
6/15/2023Ian ProctorH20-21LOSS-1LeagueDivision C
6/8/2023Peter BarkerH21-13WIN+8LeagueDivision C
6/7/2023vs Pensby CA19-21LOSS-2LeagueDivision C
6/1/2023Clifford ParnellA12-21LOSS-9LeagueDivision C
8/3/2021Chris BlackburnH21-11WIN+10LeagueDivision C
7/29/2021Keith BaileyA21-8WIN+13LeagueDivision C
7/20/2021David CruickshankH21-8WIN+13LeagueDivision C
7/15/2021Robert HolmesH21-18WIN+3LeagueDivision C
6/17/2021Leslie HobbsA15-21LOSS-6LeagueDivision C
6/16/2021vs Pensby CA21-17WIN+4LeagueDivision C
6/8/2021Robert HolmesA21-17WIN+4LeagueDivision C
9/2/2019vs Bromborough Recs BA21-9WIN+12LeagueDivision C
8/13/2019Paul HarrisH20-21LOSS-1LeagueDivision C
8/6/2019Roy BiggsA21-19WIN+2LeagueDivision C
8/1/2019Rod PrichardH16-21LOSS-5LeagueDivision C
7/30/2019John MountfordA19-21LOSS-2LeagueDivision C
7/25/2019Allan ClarkeH21-9WIN+12LeagueDivision C
7/24/2019vs Heswall Rbl BH21-6WIN+15LeagueDivision C
7/16/2019Alan DaviesA8-21LOSS-13LeagueDivision C
7/10/2019vs Hoylake Central & MelroseA18-21LOSS-3LeagueDivision C
7/4/2019Nicola EcclesH21-19WIN+2LeagueDivision C
6/13/2019Peter ChallinorH21-15WIN+6LeagueDivision C
6/12/2019vs Pensby CA21-12WIN+9LeagueDivision C
6/6/2019Joe LandsboroughH21-14WIN+7LeagueDivision C
5/30/2019Mike WalshA21-8WIN+13LeagueDivision C
5/9/2019William MitchellA21-20WIN+1LeagueDivision C
5/2/2019Andy PritchardH21-15WIN+6LeagueDivision C
8/21/2018Tommy GreenH21-6WIN+15LeagueDivision C
8/15/2018vs Pensby CA21-8WIN+13LeagueDivision C
8/14/2018Alan EverittH16-21LOSS-5LeagueDivision C
8/9/2018David CruickshankA19-21LOSS-2LeagueDivision C
7/31/2018Alan HoughtonA21-14WIN+7LeagueDivision C
7/26/2018Jim IvanoffA8-21LOSS-13LeagueDivision C
7/24/2018Heather AndrewsA21-13WIN+8LeagueDivision C
7/12/2018Phillip McgunigallH21-15WIN+6LeagueDivision C
7/10/2018Paul HarrisH17-21LOSS-4LeagueDivision C
7/4/2018Sue WynneA12-21LOSS-9LeagueDivision C
7/3/2018vs Pensby CH21-14WIN+7LeagueDivision C
6/28/2018John GellingA16-21LOSS-5LeagueDivision C
6/6/2018vs Bromborough Pool BH21-9WIN+12LeagueDivision C
5/31/2018Allan ClarkeH21-10WIN+11LeagueDivision C
5/24/2018Fred DohertyH21-16WIN+5LeagueDivision C
5/17/2018Gordon CapperA21-13WIN+8LeagueDivision C
5/16/2018vs Oxton Cons CA17-21LOSS-4LeagueDivision C
8/17/2017Robert LigginsH21-13WIN+8LeagueDivision C
8/15/2017David CruickshankA21-17WIN+4LeagueDivision C
8/10/2017Roger HampsonH21-9WIN+12LeagueDivision C
8/3/2017Steve RowlandA20-21LOSS-1LeagueDivision C
8/1/2017Keith BaileyH21-5WIN+16LeagueDivision C
7/25/2017Gordon CapperH21-20WIN+1LeagueDivision C
7/20/2017Philip MasonA21-19WIN+2LeagueDivision C
7/13/2017Adrian CairnsH21-13WIN+8LeagueDivision C
7/11/2017Peter ChallinorA21-14WIN+7LeagueDivision C
7/6/2017Alan DaviesH21-19WIN+2LeagueDivision C
7/4/2017John HenshallA17-21LOSS-4LeagueDivision C
6/29/2017David CruickshankH21-19WIN+2LeagueDivision C
6/22/2017Craig EdwardsA14-21LOSS-7LeagueDivision C
6/15/2017Steve RowlandH21-16WIN+5LeagueDivision C
6/7/2017vs Pensby CA21-5WIN+16LeagueDivision C
5/25/2017Andy PritchardA21-8WIN+13LeagueDivision C
5/18/2017Stephen WheeldonH21-7WIN+14LeagueDivision C
5/17/2017vs Oxton Cons CA17-21LOSS-4LeagueDivision C
5/11/2017Dave HarrisonH21-10WIN+11LeagueDivision C
8/16/2016Nathan BartleyH21-13WIN+8LeagueDivision B
8/15/2016Peter SmithH15-21LOSS-6LeagueDivision B
8/4/2016Barry EmeryA16-21LOSS-5LeagueDivision B
7/28/2016Chris TippeyA21-9WIN+12LeagueDivision B
7/26/2016Harry MillingtonH21-8WIN+13LeagueDivision B
7/21/2016Stephen LangtonA21-14WIN+7LeagueDivision B
7/14/2016Dave EatonA5-21LOSS-16LeagueDivision B
7/12/2016Paul LewinH21-6WIN+15LeagueDivision B
7/7/2016Peter SmithA19-21LOSS-2LeagueDivision B
7/5/2016Harry MillingtonA14-21LOSS-7LeagueDivision B
6/29/2016vs Tixall CA21-0WIN+21LeagueDivision B
6/9/2016Gordon CapperH21-19WIN+2LeagueDivision B
6/7/2016Eddie ThomasA21-16WIN+5LeagueDivision B
6/2/2016Robbie DeanH11-21LOSS-10LeagueDivision B
5/31/2016Mervyn PryceH20-21LOSS-1LeagueDivision B
5/17/2016Dave EatonH6-21LOSS-15LeagueDivision B
5/12/2016Paul LewinA21-16WIN+5LeagueDivision B
4/26/2016Malcolm StirrupH13-21LOSS-8LeagueDivision B
3 Cup Titles Won
Geoff Clare Trophy 2024· Bebington ParkGeoff Clare Trophy 2023· Bebington ParkGeoff Clare Trophy 2019· Bebington Park
Geoff Clare Trophy16 games · 11W 3×
2024 Winner3 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundColin LitsterOxton Cons B21-20WINWON
Semi Final RoundIan PiercyTixall B21-20WINWON
Final RoundPaul DraperPt Sunlight Vill & Wks B10-21LOSSWON
2023 Winner1 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Final RoundDarren MckennyPt Sunlight Vill & Wks B15-21LOSSWON
20213 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundRobert KellSea Dog21-10WINWON
Semi Final RoundKevin TurnerPt Sunlight Vill & Wks B14-21LOSSWON
Final RoundJohn GorriePensby B21-19WINLOST
2019 Winner4 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundDoreen JohnsonHeswall Rbl B21-16WINWON
Quarters RoundUnlisted PlayerHoylake Central & Melrose21-11WINWON
Semi Final RoundPaul HarrisSea Dog12-21LOSSWON
Final RoundJean TaggartPensby C21-15WINWON
20181 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundSue ShawPensby C21-10WINLOST
20174 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundJohn HenshallNeston21-14WINWON
Quarters RoundDavid CruickshankSea Dog16-21LOSSWON
Semi Final RoundLen DaviesOxton Cons C21-12WINWON
Final RoundColin MaddockHeswall Rbl B21-8WINLOST
George ONeill Trophy11 games · 1W
20261 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundKatrina Lockwood / Paul CottamLever Club0-15LOSSLOST
20252 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundPauline Hoey / John NixonBromborough Social Club14-15LOSSWON
Quarters RoundSteve Hinds / Sam ThompsonThingwall8-15LOSSLOST
20241 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundNicky Bailey / Lynn MountfordPensby1-15LOSSLOST
20231 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundStan Newell / Dave RimmerOxton Cons12-15LOSSLOST
20221 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundDerek Edwards / Glyn HolcroftLever Club B9-15LOSSWON
20193 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundJoe Brett / Geoff McadamBromborough Recs8-15LOSSWON
Round of 16 RoundPhil Hardy / Jean ClarkPensby B11-15LOSSWON
Quarters RoundRobert Rogers / Garry CullenThingwall3-15LOSSLOST
20171 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundAlan Davies / Colin MaddockHeswall Rbl B15-12WINLOST
20161 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundKen Howard / Peter WinstanleyParkfield11-15LOSSLOST
Leverhulme Cup9 games · 5W
20261 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundAlan PritchardRoyden Hall21-10WINLOST
20241 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundEric CookOxton Cons17-21LOSSLOST
20231 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundDave HarrisonBromborough Recs A18-21LOSSLOST
20192 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundWalk OverNeston21-0WINWON
Round of 16 RoundDavid SmartPensby15-21LOSSLOST
20172 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundRobert KellSea Dog21-17WINWON
Round of 16 RoundDave JonesLedsham Royal21-9WINLOST
20162 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundMartin SmallAlbany21-16WINLOST
Round of 16 RoundIan PiercyTixall B13-21LOSSLOST
Andy Dawson Cup3 games · 2W
20262 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundTerry BoydOxton Cons B21-14WINWON
Semi Final RoundDave SimcoeLever Club B9-21LOSSWON
20251 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundBill DowTixall21-12WINLOST

Current Streak

4losses

In a slump

Longest Win Run

9

Career best winning streak

Longest Loss Run

6

Career worst losing streak

Last 520% win rate
LLLLW
Last 1040% win rate↓ declining
LLLLWWWWLL
OpponentWLTotalWin %Last Met
Pensby C51683.3%6/7/2023
David Cruickshank31475%7/20/2021
Josephine Fitzpatrick303100%8/1/2024
Oxton Cons C12333.3%8/29/2023
Gordon Capper303100%5/17/2018
Adam Hughes11250%7/28/2026
Phillip Mcgunigall202100%7/16/2024
Keith Bailey202100%7/29/2021
Robert Holmes202100%7/15/2021
Paul Harris0220%8/13/2019
Biggest Win
Ray Poustie (+21)7/3/2025
Heaviest Defeat
Viv Schaus * (-16)5/14/2026
Favourite Victim
Pensby C5-1 H2H
Best Season
201779% · 19 matches
Worst Season
202629% · 14 matches
Form Arc (1st half → 2nd half)
65% → 58%declining
Avg Opponent Rating Faced
86795 known · 32 unknown
vs Strong Opponents (rating ≥ 1000)
1-128% win rate
vs Weak Opponents (rating < 1000)
60-2273% win rate

By Division

Division C57-23 (71%)
Division B21-26 (45%)
Division B44.7%
21W·26L·47 played
Division C71.3%
57W·23L·80 played

Debut

Apr 26, 2016

Latest

Jul 30, 2026

Seasons Active

9 (10.3 yr span)

Matches / Season

14.1 (127 total)

Seasons

201620172018201920212023202420252026