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Jake McElnay
Rating
993
Current Handicap
6
Season:
97
Matches Played
55
Wins
42
Losses
57%
Win Rate
8.8
Avg Win Margin
7.4
Avg Loss Margin
37-9
Home Record
18-33
Away Record
Milestones
Career
50 Wins
55 wins
Next goal: Centurion55/100
Season Highlights
No season milestones recorded yet.
Handicap Trend
All Time · 97 matches
+6 Rising
Started0
Lowest0
Current6
Win Percentage(40%)
57%score+0.13→contribution+0.05
Avg Winning Margin(25%)
8.8score+0.14→contribution+0.03
Avg Losing Margin(15%)
7.4score+0.10→contribution+0.01
Recent Form (last 20)(10%)
45%score-0.10→contribution-0.01
Opponent Strength(10%)
863score-0.02→contribution-0.00
Weighted Score+0.090
Sample Size Confidence
100%(97/75 matches)
Rating1045 → shrunk 1045
Recent 3-Season Rating (2024, 2025, 2026)989
Recency Blend23% (17 recent matches)
Final Blended Rating1032
Handicap6
Formula: Rating = 1000 + (weighted score × 500). 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 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
55W42L97 matches·56.7% win rate
+11 since first recorded
| Club | Seasons | Division(s) | P | W | L | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany B | 2016–2019 | League 3 | 80 | 47 | 33 | 58.8% |
| Gladstone B | 2026 | League 1 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 47.1% |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result | Margin | Competition | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Elaine Milligan | A | 17-21 | LOSS | -4 | League | League 1 |
| 8/7/2026 | Mathew Hindley | H | 21-15 | WIN | +6 | League | League 1 |
| 7/31/2026 | Gary Conwell | A | 7-21 | LOSS | -14 | League | League 1 |
| 7/24/2026 | Peter Birch | H | 21-8 | WIN | +13 | League | League 1 |
| 7/10/2026 | Bill Jones | H | 21-18 | WIN | +3 | League | League 1 |
| 7/3/2026 | Steve Mealor | A | 18-21 | LOSS | -3 | League | League 1 |
| 6/26/2026 | Paul Bainbridge | A | 13-21 | LOSS | -8 | League | League 1 |
| 6/22/2026 | Elliott Potter | H | 8-21 | LOSS | -13 | League | League 1 |
| 6/8/2026 | Nick Burridge Jnr | H | 21-13 | WIN | +8 | League | League 1 |
| 6/5/2026 | Tony Sullivan | A | 20-21 | LOSS | -1 | League | League 1 |
| 5/29/2026 | Steve Telford | A | 21-14 | WIN | +7 | League | League 1 |
| 5/22/2026 | Cayl Buckland | H | 21-20 | WIN | +1 | League | League 1 |
| 5/15/2026 | Phil Lee | A | 21-16 | WIN | +5 | League | League 1 |
| 5/8/2026 | Gerry Riley | A | 12-21 | LOSS | -9 | League | League 1 |
| 5/1/2026 | Alan Jones | H | 21-9 | WIN | +12 | League | League 1 |
| 4/24/2026 | Martin Small | A | 16-21 | LOSS | -5 | League | League 1 |
| 4/20/2026 | Ray Lynch | H | 10-21 | LOSS | -11 | League | League 1 |
| 8/16/2019 | vs Port Sunlight Village & Works B | A | 19-21 | LOSS | -2 | League | League 3 |
| 8/12/2019 | Harry Henderson | H | 15-21 | LOSS | -6 | League | League 3 |
| 8/9/2019 | Frank Heggarty | A | 21-11 | WIN | +10 | League | League 3 |
| 8/5/2019 | Lee Abbott | A | 21-15 | WIN | +6 | League | League 3 |
| 8/2/2019 | Paul Harris | H | 21-13 | WIN | +8 | League | League 3 |
| 7/29/2019 | Phil Spencer | A | 17-21 | LOSS | -4 | League | League 3 |
| 7/22/2019 | Dave Griffiths | A | 21-16 | WIN | +5 | League | League 3 |
| 7/19/2019 | Dave Griffiths | H | 21-16 | WIN | +5 | League | League 3 |
| 7/17/2019 | vs Lord Napier | A | 21-11 | WIN | +10 | League | League 3 |
| 7/15/2019 | Terry Scott | A | 5-21 | LOSS | -16 | League | League 3 |
| 7/12/2019 | Terry Scott | H | 21-13 | WIN | +8 | League | League 3 |
| 7/8/2019 | Maureen Murray | A | 12-21 | LOSS | -9 | League | League 3 |
| 7/5/2019 | Nicky Bailey | A | 21-5 | WIN | +16 | League | League 3 |
| 7/1/2019 | Colin Wolfarth | H | 21-5 | WIN | +16 | League | League 3 |
| 6/28/2019 | John Brierley | A | 18-21 | LOSS | -3 | League | League 3 |
| 6/21/2019 | Jake Breur | H | 21-10 | WIN | +11 | League | League 3 |
| 6/17/2019 | Stephen Preston | H | 21-12 | WIN | +9 | League | League 3 |
| 6/10/2019 | Dave Finlay | H | 21-2 | WIN | +19 | League | League 3 |
| 6/7/2019 | Roy Brannon | A | 12-21 | LOSS | -9 | League | League 3 |
| 5/31/2019 | Val Arnold | A | 21-4 | WIN | +17 | League | League 3 |
| 5/17/2019 | John Benstead | A | 19-21 | LOSS | -2 | League | League 3 |
| 5/10/2019 | Kevin Owens | H | 11-21 | LOSS | -10 | League | League 3 |
| 5/3/2019 | Graham Robinson | H | 21-6 | WIN | +15 | League | League 3 |
| 8/20/2018 | vs Kings 2000 | A | 21-0 | WIN | +21 | League | League 3 |
| 8/17/2018 | John Mountford | H | 21-7 | WIN | +14 | League | League 3 |
| 8/10/2018 | John Mountford | A | 10-21 | LOSS | -11 | League | League 3 |
| 8/3/2018 | Tom Danchon | A | 21-19 | WIN | +2 | League | League 3 |
| 7/27/2018 | Graham Robinson | H | 21-13 | WIN | +8 | League | League 3 |
| 7/6/2018 | Robert Rogers | H | 16-21 | LOSS | -5 | League | League 3 |
| 7/2/2018 | Brian Oconnor | A | 17-21 | LOSS | -4 | League | League 3 |
| 6/29/2018 | Tommy Brown | H | 21-12 | WIN | +9 | League | League 3 |
| 6/15/2018 | Bernie Voller | A | 12-21 | LOSS | -9 | League | League 3 |
| 6/11/2018 | Bill Downey | H | 21-10 | WIN | +11 | League | League 3 |
| 6/1/2018 | Tom May | A | 20-21 | LOSS | -1 | League | League 3 |
| 5/25/2018 | Alan Dunbar | H | 21-20 | WIN | +1 | League | League 3 |
| 5/21/2018 | Sue Nugent | A | 8-21 | LOSS | -13 | League | League 3 |
| 5/18/2018 | Jean Hughes | H | 21-20 | WIN | +1 | League | League 3 |
| 5/11/2018 | Kenny Brierley | H | 21-17 | WIN | +4 | League | League 3 |
| 5/4/2018 | John Brierley | A | 14-21 | LOSS | -7 | League | League 3 |
| 9/1/2017 | vs Thingwall | A | 18-21 | LOSS | -3 | League | League 3 |
| 8/18/2017 | Josephine Carr | H | 21-12 | WIN | +9 | League | League 3 |
| 8/11/2017 | Brenda Copple | A | 10-21 | LOSS | -11 | League | League 3 |
| 8/7/2017 | John Kayll | H | 21-6 | WIN | +15 | League | League 3 |
| 8/4/2017 | Ronnie Abbott | A | 7-21 | LOSS | -14 | League | League 3 |
| 7/31/2017 | Colin Mccleod | H | 21-16 | WIN | +5 | League | League 3 |
| 7/17/2017 | Ron Jones | H | 21-9 | WIN | +12 | League | League 3 |
| 7/14/2017 | Neil Ross | A | 18-21 | LOSS | -3 | League | League 3 |
| 7/7/2017 | Alan Sutton | H | 21-14 | WIN | +7 | League | League 3 |
| 6/30/2017 | John Minnis | A | 14-21 | LOSS | -7 | League | League 3 |
| 6/23/2017 | Aaron Richards | A | 21-6 | WIN | +15 | League | League 3 |
| 6/19/2017 | Walter Broom | H | 21-8 | WIN | +13 | League | League 3 |
| 6/16/2017 | Dave Hollywood | H | 12-21 | LOSS | -9 | League | League 3 |
| 6/12/2017 | Mark Hadfield | H | 21-13 | WIN | +8 | League | League 3 |
| 6/9/2017 | John Wilkinson | A | 21-16 | WIN | +5 | League | League 3 |
| 6/2/2017 | Maureen Percival | A | 21-20 | WIN | +1 | League | League 3 |
| 5/26/2017 | Barbara Ryding | H | 21-11 | WIN | +10 | League | League 3 |
| 5/19/2017 | Colin Goodwin | A | 4-21 | LOSS | -17 | League | League 3 |
| 5/5/2017 | Kevin Howgate | H | 21-18 | WIN | +3 | League | League 3 |
| 4/28/2017 | # Babs Woodward | A | 21-19 | WIN | +2 | League | League 3 |
| 4/24/2017 | Peter Breen | A | 13-21 | LOSS | -8 | League | League 3 |
| 4/21/2017 | Zoe Stratton | H | 21-19 | WIN | +2 | League | League 3 |
| 8/19/2016 | Henry Wilson | H | 21-7 | WIN | +14 | League | League 3 |
| 8/12/2016 | Jack Goudie | A | 21-3 | WIN | +18 | League | League 3 |
| 8/8/2016 | Frank Williamson | A | 14-21 | LOSS | -7 | League | League 3 |
| 8/5/2016 | Norma Nielson | H | 8-21 | LOSS | -13 | League | League 3 |
| 8/1/2016 | Robbie Ross | H | 21-18 | WIN | +3 | League | League 3 |
| 7/29/2016 | Martin Conway | A | 18-21 | LOSS | -3 | League | League 3 |
| 7/22/2016 | Sarah Kearney | A | 21-17 | WIN | +4 | League | League 3 |
| 7/15/2016 | Sarah Kearney | H | 21-6 | WIN | +15 | League | League 3 |
| 7/8/2016 | Eddie Thomas | H | 10-21 | LOSS | -11 | League | League 3 |
| 7/1/2016 | Eric Percival | A | 17-21 | LOSS | -4 | League | League 3 |
| 6/24/2016 | Alan Mawby | H | 21-8 | WIN | +13 | League | League 3 |
| 6/17/2016 | Douglas Raphel | A | 21-11 | WIN | +10 | League | League 3 |
| 6/13/2016 | Roy Biggs | A | 16-21 | LOSS | -5 | League | League 3 |
| 6/10/2016 | Dave Finlay | H | 21-13 | WIN | +8 | League | League 3 |
| 6/3/2016 | Anita Meldrum | A | 14-21 | LOSS | -7 | League | League 3 |
| 5/20/2016 | Brian Sadler | A | 21-17 | WIN | +4 | League | League 3 |
| 5/16/2016 | Peter Towers | H | 17-21 | LOSS | -4 | League | League 3 |
| 5/13/2016 | Alan Bennett | H | 21-13 | WIN | +8 | League | League 3 |
| 5/6/2016 | Alan Bennett | A | 14-21 | LOSS | -7 | League | League 3 |
3 Cup Titles Won
Stott Cup 2025· AlbanyStott Cup 2024· AlbanyWirral Juniors under 18 Handic 2018
Stott Cup13 games · 9W 2×
2025 Winner3 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarters Round | Malcolm Rannard | Hoylake Central & Melrose B | 21-14 | WIN | WON |
| Semi Final Round | Zoe Stratton | Tixall B | 8-21 | LOSS | WON |
| Final Round | Christian Kearney | New Brighton Quarry Vikings C | 21-6 | WIN | WON |
2024 Winner3 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Val Arnold | Great Meols | 21-19 | WIN | WON |
| Semi Final Round | John Cliffe | Kendal | 21-6 | WIN | WON |
| Final Round | Malcolm Hughes | Tixall B | 21-15 | WIN | WON |
20232 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Derek Macdonald | Poulton | 21-18 | WIN | WON |
| Quarters Round | Thomas Raybould | Gladstone B | 21-18 | WIN | WON |
20191 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | John Hudson | Hoylake Central & Melrose | 17-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20183 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarters Round | John L Davies | West Kirby Park | 21-13 | WIN | WON |
| Semi Final Round | George Duggan | Kendal | 21-12 | WIN | WON |
| Final Round | Ted Sullivan | Lever Club | 15-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20161 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 Round | Kath Davies | Pensby | 6-21 | LOSS | LOST |
Wirral Juniors under 18 Handic3 games · 3W 1×
2018 Winner3 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarters | Ryan Kearney | 21-6 | WIN |
| Semi Final | Zoe Stratton | 21-5 | WIN |
| Final | Mark Wood | 21-19 | WIN |
Doctor Dawson Victory Cup15 games · 7W
20264 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 Round | Ian Morgan | Heswall RBL B | 11-21 | LOSS | WON |
| Semi Final Round | John Gommersall | Lever Club | 21-5 | WIN | WON |
| Semi Final Round | Chris Eccles | Lever Club | 21-19 | WIN | LOST |
| Final Round | Tony Sullivan | Gladstone | 10-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20252 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Paul Griffiths | Manor Road B | 20-21 | LOSS | WON |
| Round of 16 Round | Tony Sullivan | Gladstone | 15-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20242 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 Round | Graham Cairns | Oxton Conservative Club | 11-21 | LOSS | WON |
| Semi Final Round | Anthony Carlson | Lever Club | 19-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20233 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 Round | Katie Wood | Tixall B | 21-15 | WIN | WON |
| Quarters Round | Stephen Gilfoyle | Heswall RBL | 21-6 | WIN | WON |
| Semi Final Round | Paul Griffiths | Tixall | 13-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20193 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 Round | Mally Andrews | Heswall RBL | 21-19 | WIN | WON |
| Quarters Round | Jack Beecham | Royden Hall | 21-5 | WIN | WON |
| Semi Final Round | darren Hankin | Gladstone | 21-20 | WIN | WON |
20181 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Jamie Fitzpatrick | Tixall | 15-21 | LOSS | LOST |
Graham White Cup5 games · 2W
20262 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi Final Round | Lee Abbott | Hoylake Central & Melrose B | 21-5 | WIN | WON |
| Final Round | Ritchie Dawson | New Brighton Quarry Vikings B | 16-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20191 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarters Round | Ian Wilson | Hoylake Central & Melrose B | 20-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20181 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Steve Winter | New Brighton Quarry Vikings C | 21-20 | WIN | LOST |
20161 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 Round | Richie Finch | Gladstone B | 16-21 | LOSS | LOST |
Wirral Junior Merit1 games · 0W
20181 round
| Round | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarters | Owen Turner | 4-21 | LOSS |
Current Streak
1losses
In a slump
Longest Win Run
4
Career best winning streak
Longest Loss Run
4
Career worst losing streak
Last 560% win rate
LWLWW
Last 1040% win rate↑ improving
LWLWWLLLWL
| Opponent | W | L | Total | Win % | Last Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Griffiths | 2 | 0 | 2 | 100% | 7/22/2019 |
| Terry Scott | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 7/15/2019 |
| John Brierley | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0% | 6/28/2019 |
| Dave Finlay | 2 | 0 | 2 | 100% | 6/10/2019 |
| Graham Robinson | 2 | 0 | 2 | 100% | 5/3/2019 |
| John Mountford | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 8/17/2018 |
| Sarah Kearney | 2 | 0 | 2 | 100% | 7/22/2016 |
| Alan Bennett | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 5/13/2016 |
| Elaine Milligan | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 8/14/2026 |
| Mathew Hindley | 1 | 0 | 1 | 100% | 8/7/2026 |
Biggest Win
Unknown (+21)8/20/2018
Heaviest Defeat
Colin Goodwin (-17)5/19/2017
Best Season
201764% · 22 matches
Worst Season
202647% · 17 matches
Form Arc (1st half → 2nd half)
58% → 55%declining
Avg Opponent Rating Faced
83681 known · 16 unknown
vs Strong Opponents (rating ≥ 1000)
8-947% win rate
vs Weak Opponents (rating < 1000)
39-2561% win rate
By Division
League 347-33 (59%)
League 18-9 (47%)
League 147.1%
8W·9L·17 played
League 358.8%
47W·33L·80 played
Debut
May 6, 2016
Latest
Aug 14, 2026
Seasons Active
5 (10.3 yr span)
Matches / Season
19.4 (97 total)
Seasons
20162017201820192026