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James Atherton
Rating
831
Current Handicap
9
Season:
37
Matches Played
17
Wins
20
Losses
46%
Win Rate
8.9
Avg Win Margin
8.1
Avg Loss Margin
11-8
Home Record
6-12
Away Record
Milestones
Career
No career milestones yet — keep bowling!
Next goal: Decade Player5/10
Season Highlights
No season milestones recorded yet.
Handicap Trend
All Time · 37 matches
+9 Rising
Started0
Lowest0
Current9
Win Percentage(40%)
42%score-0.15→contribution-0.06
Avg Winning Margin(25%)
9.5score+0.25→contribution+0.06
Avg Losing Margin(15%)
7.9score+0.01→contribution+0.00
Recent Form (last 20)(10%)
40%score-0.20→contribution-0.02
Opponent Strength(10%)
883score-0.29→contribution-0.03
Weighted Score-0.046
Sample Size Confidence
72%(33/39 matches)
Rating977 → shrunk 984→ adjusted 834
Recent 3-Season Rating (2024, 2025, 2026)827
Recency Blend40% (33 recent matches)
Final Rating831
Handicap
9
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
17W20L37 matches·45.9% win rate
| Club | Seasons | Division(s) | P | W | L | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxton Conservative Club | 2018–2026 | League 2, League 1 | 37 | 17 | 20 | 45.9% |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result | Margin | Competition | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Don Favager | H | 20-21 | LOSS | -1 | League | League 2 |
| 7/17/2026 | Peter Hughes | H | 20-21 | LOSS | -1 | League | League 2 |
| 7/10/2026 | Peter Hughes | A | 16-21 | LOSS | -5 | League | League 2 |
| 7/3/2026 | Tony Davies | H | 18-21 | LOSS | -3 | League | League 2 |
| 6/12/2026 | *** Robert Leach | A | 20-21 | LOSS | -1 | League | League 2 |
| 6/8/2026 | Derek Ayre | H | 21-9 | WIN | +12 | League | League 2 |
| 6/5/2026 | Kevin Pulham | A | 3-21 | LOSS | -18 | League | League 2 |
| 5/29/2026 | Kevin Walsh | A | 11-21 | LOSS | -10 | League | League 2 |
| 5/18/2026 | Peter McGhee | H | 21-14 | WIN | +7 | League | League 2 |
| 5/15/2026 | Steve Crighton | A | 21-16 | WIN | +5 | League | League 2 |
| 5/8/2026 | Arthur Hall | A | 8-21 | LOSS | -13 | League | League 2 |
| 5/1/2026 | Mike Brannon | H | 13-21 | LOSS | -8 | League | League 2 |
| 4/24/2026 | Andy Smith | A | 21-16 | WIN | +5 | League | League 2 |
| 4/20/2026 | Anita Meldrum | H | 21-12 | WIN | +9 | League | League 2 |
| 8/22/2025 | Mark Obrien | H | 21-3 | WIN | +18 | League | League 2 |
| 8/18/2025 | Lorraine Watkins | A | 11-21 | LOSS | -10 | League | League 2 |
| 8/15/2025 | Rob Lewis | H | 21-14 | WIN | +7 | League | League 2 |
| 8/11/2025 | Elaine Milligan | A | 15-21 | LOSS | -6 | League | League 2 |
| 7/21/2025 | Kevin Walsh | H | 21-10 | WIN | +11 | League | League 2 |
| 7/18/2025 | Peter Gardiner | A | 19-21 | LOSS | -2 | League | League 2 |
| 7/11/2025 | Gavin Melling | H | 21-10 | WIN | +11 | League | League 2 |
| 7/7/2025 | Phil Black | A | 8-21 | LOSS | -13 | League | League 2 |
| 7/4/2025 | Ken Howard | H | 6-21 | LOSS | -15 | League | League 2 |
| 6/20/2025 | vs New Brighton Quarry Vikings C | H | 16-21 | LOSS | -5 | League | League 2 |
| 6/13/2025 | Paul Kavanagh | A | 21-3 | WIN | +18 | League | League 2 |
| 6/9/2025 | Lynn Mountford | H | 21-16 | WIN | +5 | League | League 2 |
| 6/6/2025 | John Gomersall | A | 13-21 | LOSS | -8 | League | League 2 |
| 5/30/2025 | Katie Wood | H | 21-8 | WIN | +13 | League | League 2 |
| 5/23/2025 | Dave Tinker | A | 9-21 | LOSS | -12 | League | League 2 |
| 5/16/2025 | Peter Gardiner | H | 21-18 | WIN | +3 | League | League 2 |
| 5/9/2025 | Karen Ellis | A | 21-12 | WIN | +9 | League | League 2 |
| 5/2/2025 | Jack Williams | H | 17-21 | LOSS | -4 | League | League 2 |
| 4/25/2025 | Ken Howard | A | 5-21 | LOSS | -16 | League | League 2 |
| 6/12/2023 | vs Heswall RBL | A | 21-17 | WIN | +4 | League | League 2 |
| 6/24/2022 | tony Mccolgan | H | 21-13 | WIN | +8 | League | League 1 |
| 5/6/2022 | John Harrison | H | 11-21 | LOSS | -10 | League | League 1 |
| 8/6/2018 | Carl Miles | A | 21-15 | WIN | +6 | League | League 2 |
Cec Hannay Rose Bowl8 games · 6W
20262 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 Round | Sue Jenkins | Great Meols | 21-9 | WIN | WON |
| Round of 16 Round | Mary Fishwick | Hoylake Central & Melrose B | 21-9 | WIN | LOST |
20252 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Colin Wilson | Albany B | 21-12 | WIN | WON |
| Round of 32 Round | Peter Gardiner | Port Sunlight Village & Works | 21-14 | WIN | LOST |
20193 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Walk Over | Pensby B | 21-0 | WIN | WON |
| Round of 16 Round | Frank Leech Snr | Cammell Laird | 21-18 | WIN | WON |
| Quarters Round | Kevin Howgate | Port Sunlight Village & Works | 16-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20181 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 Round | Tony Ryding * | Hoylake Central & Melrose | 20-21 | LOSS | LOST |
Cartwright Cup2 games · 1W
20252 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Dave Holden | Hoylake Central & Melrose B | 21-14 | WIN | WON |
| Quarters Round | Stephen Bibby | Cammell Laird | 12-21 | LOSS | LOST |
1 Cup Title Won
Frank Hurst Trophy 2023· Oxton Conservative Club
Frank Hurst Trophy5 games · 2W 1×
2023 Winner4 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Anita Richardson | Hoylake Central & Melrose | 16-21 | LOSS | WON |
| Quarters Round | Michael Coupe | Manor Road | 13-21 | LOSS | WON |
| Semi Final Round | Richie Finch | Gladstone B | 14-21 | LOSS | WON |
| Final Round | Matthew Roberts | Oxton Conservative Club B | 21-15 | WIN | WON |
20221 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Andy Smith | Tixall B | 21-17 | WIN | LOST |
Doctor Dawson Victory Cup4 games · 2W
20261 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 Round | Ian Sherbrooke | West Kirby Victoria | 11-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20251 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 Round | Liz Whiteley | Upton Victory Hall B | 21-12 | WIN | LOST |
20232 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 Round | Peter Hughes | Upton Victory Hall | 21-20 | WIN | WON |
| Semi Final Round | Geoff Lynch | Manor Road | 8-21 | LOSS | LOST |
Stott Cup2 games · 1W
20251 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | John Nixon | Bromborough Social | 21-15 | WIN | LOST |
20231 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Stephen Gilfoyle | Heswall RBL | 17-21 | LOSS | LOST |
Graham White Cup1 games · 1W
20221 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarters Round | Colin Watterson | Manor Road B | 21-20 | WIN | LOST |
Current Streak
5losses
In a slump
Longest Win Run
3
Career best winning streak
Longest Loss Run
5
Career worst losing streak
Last 50% win rate
LLLLL
Last 1030% win rate↓ declining
LLLLLWLLWW
| Opponent | W | L | Total | Win % | Last Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Hughes | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0% | 7/17/2026 |
| Kevin Walsh | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 5/29/2026 |
| Peter Gardiner | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 7/18/2025 |
| Ken Howard | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0% | 7/4/2025 |
| Don Favager | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 8/14/2026 |
| Tony Davies | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 7/3/2026 |
| *** Robert Leach | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 6/12/2026 |
| Derek Ayre | 1 | 0 | 1 | 100% | 6/8/2026 |
| Kevin Pulham | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 6/5/2026 |
| Peter McGhee | 1 | 0 | 1 | 100% | 5/18/2026 |
Biggest Win
Mark Obrien (+18)8/22/2025
Heaviest Defeat
Kevin Pulham (-18)6/5/2026
Best Season
202547% · 19 matches
Worst Season
202636% · 14 matches
Form Arc (1st half → 2nd half)
50% → 42%declining
Avg Opponent Rating Faced
88034 known · 3 unknown
vs Strong Opponents (rating ≥ 1000)
1-713% win rate
vs Weak Opponents (rating < 1000)
15-1158% win rate
By Division
League 216-19 (46%)
League 11-1 (50%)
League 150%
1W·1L·2 played
League 245.7%
16W·19L·35 played
Debut
Aug 6, 2018
Latest
Aug 14, 2026
Seasons Active
5 (8.0 yr span)
Matches / Season
7.4 (37 total)
Seasons
20182022202320252026