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Crown Green Handicap

John Benstead

Team: Oxton ArgyleDivision: League 3Last updated: 9/23/2026

Rating

885

Current Handicap

8
Honours
Season:

184

Matches Played

133

Wins

51

Losses

72%

Win Rate

9.4

Avg Win Margin

7.4

Avg Loss Margin

75-18

Home Record

58-33

Away Record

Milestones

Career

50 Wins

133 wins

Centurion

133 wins

Decade Player

10 seasons

Next goal: Home Fortress75/100

Season Highlights

2026

20-Win Season

20 wins

10-Game Streak

11 in a row

Home Dominance

12/12 home

Handicap Trend

All Time · 184 matches

+8 Rising
1 Aug21 May15 Jul19 Jul4 Jul7 Jul12 Jul15 Aug21 Aug-13713
Started0
Lowest0
Current8
Win Percentage(40%)
72%
score+0.45→contribution+0.18
Avg Winning Margin(25%)
9.4
score+0.23→contribution+0.06
Avg Losing Margin(15%)
7.4
score+0.10→contribution+0.02
Recent Form (last 20)(10%)
85%
score+0.70→contribution+0.07
Opponent Strength(10%)
741
score+0.16→contribution+0.02
Weighted Score+0.339
Sample Size Confidence
100%(184/75 matches)
Rating1169 → shrunk 1169→ adjusted 869
Recent 2-Season Rating (2025, 2026)907
Recency Blend40% (41 recent matches)
Final Blended Rating884
Handicap8

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 last 2 seasons, 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

133W51L184 matches·72.3% win rate
+2 since first recorded
ClubSeasonsDivision(s)PWLWin %
Oxton Argyle2019–2026League 31381023673.9%
Penketh Argyle2016–2018League 3, Division 3, League 246311567.4%
DateOpponentH/AScoreResultMarginCompetitionDivision
8/21/2026Jeremy BradshawH21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 3
8/17/2026Ray FarrellA21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 3
8/14/2026Robert BibbyH21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 3
7/31/2026Simon ThompsonH21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 3
7/27/2026Brian ChellamA21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 3
7/24/2026Mark StevensonA21-6WIN+15LeagueLeague 3
7/17/2026Pauline HerseeH21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 3
7/10/2026Summer HenningA21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 3
7/6/2026Angela HoldenH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 3
7/3/2026John RiggH21-2WIN+19LeagueLeague 3
6/26/2026Gary WoodH21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 3
6/22/2026Ronald ParryA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 3
6/19/2026Mandy GreenH21-5WIN+16LeagueLeague 3
6/15/2026Mandy GreenA21-2WIN+19LeagueLeague 3
6/12/2026Wendy ThompsonA13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 3
6/8/2026Adam HowarthA14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 3
6/5/2026Keith BennettH21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 3
5/29/2026Gail HewittH21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 3
5/22/2026Michael HewittA21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 3
5/8/2026Rita SimpsonH21-5WIN+16LeagueLeague 3
5/1/2026Alan SimpsonA21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 3
4/24/2026Nancy BrabanderH21-5WIN+16LeagueLeague 3
4/20/2026Daniel QuinlanA21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 3
8/22/2025David EvansH21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 3
8/18/2025Linette NashA21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 3
8/15/2025Debbie RobertsH12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 3
7/25/2025Pat McloughlinA21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 3
7/21/2025Tom FrancomsH21-5WIN+16LeagueLeague 3
7/18/2025Bob JenkinsA15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 3
7/11/2025Terry ScottH21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 3
7/7/2025Jane HickmanH13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 3
7/4/2025Steve BallA21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 3
6/27/2025Phillip SummersA21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 3
6/13/2025Brenda MooreA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 3
6/9/2025Derek AyreH21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 3
6/6/2025Keith BennettA21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 3
5/30/2025Shaun LuckieH21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 3
5/23/2025Robert BibbyA7-21LOSS-14LeagueLeague 3
5/9/2025Sam ThompsonA21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 3
5/2/2025Gordon DitchfieldA21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 3
4/25/2025Paul FouldsH21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 3
8/23/2024George McalenyH21-7WIN+14LeagueLeague 3
8/12/2024James KellyA21-5WIN+16LeagueLeague 3
8/5/2024Ian SmithH21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 3
7/26/2024Robbie DeanH21-5WIN+16LeagueLeague 3
7/19/2024Howard FernA21-6WIN+15LeagueLeague 3
7/15/2024Peter FavagerH21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 3
7/12/2024Eddie ShiffA21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 3
7/5/2024Tony McdonoughH21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 3
6/28/2024Mathew HindleyA13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 3
6/24/2024Darren MckennyH8-21LOSS-13LeagueLeague 3
6/21/2024vs Thingwall BA21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 3
6/7/2024Alan SimpsonA21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 3
6/3/2024Philip JacksonH21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 3
5/24/2024Michael DabbsH21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 3
5/17/2024Terry ScottA16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 3
5/10/2024Tom DavisH21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 3
5/3/2024John HirdA21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 3
4/26/2024Elaine MilliganH5-21LOSS-16LeagueLeague 3
4/22/2024Grzegorz OrzechA11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 3
8/18/2023James KellyH21-7WIN+14LeagueLeague 3
8/11/2023Jim MorrisA21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 3
8/4/2023Charlie WardH19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 3
7/31/2023vs New Brighton Quarry Vikings DA16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 3
7/24/2023Tony MalcolmA6-21LOSS-15LeagueLeague 3
7/21/2023George McalenyH21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 3
7/14/2023Julie MccreadieA21-3WIN+18LeagueLeague 3
7/7/2023Jaxon McelnayH21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 3
7/3/2023vs Pensby BH21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 3
6/30/2023Jane WrightA21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 3
6/23/2023vs Bromborough PoolA21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 3
6/9/2023Ann ClemettH21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 3
6/5/2023vs Great MeolsH17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 3
6/2/2023Mike SmethurstA11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 3
5/26/2023Arthur HallH19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 3
5/22/2023Margie VickersH21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 3
5/19/2023Margie VickersA21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 3
5/12/2023Eric AndersonA5-21LOSS-16LeagueLeague 3
5/5/2023Gary CullenH13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 3
4/28/2023Stewart JacksonA21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 3
8/26/2022vs Port Sunlight Village & Works BA21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 3
8/19/2022Josep TaylorH21-7WIN+14LeagueLeague 3
8/5/2022Edwin BerryH21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 3
8/1/2022vs Bebington ParkA21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 3
7/29/2022Valerie CecchiniA21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 3
7/22/2022John SheenH17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 3
7/15/2022Josie CarrA21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 3
7/4/2022Donald HillA21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 3
7/1/2022Linette NashH21-5WIN+16LeagueLeague 3
6/27/2022vs Thingwall BH19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 3
6/17/2022Andrew ParnellA21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 3
6/10/2022Iain HutchinsonA16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 3
6/6/2022Keith BennettH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 3
5/30/2022vs New Brighton Quarry Vikings CH21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 3
5/27/2022Trevor BarracloughA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 3
5/23/2022Don SelmerH21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 3
5/20/2022Sue LawsonA21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 3
5/13/2022Neil PowellA21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 3
4/29/2022Paul KyffinA21-6WIN+15LeagueLeague 3
4/22/2022vs Great MeolsH21-0WIN+21LeagueLeague 3
8/23/2021vs Hoylake Central & Melrose BA21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 3
8/20/2021Dave BibbyA16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 3
8/16/2021Keith BennettH21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 3
8/13/2021Donald HillH21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 3
8/6/2021Rodney WatkinsA21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 3
8/2/2021vs Hoylake Central & Melrose BH20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 3
7/23/2021Mary FishwickH21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 3
7/19/2021Dave HulmstonA21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 3
7/16/2021Cathy KavanaghH21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 3
7/12/2021Dereck SnedkerA21-7WIN+14LeagueLeague 3
7/2/2021Ian FordA21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 3
6/28/2021Alan SteedmanH21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 3
6/21/2021vs Bebington ParkA9-21LOSS-12LeagueLeague 3
6/18/2021Nigel WardH21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 3
6/14/2021Maureen MillarA21-4WIN+17LeagueLeague 3
6/11/2021Roy BiggsH12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 3
6/4/2021Ronald HerseeH21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 3
8/30/2019Richard NorburyH16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 3
8/23/2019Dorothy RowlandsA21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 3
8/19/2019Beryl PrestonA21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 3
8/12/2019Roderick PrinceH21-4WIN+17LeagueLeague 3
8/9/2019Betty YatesA21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 3
8/5/2019John GladwinH21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 3
8/2/2019Margaret ProwseA11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 3
7/29/2019Val ArnoldA21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 3
7/26/2019Dave EastH19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 3
7/22/2019Paul HarrisA5-21LOSS-16LeagueLeague 3
7/19/2019Ronnie AbbottH21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 3
7/15/2019Donald ClarkH21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 3
7/12/2019David EvansA21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 3
7/8/2019Neil PowellH21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 3
7/1/2019Chloe CavanaghA11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 3
6/21/2019Linette NashH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 3
6/17/2019Allen BennettA21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 3
6/14/2019Lol MccannH21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 3
5/31/2019Sue TilstonA10-21LOSS-11LeagueLeague 3
5/17/2019Jake McelnayH21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 3
5/3/2019Philip CurrieA16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 3
8/17/2018Dave GriffithsA10-21LOSS-11LeagueLeague 3
8/10/2018Ann WilsonH21-6WIN+15LeagueLeague 3
7/20/2018Stephen PrestonH21-16WIN+5LeagueDivision 3
7/13/2018Babs WoodwardA10-21LOSS-11LeagueDivision 3
7/6/2018Eric PercivalH21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 3
7/2/2018Teresa DobsonA21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 3
6/29/2018Martin ConwayH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 3
6/15/2018Paul BentleyA11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 3
6/11/2018Bill TipladyA21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 3
6/8/2018John BurkeH21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 3
6/1/2018Hanna LusseyA21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 3
5/25/2018Alan SteadmanH21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 3
5/21/2018Nigel WardA21-6WIN+15LeagueLeague 3
5/18/2018Roger HamerH21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 3
5/4/2018Ian HulmeH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 2
8/18/2017Allen BennettH21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 3
8/4/2017Martin ConwayH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 3
7/31/2017Dave EastA12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 3
7/17/2017John MilnsA21-6WIN+15LeagueDivision 3
7/14/2017Peter LoweH21-11WIN+10LeagueDivision 3
7/7/2017Colin LiddiardH21-6WIN+15LeagueLeague 3
6/30/2017Derek AyreA21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 3
6/23/2017Bill TipladyA5-21LOSS-16LeagueLeague 3
6/16/2017Jessie TipladyH21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 3
6/12/2017Dereck SnedkerH21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 3
6/2/2017Joshua BendreyH21-6WIN+15LeagueLeague 3
5/26/2017Margaret LeachA18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 3
5/19/2017Clive BrownA21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 3
5/12/2017Dave EdwardsH21-4WIN+17LeagueLeague 3
4/24/2017Mike RamseyA14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 3
4/21/2017Clifford ParnellH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 3
8/19/2016Mike MillerH21-14WIN+7LeagueDivision 3
8/12/2016Dennis PattersonA21-11WIN+10LeagueDivision 3
8/8/2016Don LawrenceA21-15WIN+6LeagueDivision 3
8/5/2016Roy WalkerH21-7WIN+14LeagueDivision 3
8/1/2016Colin TaylorA17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 3
7/29/2016Frank WilliamsonH21-5WIN+16LeagueLeague 3
7/22/2016Fred ConwayH20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 3
7/8/2016Chris KassackA9-21LOSS-12LeagueLeague 3
7/1/2016Peter FishwickH21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 3
6/13/2016Terry ScottA11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 3
6/3/2016Marie RevansA21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 3
5/27/2016Ryan KearneyH21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 3
5/20/2016Roy FergusonA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 3
5/16/2016Dave EdwardsH21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 3
4/29/2016Frank Leech SnrH16-21LOSS-5LeagueDivision 3
Cec Hannay Rose Bowl3 games · 1W
20231 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 Round*** George RobertsNew Brighton Quarry Vikings C8-21LOSSLOST
20221 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundRonald WhytePensby B21-7WINLOST
20191 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundRoy CookePensby19-21LOSSLOST
Cartwright Cup1 games · 0W
20191 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundFred BeacallAlbany14-21LOSSLOST
Stott Cup1 games · 1W
20221 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundJohn MountfordKendal21-13WINLOST

Current Streak

11wins

On a hot run

Longest Win Run

11

Career best winning streak

Longest Loss Run

3

Career worst losing streak

Last 5100% win rate
WWWWW
Last 10100% win rate— steady
WWWWWWWWWW
OpponentWLTotalWin %Last Met
Keith Bennett404100%6/5/2026
Linette Nash303100%8/18/2025
Terry Scott12333.3%7/11/2025
Robert Bibby11250%8/14/2026
Mandy Green202100%6/19/2026
Alan Simpson202100%5/1/2026
David Evans202100%8/22/2025
Derek Ayre202100%6/9/2025
George Mcaleny202100%8/23/2024
James Kelly202100%8/12/2024
Biggest Win
Unknown (+21)4/22/2022
Heaviest Defeat
Elaine Milligan (-16)4/26/2024
Favourite Victim
Keith Bennett4-0 H2H
Best Season
202687% · 23 matches
Worst Season
202360% · 20 matches
Form Arc (1st half → 2nd half)
71% → 74%improving
Avg Opponent Rating Faced
700159 known · 25 unknown
vs Strong Opponents (rating ≥ 1000)
5-363% win rate
vs Weak Opponents (rating < 1000)
109-4272% win rate

By Division

League 3125-49 (72%)
Division 37-2 (78%)
League 21-0 (100%)
League 2100%
1W·0L·1 played
League 371.8%
125W·49L·174 played
Division 377.8%
7W·2L·9 played

Debut

Apr 29, 2016

Latest

Aug 21, 2026

Seasons Active

10 (10.3 yr span)

Matches / Season

18.4 (184 total)

Seasons

2016201720182019202120222023202420252026