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John Finch

Top 10%
Team: GladstoneDivision: League 1Last updated: 9/29/2026

Rating

1369

Current Handicap

0
Honours
Season:

117

Matches Played

102

Wins

15

Losses

87%

Win Rate

10.5

Avg Win Margin

4.6

Avg Loss Margin

57-0

Home Record

45-15

Away Record

Milestones

Career

50 Wins

102 wins

Centurion

102 wins

75% Club

87%

Elite Winner

87%

Next goal: Hot Streak 1514/15

Season Highlights

2026

10-Game Streak

13 in a row

Home Dominance

9/9 home

2025

90% Season

95%

10-Game Streak

12 in a row

Home Dominance

10/10 home

2024

90% Season

94%

Home Dominance

8/8 home

2023

Home Dominance

9/9 home

2022

Home Dominance

9/9 home

2021

Home Dominance

9/9 home

Handicap Trend

All Time · 117 matches

22 Apr2 Jul13 May21 Apr11 Aug1 Jul27 Jun27 Apr21 Aug-11357
Started0
Lowest0
Current0
Win Percentage(40%)
87%
score+0.74→contribution+0.30
Avg Winning Margin(25%)
10.5
score+0.42→contribution+0.11
Avg Losing Margin(15%)
4.6
score+0.57→contribution+0.09
Recent Form (last 20)(10%)
85%
score+0.70→contribution+0.07
Opponent Strength(10%)
1006
score+0.75→contribution+0.07
Weighted Score+0.633
Sample Size Confidence
100%(117/75 matches)
Rating1317 → shrunk 1317
Recent 3-Season Rating (2024, 2025, 2026)1369
Recency Blend40% (56 recent matches)
Final Blended Rating1338
Handicap0

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

102W15L117 matches·87.2% win rate
+2 since first recorded
ClubSeasonsDivision(s)PWLWin %
Gladstone2016–2026League 11171021587.2%
DateOpponentH/AScoreResultMarginCompetitionDivision
8/21/2026Ian SharpA21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 1
8/17/2026John Gommersall JnrH21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 1
8/7/2026Owen TurnerA16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 1
7/31/2026Carl DoyleH21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 1
7/24/2026James IsaacA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 1
7/20/2026Jack WoodA21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 1
7/17/2026Ian HazlehurstH21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 1
7/3/2026Paul RobertsH21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 1
6/12/2026Nick ThorntonA21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 1
6/8/2026Matty BradyA21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 1
6/5/2026Vicky MoseleyH21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 1
5/29/2026Andy OpenshawH21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 1
5/22/2026Andy OpenshawA21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 1
5/18/2026Steve MealorA21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 1
5/15/2026Andrew MilfordH21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 1
5/8/2026Nicky BaileyH21-6WIN+15LeagueLeague 1
4/27/2026David BaileyA21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 1
4/24/2026Geoff DewhurstH21-4WIN+17LeagueLeague 1
4/20/2026Chris MorrisonA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 1
8/22/2025Ian SherbrookeH21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 1
8/18/2025Tommy WalkerA21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 1
8/15/2025James IsaacH21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 1
8/11/2025Vic WilliamsA21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 1
8/4/2025Peter MillerH21-4WIN+17LeagueLeague 1
7/25/2025Ryan DobsonA21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 1
7/21/2025Ray EvansH21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 1
7/18/2025Wayne RobertsH21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 1
7/11/2025Cayl BucklandA21-2WIN+19LeagueLeague 1
7/7/2025John RobertsH21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 1
7/4/2025George GouldingA21-7WIN+14LeagueLeague 1
6/30/2025Brian SadlerH21-7WIN+14LeagueLeague 1
6/27/2025Ian SherbrookeA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 1
6/13/2025Dave WilsonA21-3WIN+18LeagueLeague 1
6/9/2025Vic WilliamsH21-6WIN+15LeagueLeague 1
6/6/2025Seamus KellyA21-2WIN+19LeagueLeague 1
5/30/2025Paul SavilleH21-5WIN+16LeagueLeague 1
5/23/2025Dave BromleyA21-1WIN+20LeagueLeague 1
5/16/2025Ian MoxhamA21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 1
5/9/2025Cayl BucklandH21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 1
8/23/2024Mike BrookH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 1
8/2/2024John LloydA21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 1
7/19/2024Frank PotterA21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 1
7/15/2024Paul BranscombeH21-3WIN+18LeagueLeague 1
7/12/2024Chris BartonA21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 1
7/5/2024Cayl BucklandH21-7WIN+14LeagueLeague 1
7/1/2024Mark HadfieldA21-7WIN+14LeagueLeague 1
6/28/2024Geoff LynchA15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 1
6/24/2024Andy EcclesH21-6WIN+15LeagueLeague 1
6/14/2024Vic WilliamsH21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 1
6/7/2024Alan SmithA21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 1
6/3/2024Brian SomervilleH21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 1
5/17/2024Mike McgeeA21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 1
5/10/2024Matt GilmoreH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 1
5/3/2024Mark MylesA21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 1
4/26/2024Peter McgregorH21-3WIN+18LeagueLeague 1
4/22/2024John Gommersall JnrA21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 1
8/21/2023John SherlockA21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 1
8/18/2023Paul JohnsonH21-5WIN+16LeagueLeague 1
8/11/2023Jamie KearneyA21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 1
8/4/2023Mick AndrewsA21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 1
7/24/2023Ray EvansH21-6WIN+15LeagueLeague 1
7/21/2023Paul RobertsA4-21LOSS-17LeagueLeague 1
7/14/2023Paul RobertsH21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 1
7/7/2023Calvin GratrixA21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 1
6/30/2023Phil LeeH21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 1
6/16/2023Paul WilliamsH21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 1
6/9/2023Michael CoupeA18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 1
6/2/2023Steve LyonsH21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 1
5/26/2023Chris EcclesA21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 1
5/22/2023Ron HitchmoughA21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 1
5/19/2023Chris EcclesH21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 1
5/12/2023Ron HitchmoughH21-4WIN+17LeagueLeague 1
4/28/2023Nick WelshH21-6WIN+15LeagueLeague 1
4/21/2023Nigel SmithA21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 1
8/19/2022James IsaacA20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 1
8/12/2022David GilmoreH21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 1
8/5/2022Tony RatcliffeA16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 1
7/29/2022Paul WilliamsH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 1
7/22/2022Ian SteadA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 1
7/18/2022Steve LyonsA21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 1
7/15/2022Phil LeeH21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 1
7/4/2022Ray JonesH21-6WIN+15LeagueLeague 1
7/1/2022Paul RobertsA10-21LOSS-11LeagueLeague 1
6/17/2022Eddie RimmerH21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 1
6/10/2022jimmy KearneyH21-3WIN+18LeagueLeague 1
6/6/2022Jamie KearneyA21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 1
5/27/2022Tania GilfoyleA15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 1
5/20/2022Graham EllisonH21-6WIN+15LeagueLeague 1
5/13/2022Ray EvansH21-5WIN+16LeagueLeague 1
5/6/2022Mark MylesA21-7WIN+14LeagueLeague 1
4/29/2022Mark HadfieldH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 1
4/22/2022Graham WalkerA21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 1
8/20/2021Paul RobertsA21-3WIN+18LeagueLeague 1
8/16/2021Neil SherbrookeH21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 1
8/13/2021Chris MorrisonH21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 1
8/6/2021Neil SleemanA21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 1
7/30/2021Colin WattersonA21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 1
7/23/2021Dave GarlickH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 1
7/19/2021Rob DobbyA21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 1
7/16/2021Brian PinderH21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 1
7/9/2021Phil LeechA21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 1
7/5/2021Andrew J PearceA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 1
7/2/2021Jamie KearneyH21-7WIN+14LeagueLeague 1
6/18/2021Peter McgregorH21-6WIN+15LeagueLeague 1
6/14/2021Josh BuntingA21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 1
6/11/2021Chris BartonH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 1
6/7/2021Geoff McadamA17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 1
6/4/2021Mick AndrewsH21-5WIN+16LeagueLeague 1
5/28/2021Robin MayA21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 1
5/24/2021Paul WilliamsH21-4WIN+17LeagueLeague 1
8/19/2016Jamie BoxA21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 1
5/20/2016Ian SteadA21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 1
5/16/2016Eddie DuttonH21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 1
5/13/2016Mark BainbridgeA20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 1
5/6/2016# Jim HulicanH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 1
4/29/2016Daniel JeffriesA21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 1
4/22/2016John Gomersall JnrH21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 1
Federation National League2026· Birkenhead (8)3W · 1L · 75%
DateOpponentTeamH/AScoreResult
09/08/2026Lee BanksEast Lancs BH21-4WIN
12/07/2026Aaron HayhurstLeylandH19-21LOSS
14/06/2026Steve PetersWarringtonH21-12WIN
10/05/2026David ThomasCheshire Parks BH21-10WIN
3 Cup Titles Won
Cec Hannay Rose Bowl 2026· GladstoneCartwright Cup 2022· GladstoneCartwright Cup 2015· Gladstone
Cartwright Cup5 games · 5W 2×
20251 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundJack KileyHeswall RBL21-19WINLOST
2022 Winner2 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Semi Final Round* Alan HillUpton Victory Hall21-14WINWON
Final Round* Owen TurnerNew Brighton Quarry Vikings21-18WINWON
2015 Winner2 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Semi Final Round* Geoff StampCammell Laird21-10WINWON
Final Round* Mark BainbridgeManor Road21-17WINWON
Cec Hannay Rose Bowl14 games · 13W 1×
2026 Winner4 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundJohn SheenPensby21-5WINWON
Quarters RoundGavin MellingHoylake Central & Melrose B21-7WINWON
Semi Final RoundIan LedgerGladstone B21-11WINWON
Final RoundWayne RobertsHeswall RBL21-8WINWON
20251 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundSteve TelfordTixall21-10WINLOST
20242 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 Round* Dave AstleHoylake Central & Melrose21-14WINWON
Quarters RoundLee BrocklebankManor Road19-21LOSSLOST
20234 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundTony RatcliffeUpton Victory Hall B21-10WINWON
Round of 16 RoundJackie SnapePoulton21-7WINWON
Quarters RoundJane GriffithsPort Sunlight Village & Works21-10WINWON
Semi Final Round* Matt GilmoreManor Road21-16WINLOST
20221 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundAnthony CarlsonLever Club21-11WINLOST
20161 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary Round* Jim MannionPort Sunlight Village/Works21-8WINWON
20151 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary Round* Mike EcclesTixall21-13WINLOST
4 Cup Titles Won
Doctor Dawson Victory Cup 2026· GladstoneSansom Cup 2026· GladstoneCharity Handicap 2026Sansom Cup 2022· Gladstone
Sansom Cup16 games · 13W 2×
2026 Winner3 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundCarl DoyleManor Road21-17WINWON
Semi Final RoundRyan DobsonNew Brighton Quarry Vikings21-9WINWON
Final RoundPaul RobertsWest Kirby Victoria21-12WINWON
20253 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundCarl DoyleTixall21-15WINWON
Quarters RoundIan SherbrookeWest Kirby Victoria17-21LOSSWON
Semi Final RoundJohn GommersallLever Club21-20WINLOST
20243 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundPeter HughesUpton Victory Hall21-13WINWON
Quarters RoundJamie FitzpatrickWest Kirby Victoria21-10WINWON
Semi Final RoundJames IssacManor Road21-8WINLOST
20233 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundGerry RileyWest Kirby Victoria21-10WINWON
Quarters RoundMichael CoupeManor Road18-21LOSSWON
Semi Final RoundPeter HughesUpton Victory Hall21-15WINLOST
2022 Winner3 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundJack WilsonHeswall RBL15-21LOSSWON
Semi Final RoundSteve ScottNew Brighton Quarry Vikings21-19WINWON
Final RoundMatty GilmoreManor Road21-17WINWON
20161 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundRoy McgunigallOxton Cons21-5WINWON
Doctor Dawson Victory Cup15 games · 14W 1×
2026 Winner5 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundMichael CoupeManor Road21-11WINWON
Round of 16 RoundPeter HughesUpton Victory Hall21-6WINWON
Quarters RoundCayl BucklandTixall21-18WINWON
Semi Final RoundJosh BuntingNew Brighton Quarry Vikings21-16WINWON
Final RoundGeorge GouldingGladstone B21-11WINWON
20254 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundLiam HowardTixall B21-15WINWON
Round of 16 RoundRoy JonesAlbany21-11WINWON
Quarters RoundCayl BucklandTixall21-12WINWON
Semi Final RoundAndy EcclesLever Club21-10WINWON
20243 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundWalk OverGreat Meols21-0WINWON
Round of 16 RoundAndrew MilfordHoylake Central & Melrose21-11WINWON
Quarters RoundBrian SomervilleWest Kirby Victoria21-16WINLOST
20231 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundGeoff McadamLever Club21-16WINLOST
20222 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundWalk OverNew Brighton Quarry Vikings21-0WINWON
Quarters RoundDave McdermottTixall17-21LOSSLOST
Charity Handicap4 games · 3W 1×
2026 Winner3 rounds
RoundOpponentScoreResult
Semi FinalGary Conwell21-9WIN
Quarter FinalIan Hazlehurst21-7WIN
FinalJamie Smith21-20WIN
20161 round
RoundOpponentScoreResult
QuartersNigel Hughes13-21LOSS
Wirral Merit13 games · 8W
20263 rounds
RoundOpponentScoreResult
Round of 32Andy Openshaw21-14WIN
Round of 16Carl Doyle21-15WIN
Quarter FinalMichael Coupe20-21LOSS
20254 rounds
RoundOpponentScoreResult
Round of 32Ken Howard21-12WIN
Round of 16Steven Gardner21-12WIN
Semi FinalBrian Somerville20-21LOSS
Quarter FinalAndrew Milford21-8WIN
20244 rounds
RoundOpponentScoreResult
Round of 32David Owen21-14WIN
Round of 16Ray Lynch21-20WIN
Semi FinalNick Burridge Jnr6-21LOSS
Quarter FinalJohn Lloyd21-12WIN
20231 round
RoundOpponentScoreResult
Round of 16Andrew Milford12-21LOSS
20221 round
RoundOpponentScoreResult
SecondMichael Coupe15-21LOSS
Hurrell Cup1 games · 0W
20251 round
RoundOpponentScoreResult
Round of 32Jamie Box20-21LOSS

Current Streak

2wins

On a hot run

Longest Win Run

14

Career best winning streak

Longest Loss Run

1

Career worst losing streak

Last 560% win rate
WWLWL
Last 1080% win rate↓ declining
WWLWLWWWWW
OpponentWLTotalWin %Last Met
Paul Roberts32560%7/3/2026
James Isaac12333.3%7/24/2026
Vic Williams303100%8/11/2025
Ray Evans303100%7/21/2025
Cayl Buckland303100%7/11/2025
Jamie Kearney303100%8/11/2023
Paul Williams303100%6/16/2023
John Gommersall Jnr202100%8/17/2026
Andy Openshaw202100%5/29/2026
Chris Morrison11250%4/20/2026
Biggest Win
Dave Bromley (+20)5/23/2025
Heaviest Defeat
Paul Roberts (-17)7/21/2023
Favourite Victim
Vic Williams3-0 H2H
Best Season
202595% · 20 matches
Worst Season
202272% · 18 matches
Form Arc (1st half → 2nd half)
83% → 92%improving
Avg Opponent Rating Faced
1006115 known · 2 unknown
vs Strong Opponents (rating ≥ 1000)
54-1479% win rate
vs Weak Opponents (rating < 1000)
46-198% win rate
League 187.2%
102W·15L·117 played

Debut

Apr 22, 2016

Latest

Aug 21, 2026

Seasons Active

7 (10.3 yr span)

Matches / Season

16.7 (117 total)

Seasons

2016202120222023202420252026