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John Leece

Team: PoultonDivision: League 3Last updated: 9/29/2026

Rating

833

Current Handicap

9
Honours
Season:

105

Matches Played

62

Wins

43

Losses

59%

Win Rate

9.2

Avg Win Margin

7.1

Avg Loss Margin

37-19

Home Record

25-24

Away Record

Milestones

Career

50 Wins

62 wins

Next goal: Decade Player8/10

Season Highlights

2019

10-Game Streak

10 in a row

Handicap Trend

All Time · 105 matches

+9 Rising
16 Jun1 Jun14 Jun19 Aug23 Jul15 Jul12 Aug1 May21 Aug-13713
Started0
Lowest0
Current9
Win Percentage(40%)
59%
score+0.18→contribution+0.07
Avg Winning Margin(25%)
9.2
score+0.20→contribution+0.05
Avg Losing Margin(15%)
7.1
score+0.15→contribution+0.02
Recent Form (last 20)(10%)
75%
score+0.50→contribution+0.05
Opponent Strength(10%)
751
score-0.11→contribution-0.01
Weighted Score+0.185
Sample Size Confidence
100%(105/75 matches)
Rating1092 → shrunk 1092→ adjusted 792
Recent 3-Season Rating (2024, 2025, 2026)804
Recency Blend40% (40 recent matches)
Final Blended Rating797
Handicap9

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

62W43L105 matches·59% win rate
ClubSeasonsDivision(s)PWLWin %
Poulton2017–2026League 3, League 2105624359%
DateOpponentH/AScoreResultMarginCompetitionDivision
8/21/2026Kath DaviesH15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 3
8/17/2026Roy CookeA21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 3
7/31/2026Don SelmerH21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 3
7/27/2026Nigel WardA21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 3
7/24/2026Julie MccreadieA21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 3
7/17/2026Andy HeronH21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 3
7/6/2026Martin HickmanH21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 3
6/26/2026Alan MarrA21-7WIN+14LeagueLeague 3
6/22/2026Brian ChellamH21-4WIN+17LeagueLeague 3
6/15/2026Brian SadlerH14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 3
6/8/2026Brian MoranH21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 3
5/29/2026Liz WhiteleyA21-6WIN+15LeagueLeague 3
5/22/2026Ivor JenningsH21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 3
5/18/2026Robbie RossH21-5WIN+16LeagueLeague 3
5/15/2026Debbie RobertsA13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 3
5/1/2026Luke RoweH7-21LOSS-14LeagueLeague 3
4/24/2026Martin SomervilleH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 3
4/20/2026Rita GunnigleA21-7WIN+14LeagueLeague 3
8/18/2025Carol ShickellH21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 3
8/15/2025Tom DavisA15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 3
8/11/2025Lynn BaileyH21-3WIN+18LeagueLeague 3
8/4/2025Philip TaylorA8-21LOSS-13LeagueLeague 3
7/25/2025Eddy CarvellH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 3
5/23/2025Tina EvansH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 3
5/16/2025Helen SettleA21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 3
5/9/2025Tony NeagleH21-7WIN+14LeagueLeague 3
5/2/2025Brenda MooreA20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 3
8/23/2024Mark McgrathH21-3WIN+18LeagueLeague 2
8/12/2024Tim WatkinsA14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 2
8/5/2024Michael HinesH11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 2
8/2/2024Alan LewisA20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 2
7/26/2024Mike DunneH16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 2
7/12/2024Geoff StampA15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 2
7/5/2024Aaron RichardsH21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 2
6/24/2024Maureen PercivalH21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 2
6/14/2024Rodney WatkinsH6-21LOSS-15LeagueLeague 2
5/17/2024Steven JonesA7-21LOSS-14LeagueLeague 2
5/10/2024David ChapmanH21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 2
4/26/2024Steve CliffeH19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 2
4/22/2024Bill AtkinsonA16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 2
8/8/2022vs Pensby BA11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 3
7/15/2022Janet DarbyshireH21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 3
6/24/2022Shirley BrownH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 3
6/6/2022Geoff MillichipA21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 3
5/30/2022vs Thingwall BA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 3
5/16/2022Roger HampsonA15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 3
5/13/2022Aaron WilliamsA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 3
5/6/2022Neil HenningH13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 3
4/22/2022Philip CurrieH16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 3
8/20/2021Kevin OwensH21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 3
8/16/2021Jim MasonA21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 3
8/13/2021Kerys FreemanA21-6WIN+15LeagueLeague 3
8/2/2021vs PensbyA21-5WIN+16LeagueLeague 3
7/30/2021Ian FordH21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 3
7/23/2021Phil SpencerH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 3
7/16/2021Aaron WilliamsA13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 3
7/12/2021Neil WainwrightH9-21LOSS-12LeagueLeague 3
7/9/2021Kevin PulhamA7-21LOSS-14LeagueLeague 3
7/5/2021Linette NashH21-5WIN+16LeagueLeague 3
7/2/2021Teresa DobsonH21-2WIN+19LeagueLeague 3
6/28/2021Mike PillingA17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 3
6/21/2021vs Albany BA21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 3
6/18/2021Nigel LoweH10-21LOSS-11LeagueLeague 3
6/14/2021Ken RobertsH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 3
6/11/2021Mike WalshA15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 3
6/7/2021Thomas GreenH21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 3
9/4/2019vs Great MeolsA21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 3
8/19/2019Val ArnoldH21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 3
8/12/2019Chris DunbarA21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 3
8/9/2019George GouldingH21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 3
7/22/2019John RiggH11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 3
7/19/2019Alan HumphreysA21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 3
7/15/2019Clive BrownH21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 3
7/12/2019Phil SpencerA21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 3
7/8/2019Geoff NewnsA21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 3
7/5/2019Mike WalshH21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 3
7/3/2019vs Lord NapierH21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 3
7/1/2019Barry TilstonA21-5WIN+16LeagueLeague 3
6/28/2019Bill PorterH21-6WIN+15LeagueLeague 3
6/17/2019Malcolm ShawH21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 3
6/14/2019Brian HanmerA21-7WIN+14LeagueLeague 3
5/24/2019Billy ConroyA12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 3
5/17/2019Roy WalkerH19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 3
5/10/2019Howard FernA21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 3
5/3/2019Andy WainwrightH21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 3
8/10/2018Phil CritchleyA15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 3
7/13/2018Mark HadfieldH6-21LOSS-15LeagueLeague 3
7/6/2018Ron ClementsA14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 3
7/2/2018Tom DanchonH12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 3
6/15/2018Kevin TurnerA14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 3
6/11/2018John JoyH21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 3
6/8/2018Eddie WoodA12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 3
6/1/2018John PoultneyA21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 3
5/21/2018Dave HollywoodH13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 3
5/18/2018Steve HollywoodA21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 3
5/11/2018Peter FishwickA21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 3
5/4/2018Ken WrightH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 3
8/18/2017Brian PorterA21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 3
8/7/2017Colin BurgessH21-5WIN+16LeagueLeague 3
8/4/2017Craig EdwardsH21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 3
7/31/2017Philip YoungA16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 3
7/17/2017Alan SteadmanA21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 3
7/14/2017Joyce HughesH21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 3
6/23/2017Brian SadlerA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 3
6/16/2017Peter DannH21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 3
Cec Hannay Rose Bowl9 games · 4W
20262 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundDerek MycockPensby C21-8WINWON
Round of 16 RoundJoey SmithKendal12-21LOSSLOST
20251 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundRob NunnNew Brighton Quarry Vikings D20-21LOSSWON
20241 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundTracy HughesAlbany B21-2WINWON
20232 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundMark StrongmanGreat Meols21-10WINWON
Round of 16 RoundJon EllisGladstone7-21LOSSLOST
20221 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 Round* Mally AndrewsUpton Victory Hall10-21LOSSWON
20191 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundPeter JonesOxton Conservative Club B8-21LOSSLOST
20181 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundPaul DiamondLever Club21-12WINLOST
Cartwright Cup4 games · 1W
20191 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundRobin MayHoylake Central & Melrose11-21LOSSLOST
20183 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundGavin MellingWest Kirby Park21-12WINWON
Quarters RoundHarry HendersonUpton Victory Hall B8-21LOSSWON
Semi Final RoundSteve Green *Manor Road8-21LOSSLOST

Current Streak

1losses

In a slump

Longest Win Run

10

Career best winning streak

Longest Loss Run

5

Career worst losing streak

Last 580% win rate
LWWWW
Last 1080% win rate— steady
LWWWWWWWWL
OpponentWLTotalWin %Last Met
Brian Sadler0220%6/15/2026
Aaron Williams0220%5/13/2022
Phil Spencer11250%7/23/2021
Mike Walsh11250%6/11/2021
Kath Davies0110%8/21/2026
Roy Cooke101100%8/17/2026
Don Selmer101100%7/31/2026
Nigel Ward101100%7/27/2026
Julie Mccreadie101100%7/24/2026
Andy Heron101100%7/17/2026
Biggest Win
Teresa Dobson (+19)7/2/2021
Heaviest Defeat
Rodney Watkins (-15)6/14/2024
Best Season
201984% · 19 matches
Worst Season
202431% · 13 matches
Form Arc (1st half → 2nd half)
62% → 57%declining
Avg Opponent Rating Faced
71692 known · 13 unknown
vs Strong Opponents (rating ≥ 1000)
2-250% win rate
vs Weak Opponents (rating < 1000)
52-3659% win rate

By Division

League 358-34 (63%)
League 24-9 (31%)
League 230.8%
4W·9L·13 played
League 363%
58W·34L·92 played

Debut

Jun 16, 2017

Latest

Aug 21, 2026

Seasons Active

8 (9.2 yr span)

Matches / Season

13.1 (105 total)

Seasons

20172018201920212022202420252026