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Mark Houghton

Team: Manor Road BDivision: League 1Last updated: 9/29/2026

Rating

1021

Current Handicap

6
Honours
Season:

71

Matches Played

34

Wins

37

Losses

48%

Win Rate

8.4

Avg Win Margin

6.9

Avg Loss Margin

21-15

Home Record

13-22

Away Record

Milestones

Career

No career milestones yet — keep bowling!

Next goal: 50 Wins34/50

Season Highlights

No season milestones recorded yet.

Handicap Trend

All Time · 71 matches

+6 Rising
23 Jul16 May12 Aug14 Jul3 Jun9 Jun21 Jul17 Aug-12510
Started0
Lowest0
Current6
Win Percentage(40%)
48%
score-0.04→contribution-0.02
Avg Winning Margin(25%)
8.4
score+0.07→contribution+0.02
Avg Losing Margin(15%)
6.9
score+0.18→contribution+0.03
Recent Form (last 20)(10%)
60%
score+0.20→contribution+0.02
Opponent Strength(10%)
919
score-0.14→contribution-0.01
Weighted Score+0.032
Sample Size Confidence
90%(71/75 matches)
Rating1016 → shrunk 1014
Recent 3-Season Rating (2024, 2025, 2026)1079
Recency Blend40% (30 recent matches)
Final Blended Rating1040
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

34W37L71 matches·47.9% win rate
ClubSeasonsDivision(s)PWLWin %
Hoylake Central & Melrose2021–2024League 1, League 250222844%
Manor Road B2025–2026League 1, League 22112957.1%
DateOpponentH/AScoreResultMarginCompetitionDivision
8/17/2026Matt GilmoreA11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 1
7/10/2026Jordan McelnayA20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 1
7/3/2026Stan NewellH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 1
6/26/2026Nigel HughesA8-21LOSS-13LeagueLeague 1
5/8/2026Steve WatsonA15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 1
5/1/2026Tom HowardH21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 1
4/24/2026Gary ConwellH21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 1
4/20/2026Peter BirchA12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 1
8/22/2025David RedshawH21-3WIN+18LeagueLeague 2
8/15/2025Roy WilliamsH21-2WIN+19LeagueLeague 2
7/21/2025Michael WishartH21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 2
7/18/2025Dave HoldenA21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 2
7/11/2025Michael HinesH21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 2
7/7/2025Gary DonaldsonH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 2
7/4/2025Mark SmithA21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 2
6/30/2025Steve WinterA20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 2
6/20/2025vs KendalH21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 2
6/13/2025Colin GoodwinA21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 2
6/9/2025Ethel (etty) JonesH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 2
6/6/2025Mathew HindleyA20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 2
5/30/2025Tom RobertsH19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 2
8/12/2024Eddie DuttonH12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 1
7/26/2024Stan NewellA11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 1
7/15/2024Mo SavilleA21-7WIN+14LeagueLeague 1
7/1/2024Ian HazlehurstH21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 1
6/7/2024Geoff LynchH11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 1
6/3/2024Steven GardnerA21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 1
5/17/2024Mo SavilleH21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 1
5/10/2024Ken HowardA16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 1
4/22/2024James FitzpatrickA6-21LOSS-15LeagueLeague 1
8/18/2023Calvin GratrixA15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 1
8/11/2023Ian JonesH7-21LOSS-14LeagueLeague 1
8/4/2023Michael CoupeH11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 1
7/24/2023Lee BrocklebankA21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 1
7/14/2023John Gommersall JnrA21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 1
7/7/2023Paul WilliamsH21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 1
6/30/2023Dave WilliamsA16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 1
6/16/2023Robin MayA18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 1
5/19/2023jimmy KearneyA21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 1
5/12/2023Ian SherbrookeA20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 1
5/5/2023Neil SherbrookeH12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 1
4/28/2023Brian HanlonA1-21LOSS-20LeagueLeague 1
4/21/2023Nigel HughesH17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 1
8/12/2022Peter HarrisonH21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 2
8/1/2022vs Tixall BH19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 2
7/29/2022Sam WilliamsH21-4WIN+17LeagueLeague 2
7/22/2022Sam WilliamsA20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 2
7/18/2022Andy EcclesA3-21LOSS-18LeagueLeague 2
7/15/2022Dave GreenA21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 2
7/8/2022Albert StanleyH21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 2
6/17/2022Mike EcclesH20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 2
5/30/2022vs AlbanyH21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 2
5/20/2022Dave HollywoodA12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 2
5/16/2022Steve OreillyH14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 2
5/6/2022John PritchardA21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 2
4/29/2022Fiona YardleyH12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 2
4/22/2022Maureen PercivalA14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 2
8/20/2021Gaynor GreenfieldA21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 2
8/13/2021Paul KavanaghH21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 2
8/9/2021Peter HolianH7-21LOSS-14LeagueLeague 2
8/2/2021vs Port Sunlight Village & WorksH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 2
7/30/2021Fred DohertyA21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 2
7/23/2021Ken HoltH21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 2
7/19/2021Phil CritchleyA15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 2
7/5/2021Steven GardnerH21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 2
6/28/2021Nicola EcclesA18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 2
6/18/2021Malcolm HughesA13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 2
6/14/2021Andy PorterH19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 2
5/28/2021Brian FrancisH21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 2
5/24/2021Albert StanleyA21-1WIN+20LeagueLeague 2
5/21/2021Tony RatcliffeH21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 2
Cec Hannay Rose Bowl1 games · 0W
20261 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundDavid ChapmanCammell Laird15-21LOSSWON
Cartwright Cup1 games · 1W
20251 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundKye GormanHeswall RBL21-7WINLOST
Doctor Dawson Victory Cup13 games · 8W
20261 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundSue JenkinsGreat Meols21-19WINLOST
20242 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundRuth BlakeHeswall RBL B21-6WINWON
Quarters RoundIan HazlehurstTixall9-21LOSSLOST
20232 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundNicola GilmoreManor Road B21-15WINWON
Round of 16 RoundMark WoodCammell Laird21-12WINLOST
20223 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundKeith TullyHeswall RBL B21-19WINWON
Quarters RoundNick WelshParkfield21-17WINWON
Semi Final RoundAnita RichardsonWest Kirby Victoria18-21LOSSWON
20192 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundFred ConwayGreat Meols21-18WINWON
Round of 32 RoundMark DaughertyWest Kirby Victoria14-21LOSSLOST
20183 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundNigel SmithHoylake Central & Melrose11-21LOSSWON
Round of 32 RoundRichie PhillipsKendal21-7WINWON
Quarters RoundJohn Gomersall JnrGladstone6-21LOSSLOST
Stott Cup7 games · 3W
20241 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundRobbie DeanTixall B21-13WINLOST
20221 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundDave GarlickManor Road B21-19WINLOST
20192 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundPeter MillerCammell Laird10-21LOSSWON
Semi Final RoundDave HollywoodKendal2-21LOSSLOST
20182 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundGeorge WalkerRoyden Hall21-20WINWON
Quarters RoundAllan ClarkeThingwall9-21LOSSLOST
20161 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundStephen CaseyGrange14-21LOSSLOST
Frank Hurst Trophy6 games · 3W
20242 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundSteve RichardsonHoylake Central & Melrose21-17WINWON
Semi Final RoundBrian SomervilleWest Kirby Victoria7-21LOSSLOST
20231 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundDave RimmerOxton Conservative Club14-21LOSSLOST
20221 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundScott FergussonUpton Victory Hall B21-12WINWON
20182 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundMike CaseyGrange21-10WINWON
Quarters RoundRay JonesWest Kirby Victoria5-21LOSSLOST
Sansom Cup2 games · 1W
20261 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundSue NugentHoylake Central & Melrose20-21LOSSLOST
20231 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundRob SmithUpton Victory Hall21-10WINLOST

Current Streak

5losses

In a slump

Longest Win Run

7

Career best winning streak

Longest Loss Run

5

Career worst losing streak

Last 50% win rate
LLLLL
Last 1040% win rate↓ declining
LLLLLWWLWW
OpponentWLTotalWin %Last Met
Stan Newell0220%7/3/2026
Nigel Hughes0220%6/26/2026
Mo Saville202100%7/15/2024
Steven Gardner202100%6/3/2024
Sam Williams11250%7/29/2022
Albert Stanley202100%7/8/2022
Matt Gilmore0110%8/17/2026
Jordan Mcelnay0110%7/10/2026
Steve Watson0110%5/8/2026
Tom Howard101100%5/1/2026
Biggest Win
Albert Stanley (+20)5/24/2021
Heaviest Defeat
Brian Hanlon (-20)4/28/2023
Best Season
202577% · 13 matches
Worst Season
202331% · 13 matches
Form Arc (1st half → 2nd half)
43% → 53%improving
Avg Opponent Rating Faced
91467 known · 4 unknown
vs Strong Opponents (rating ≥ 1000)
5-1822% win rate
vs Weak Opponents (rating < 1000)
27-1761% win rate

By Division

League 224-17 (59%)
League 110-20 (33%)
League 133.3%
10W·20L·30 played
League 258.5%
24W·17L·41 played

Debut

May 21, 2021

Latest

Aug 17, 2026

Seasons Active

6 (5.2 yr span)

Matches / Season

11.8 (71 total)

Seasons

202120222023202420252026