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Mervyn Pryce

Team: Oxton Conservative ClubDivision: League 2Last updated: 10/24/2026

Rating

784

Current Handicap

10
Honours
Season:

72

Matches Played

24

Wins

48

Losses

33%

Win Rate

8.2

Avg Win Margin

7.2

Avg Loss Margin

13-21

Home Record

11-27

Away Record

100%

Handicap Confidence

Very Reliable
62 / 39 matches for full confidence· Last recorded match: 8/14/2026

A large recent sample: 62 matches in the 2024, 2025, 2026 window, comfortably past the 39-match benchmark for full confidence. The handicap is stable and only shifts as form changes.

Milestones

Career

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Next goal: Decade Player5/10
✦SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

No season milestones recorded yet.

Handicap Trend

All Time · 72 matches

+10 Rising
Win on the night Loss on the nightLower handicap = stronger player

The line re-checks the handicap after every match — from results, winning and losing margins, the strength of who was played, and home or away. Each dot is the number that applied going into the next game.

2 Aug3 Jun19 Jul9 May4 Jul22 Aug5 Jun14 Aug-1371115

Gives 10 more chalks than at the start of this period.

Started0
Lowest0
Current10
Win Percentage(40%)
39%
score-0.23→contribution-0.09
Avg Winning Margin(25%)
8.2
score+0.03→contribution+0.01
Avg Losing Margin(15%)
6.7
score+0.21→contribution+0.03
Recent Form (last 20)(10%)
30%
score-0.40→contribution-0.04
Opponent Strength(10%)
847
score-0.41→contribution-0.04
Weighted Score-0.132
Sample Size Confidence
100%(62/39 matches)
Rating934 → shrunk 934→ adjusted 784
Recent 3-Season Rating (2024, 2025, 2026)784
Recency Blend40% (62 recent matches)
Final Rating784
Handicap
10

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

24W48L72 matches·33.3% win rate
ClubSeasonsDivision(s)PWLWin %
Oxton Conservative Club2018–2026League 272244833.3%
DateOpponentH/AScoreResultMarginCompetitionDivision
8/14/2026Peter FavagerH13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 2
8/7/2026Ian MckillopA21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 2
7/31/2026Tommy JamesH15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 2
7/17/2026John SherlockH15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 2
7/10/2026John SherlockA13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 2
7/3/2026Rodney WatkinsH16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 2
6/26/2026Rob LewisA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 2
6/22/2026Paul SmithH16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 2
6/12/2026Tony DaviesA7-21LOSS-14LeagueLeague 2
6/8/2026Phil GordonH21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 2
6/5/2026Steve PriceA9-21LOSS-12LeagueLeague 2
5/29/2026Alan PareA21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 2
5/22/2026Ken WilliamsH16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 2
5/18/2026James WilsonH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 2
5/15/2026David EvansA21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 2
5/8/2026Donald ClarkA18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 2
5/1/2026Babs WoodwardH21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 2
4/24/2026Tony ThelwellA20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 2
4/20/2026Tony ThelwellH16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 2
8/22/2025Steve RowlandH12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 2
8/18/2025Robert LeachA12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 2
8/15/2025Jake ScarisbrickH21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 2
8/11/2025Stephen MarksA5-21LOSS-16LeagueLeague 2
8/4/2025Frazer PollockH16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 2
7/25/2025Jack WoodA18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 2
7/21/2025Tom RobertsH14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 2
7/11/2025Ian WilsonH19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 2
7/7/2025Jeff LawleyA21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 2
7/4/2025Nick WelshH14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 2
6/27/2025Mark HughesA21-4WIN+17LeagueLeague 2
6/20/2025vs New Brighton Quarry Vikings CH21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 2
6/13/2025Joe LandsboroughA13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 2
6/9/2025Kevin ExellH16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 2
6/6/2025Bruse BlythA21-7WIN+14LeagueLeague 2
5/30/2025Connor BoydH21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 2
5/23/2025Neal SleemanA16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 2
5/16/2025Mike SmethurstH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 2
5/9/2025Dave HoldenA21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 2
5/2/2025Dave BayneH5-21LOSS-16LeagueLeague 2
4/25/2025Ray WoodsA17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 2
8/23/2024Daniel JeffriesH21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 2
8/12/2024Ray WilliamsA18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 2
8/5/2024Mike BrannonH8-21LOSS-13LeagueLeague 2
8/2/2024Tony DaviesA14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 2
7/26/2024Ross MilliganH21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 2
7/22/2024vs KendalH15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 2
7/19/2024Peter McgheeA21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 2
7/12/2024Stan CarterH21-7WIN+14LeagueLeague 2
7/5/2024Bill AtkinsonA7-21LOSS-14LeagueLeague 2
7/1/2024Jack WilliamsA18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 2
6/28/2024Roderick PrinceH21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 2
6/21/2024vs Gladstone BA21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 2
6/14/2024Graham WrightH11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 2
6/7/2024Mike BrannonA21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 2
6/3/2024Steve WinterH21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 2
5/31/2024Kevin WalshA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 2
5/24/2024Peter McgheeH15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 2
5/17/2024John HollywoodA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 2
5/10/2024Stan CarterA21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 2
5/3/2024Gail LewisH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 2
4/26/2024Harry RobinsonA10-21LOSS-11LeagueLeague 2
4/22/2024Andrew BayneH19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 2
8/30/2019Ray EvansA15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 2
8/2/2019Nick Burridge JnrA9-21LOSS-12LeagueLeague 2
7/5/2019William DowH10-21LOSS-11LeagueLeague 2
7/1/2019Anita RichardsonA10-21LOSS-11LeagueLeague 2
6/28/2019Ian SherbrookeH11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 2
6/14/2019Geoff JonesA16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 2
7/27/2018John DevlinA5-21LOSS-16LeagueLeague 2
7/6/2018Alf McdermottA14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 2
6/29/2018Ian GallagherA11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 2
6/11/2018# George SteadA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 2
Cec Hannay Rose Bowl13 games · 3W
20262 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundPaul BentleyGreat Meols21-14WINWON
Round of 16 RoundAlan BroomHoylake Central & Melrose B15-21LOSSLOST
20252 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundHayley JonesAlbany B21-15WINWON
Round of 32 RoundNick WoodwardPort Sunlight Village & Works17-21LOSSLOST
20242 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundJeremy BradshawHoylake Central & Melrose B15-21LOSSWON
Round of 16 RoundJohn LloydWest Kirby Victoria9-21LOSSLOST
20193 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundAllen BennettPoulton21-14WINWON
Round of 16 RoundColin MounseyCammell Laird17-21LOSSWON
Quarters RoundArthur HallPort Sunlight Village & Works18-21LOSSLOST
20182 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundJames IsaacManor Road B16-21LOSSWON
Round of 16 RoundKen Palin *Hoylake Central & Melrose15-21LOSSLOST
20161 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary Round* Colin SavilleHeswall RBL9-21LOSSLOST
20151 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundPaul M LewisMarine Park16-21LOSSWON
Cartwright Cup3 games · 2W
20252 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundBill AtkinsonHoylake Central & Melrose B21-10WINWON
Quarters RoundPeter McgheeCammell Laird19-21LOSSLOST
20161 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundDiane PiercyPoulton21-20WINWON
Frank Hurst Trophy9 games · 5W
20251 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundDarren HallHoylake Central & Melrose B18-21LOSSLOST
20241 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundBill AtkinsonHoylake Central & Melrose B6-21LOSSLOST
20233 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundPaul DraperBebington Park21-19WINWON
Semi Final RoundJohn HudsonHoylake Central & Melrose B21-11WINWON
Final RoundWayne RobertsOxton Conservative Club21-17WINLOST
20191 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundPeter HolianCammell Laird21-17WINWON
20181 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundTony CavanaghUpton Victory Hall7-21LOSSLOST
20162 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundBarry SmithManor Road20-21LOSSWON
Round of 32 RoundJoan WalkerHoylake Central21-13WINWON
Graham White Cup5 games · 2W
20231 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundNeil TurnerNew Brighton Quarry Vikings B14-21LOSSLOST
20192 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundEric AndersonThingwall B17-21LOSSWON
Quarters RoundRyan KearneyNew Brighton Quarry Vikings B21-15WINLOST
20181 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundJohn OldhamManor Road B13-21LOSSLOST
20161 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundTony JohnsonLever Club B21-20WINWON
Doctor Dawson Victory Cup3 games · 1W
20261 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundGerry RileyWest Kirby Victoria9-21LOSSLOST
20251 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundColin GoodwinUpton Victory Hall B21-18WINLOST
20241 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundSteve RowlandAlbany14-21LOSSLOST
Stott Cup3 games · 2W
20251 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundBill PlattBromborough Social21-13WINLOST
20242 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundFrank HoeyBromborough Social21-15WINWON
Quarters RoundMike LockwoodAlbany15-21LOSSLOST

Current Streak

1losses

In a slump

Longest Win Run

2

Career best winning streak

Longest Loss Run

12

Career worst losing streak

Last 520% win rate
LWLLL
Last 1020% win rate— steady
LWLLLLLLLW
OpponentWLTotalWin %Last Met
John Sherlock0220%7/17/2026
Tony Davies0220%6/12/2026
Tony Thelwell0220%4/24/2026
Mike Brannon11250%8/5/2024
Peter Mcghee11250%7/19/2024
Stan Carter202100%7/12/2024
Peter Favager0110%8/14/2026
Ian Mckillop101100%8/7/2026
Tommy James0110%7/31/2026
Rodney Watkins0110%7/3/2026
Biggest Win
Mark Hughes (+17)6/27/2025
Heaviest Defeat
Stephen Marks (-16)8/11/2025
Best Season
202445% · 22 matches
Worst Season
202632% · 19 matches
Form Arc (1st half → 2nd half)
33% → 33%improving
Avg Opponent Rating Faced
86067 known · 5 unknown
vs Strong Opponents (rating ≥ 1000)
2-820% win rate
vs Weak Opponents (rating < 1000)
20-3735% win rate
League 233.3%
24W·48L·72 played

Debut

Jun 11, 2018

Latest

Aug 14, 2026

Seasons Active

5 (8.2 yr span)

Matches / Season

14.4 (72 total)

Seasons

20182019202420252026