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Nick Welsh
Rating
855
Current Handicap
9
Season:
63
Matches Played
22
Wins
41
Losses
35%
Win Rate
7.1
Avg Win Margin
9.9
Avg Loss Margin
12-18
Home Record
10-23
Away Record
Milestones
Career
No career milestones yet — keep bowling!
Next goal: 50 Wins22/50
Season Highlights
No season milestones recorded yet.
Handicap Trend
All Time · 63 matches
+9 Rising
Started0
Lowest0
Current9
Win Percentage(40%)
35%score-0.30→contribution-0.12
Avg Winning Margin(25%)
7.1score-0.15→contribution-0.04
Avg Losing Margin(15%)
9.9score-0.31→contribution-0.05
Recent Form (last 20)(10%)
30%score-0.40→contribution-0.04
Opponent Strength(10%)
966score-0.35→contribution-0.03
Weighted Score-0.280
Sample Size Confidence
71%(63/75 matches)
Rating860 → shrunk 901
Recent 3-Season Rating (2024, 2025, 2026)882
Recency Blend40% (53 recent matches)
Final Blended Rating893
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
22W41L63 matches·34.9% win rate
-7 since first recorded
| Club | Seasons | Division(s) | P | W | L | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Road B | 2025–2026 | League 1, League 2 | 35 | 17 | 18 | 48.6% |
| Hoylake Central & Melrose | 2023–2024 | League 1 | 27 | 5 | 22 | 18.5% |
| Manor Road | 2026 | League 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result | Margin | Competition | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2026 | Josh Bunting | H | 16-21 | LOSS | -5 | League | League 1 |
| 8/17/2026 | Lynsey Gorman | A | 2-21 | LOSS | -19 | League | League 1 |
| 8/7/2026 | Karl Sherbrooke | A | 21-18 | WIN | +3 | League | League 1 |
| 7/24/2026 | Cayl Buckland | A | 10-21 | LOSS | -11 | League | League 1 |
| 7/24/2026 | Cayl Buckland | A | 17-21 | LOSS | -4 | League | League 1 |
| 7/17/2026 | Joe Lewis | H | 21-3 | WIN | +18 | League | League 1 |
| 7/10/2026 | George Goulding | A | 13-21 | LOSS | -8 | League | League 1 |
| 7/3/2026 | Mike Brook | H | 19-21 | LOSS | -2 | League | League 1 |
| 6/26/2026 | Tony Sullivan | A | 21-20 | WIN | +1 | League | League 1 |
| 6/22/2026 | James Motley | H | 11-21 | LOSS | -10 | League | League 1 |
| 6/12/2026 | Chris Morrison | A | 9-21 | LOSS | -12 | League | League 1 |
| 6/8/2026 | Eddie Dutton | H | 13-21 | LOSS | -8 | League | League 1 |
| 6/5/2026 | Elliott Potter | A | 12-21 | LOSS | -9 | League | League 1 |
| 5/22/2026 | Steve Mealor | H | 11-21 | LOSS | -10 | League | League 1 |
| 5/18/2026 | Ryan Marks | A | 9-21 | LOSS | -12 | League | League 1 |
| 5/15/2026 | Tony Collier | A | 11-21 | LOSS | -10 | League | League 1 |
| 5/8/2026 | Colin Portis | A | 9-21 | LOSS | -12 | League | League 1 |
| 5/1/2026 | Martin Small | H | 21-13 | WIN | +8 | League | League 1 |
| 4/24/2026 | Peter Birch | H | 21-18 | WIN | +3 | League | League 1 |
| 4/20/2026 | Phil Leech | A | 21-20 | WIN | +1 | League | League 1 |
| 8/22/2025 | Mal Evans | H | 21-16 | WIN | +5 | League | League 2 |
| 8/18/2025 | Alan Hughes | A | 21-20 | WIN | +1 | League | League 2 |
| 8/15/2025 | Liz Whiteley | H | 21-1 | WIN | +20 | League | League 2 |
| 8/11/2025 | Ethel (etty) Jones | A | 19-21 | LOSS | -2 | League | League 2 |
| 8/4/2025 | Wendy Thompson | H | 21-17 | WIN | +4 | League | League 2 |
| 7/18/2025 | Fiona Yardley | A | 16-21 | LOSS | -5 | League | League 2 |
| 7/4/2025 | Mervyn Pryce | A | 21-14 | WIN | +7 | League | League 2 |
| 6/30/2025 | Christian Kearney | A | 12-21 | LOSS | -9 | League | League 2 |
| 6/20/2025 | vs Kendal | H | 21-17 | WIN | +4 | League | League 2 |
| 6/9/2025 | Anita Meldrum | H | 21-11 | WIN | +10 | League | League 2 |
| 6/6/2025 | Jack Anderton | A | 21-7 | WIN | +14 | League | League 2 |
| 5/30/2025 | Hanna Lussey | H | 16-21 | LOSS | -5 | League | League 2 |
| 5/23/2025 | Babs Woodward | A | 15-21 | LOSS | -6 | League | League 2 |
| 5/16/2025 | Maureen Percival | H | 21-19 | WIN | +2 | League | League 2 |
| 5/9/2025 | Sam Bayliss | A | 21-6 | WIN | +15 | League | League 2 |
| 5/2/2025 | Ray Williams | A | 21-13 | WIN | +8 | League | League 2 |
| 8/23/2024 | Paul Griffiths | A | 1-21 | LOSS | -20 | League | League 1 |
| 8/12/2024 | Steve Scott | H | 18-21 | LOSS | -3 | League | League 1 |
| 8/5/2024 | Bill Jones | A | 14-21 | LOSS | -7 | League | League 1 |
| 8/2/2024 | John Gommersall Jnr | H | 5-21 | LOSS | -16 | League | League 1 |
| 7/19/2024 | James Whalley | H | 5-21 | LOSS | -16 | League | League 1 |
| 7/15/2024 | jimmy Kearney | A | 21-8 | WIN | +13 | League | League 1 |
| 7/12/2024 | Steve Mealor | H | 21-16 | WIN | +5 | League | League 1 |
| 7/1/2024 | Wayne Roberts | H | 17-21 | LOSS | -4 | League | League 1 |
| 6/28/2024 | Rob Smith | A | 8-21 | LOSS | -13 | League | League 1 |
| 6/7/2024 | Michael Coupe | H | 10-21 | LOSS | -11 | League | League 1 |
| 6/3/2024 | Anthony Carlson | A | 7-21 | LOSS | -14 | League | League 1 |
| 5/31/2024 | Ian Moxham | H | 8-21 | LOSS | -13 | League | League 1 |
| 5/24/2024 | Richie Finch | A | 8-21 | LOSS | -13 | League | League 1 |
| 5/17/2024 | Paul Johnson | H | 18-21 | LOSS | -3 | League | League 1 |
| 5/10/2024 | Dave Croston | A | 18-21 | LOSS | -3 | League | League 1 |
| 4/26/2024 | Mally Andrews | H | 21-18 | WIN | +3 | League | League 1 |
| 4/22/2024 | Brian Somerville | A | 6-21 | LOSS | -15 | League | League 1 |
| 8/21/2023 | Robin May | H | 6-21 | LOSS | -15 | League | League 1 |
| 8/18/2023 | Ian Stead | A | 12-21 | LOSS | -9 | League | League 1 |
| 8/11/2023 | Steve Nugent | H | 12-21 | LOSS | -9 | League | League 1 |
| 8/7/2023 | John Sinkinson | H | 6-21 | LOSS | -15 | League | League 1 |
| 8/4/2023 | Les Henderson | H | 21-17 | WIN | +4 | League | League 1 |
| 7/7/2023 | Les Sharrocks | H | 19-21 | LOSS | -2 | League | League 1 |
| 6/16/2023 | Ray Evans | A | 4-21 | LOSS | -17 | League | League 1 |
| 6/2/2023 | Linda Jones | A | 21-14 | WIN | +7 | League | League 1 |
| 4/28/2023 | John Finch | A | 6-21 | LOSS | -15 | League | League 1 |
| 4/21/2023 | James Whalley | H | 9-21 | LOSS | -12 | League | League 1 |
Cartwright Cup2 games · 0W
20261 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Mark Wood | Cammell Laird | 6-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20251 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarters Round | Geoff Dewhurst | Heswall RBL | 14-21 | LOSS | LOST |
Cec Hannay Rose Bowl2 games · 1W
20261 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 Round | Ellie Wood | Cammell Laird | 21-13 | WIN | WON |
20251 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 Round | Margaret Page | Heswall RBL B | 20-21 | LOSS | LOST |
Doctor Dawson Victory Cup9 games · 5W
20261 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Steve Howland | Great Meols | 21-8 | WIN | LOST |
20251 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Dave Thomas | Albany | 21-14 | WIN | LOST |
20241 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 Round | George Goulding | Gladstone B | 9-21 | LOSS | WON |
20231 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 Round | Peter Gardiner | Tixall | 6-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20221 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarters Round | Mark Houghton | Hoylake Central & Melrose | 17-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20191 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Dave East | Great Meols | 21-18 | WIN | WON |
20183 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Frank Potter | Hoylake Central & Melrose | 21-13 | WIN | WON |
| Round of 32 Round | Tucker Jackson | Kendal | 21-10 | WIN | WON |
| Quarters Round | Nick Burridge Jnr | Gladstone | 9-21 | LOSS | LOST |
Frank Hurst Trophy6 games · 2W
20261 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarters Round | Steven Gardner | Lever Club | 13-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20243 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Kevin Walsh | Heswall RBL B | 21-17 | WIN | WON |
| Quarters Round | Frank Potter | Hoylake Central & Melrose | 11-21 | LOSS | WON |
| Semi Final Round | John Lloyd | West Kirby Victoria | 16-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20182 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 Round | Trevor Bagley | Grange | 21-17 | WIN | WON |
| Quarters Round | John Devlin | West Kirby Victoria | 20-21 | LOSS | LOST |
Stott Cup5 games · 2W
20231 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarters Round | Steve Crighton | Cammell Laird | 17-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20221 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi Final Round | Colin Watterson | Manor Road B | 14-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20191 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi Final Round | Hadgie Thompson | Kendal | 21-6 | WIN | LOST |
20182 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Frank Evans | Royden Hall | 6-21 | LOSS | WON |
| Quarters Round | John Kayll | Thingwall | 21-19 | WIN | LOST |
Sansom Cup1 games · 1W
20261 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarters Round | Mark Gillam | Hoylake Central & Melrose | 21-16 | WIN | LOST |
Graham White Cup1 games · 0W
20251 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi Final Round | Vicky Moseley | Gladstone B | 10-21 | LOSS | LOST |
Current Streak
2losses
In a slump
Longest Win Run
6
Career best winning streak
Longest Loss Run
8
Career worst losing streak
Last 520% win rate
LLWLL
Last 1030% win rate— steady
LLWLLWLLWL
| Opponent | W | L | Total | Win % | Last Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayl Buckland | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0% | 7/24/2026 |
| Steve Mealor | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 5/22/2026 |
| James Whalley | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0% | 7/19/2024 |
| Josh Bunting | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 9/4/2026 |
| Lynsey Gorman | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 8/17/2026 |
| Karl Sherbrooke | 1 | 0 | 1 | 100% | 8/7/2026 |
| Joe Lewis | 1 | 0 | 1 | 100% | 7/17/2026 |
| George Goulding | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 7/10/2026 |
| Mike Brook | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 7/3/2026 |
| Tony Sullivan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 100% | 6/26/2026 |
Biggest Win
Liz Whiteley (+20)8/15/2025
Heaviest Defeat
Paul Griffiths (-20)8/23/2024
Best Season
202569% · 16 matches
Worst Season
202418% · 17 matches
Form Arc (1st half → 2nd half)
26% → 44%improving
Avg Opponent Rating Faced
96562 known · 1 unknown
vs Strong Opponents (rating ≥ 1000)
6-2321% win rate
vs Weak Opponents (rating < 1000)
15-1845% win rate
By Division
League 111-36 (23%)
League 211-5 (69%)
League 123.4%
11W·36L·47 played
League 268.8%
11W·5L·16 played
Debut
Apr 21, 2023
Latest
Sep 4, 2026
Seasons Active
4 (3.4 yr span)
Matches / Season
15.8 (63 total)
Seasons
2023202420252026