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Nick Thornton

Team: West Kirby VictoriaDivision: League 1Last updated: 9/29/2026

Rating

1031

Current Handicap

5
Honours
Season:

45

Matches Played

25

Wins

20

Losses

56%

Win Rate

7.6

Avg Win Margin

7.9

Avg Loss Margin

12-10

Home Record

13-10

Away Record

Milestones

Career

No career milestones yet — keep bowling!

Next goal: Hot Streak 158/15

Season Highlights

No season milestones recorded yet.

Handicap Trend

All Time · 45 matches

+5 Rising
9 Jul13 May2 May9 Jun11 Jul15 Aug15 May12 Jun-12510
Started0
Lowest0
Current5
Win Percentage(40%)
56%
score+0.11→contribution+0.04
Avg Winning Margin(25%)
7.6
score-0.07→contribution-0.02
Avg Losing Margin(15%)
7.9
score+0.02→contribution+0.00
Recent Form (last 20)(10%)
65%
score+0.30→contribution+0.03
Opponent Strength(10%)
1037
score+0.14→contribution+0.01
Weighted Score+0.073
Sample Size Confidence
36%(45/75 matches)
Rating1036 → shrunk 1013
Recent 3-Season Rating (2024, 2025, 2026)1039
Recency Blend40% (32 recent matches)
Final Blended Rating1023
Handicap5

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

25W20L45 matches·55.6% win rate
ClubSeasonsDivision(s)PWLWin %
West Kirby Victoria2025–2026League 132181456.3%
Tixall2021–2022League 183537.5%
Tixall B2021League 254180%
DateOpponentH/AScoreResultMarginCompetitionDivision
6/12/2026John FinchH17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 1
6/8/2026Kevin ExellA6-21LOSS-15LeagueLeague 1
6/5/2026Lynn MountfordH21-5WIN+16LeagueLeague 1
5/29/2026Carl DoyleA21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 1
5/22/2026Paul BainbridgeH21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 1
5/18/2026Jack KileyA21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 1
5/15/2026Steve SnowH21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 1
5/8/2026George GouldingH21-6WIN+15LeagueLeague 1
5/1/2026Vicky MoseleyA21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 1
4/24/2026Dave McDermottH21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 1
8/22/2025Brian HanlonA6-21LOSS-15LeagueLeague 1
8/18/2025Jamie SmithH21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 1
8/15/2025Steve ScottA21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 1
8/11/2025Anthony CarlsonH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 1
8/4/2025Dave McdermottA21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 1
7/25/2025Dave WilliamsH21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 1
7/21/2025Wayne RobertsA3-21LOSS-18LeagueLeague 1
7/18/2025Phil LeechH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 1
7/11/2025Gaynor GreenfieldA15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 1
7/7/2025Neil WainwrightH21-7WIN+14LeagueLeague 1
7/4/2025Michael CoupeA16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 1
6/30/2025Jamie SmithA14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 1
6/27/2025Tony SullivanH13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 1
6/13/2025Phil LeeH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 1
6/9/2025Geoff McadamA21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 1
6/6/2025Steve TelfordH21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 1
5/30/2025Steve SnowA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 1
5/23/2025Geoff DewhurstH21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 1
5/16/2025Ritchie DawsonA9-21LOSS-12LeagueLeague 1
5/9/2025Vicky MoseleyH17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 1
5/2/2025Alec BaileyA21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 1
4/25/2025Steve LyonsH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 1
8/12/2022Ritchie DawsonH17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 1
7/15/2022Barry SmithH11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 1
6/17/2022Steve RichardsonA21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 1
5/27/2022Chris BartonA5-21LOSS-16LeagueLeague 1
5/13/2022Craig SavilleA21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 1
4/29/2022Graham EllisonA13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 1
8/13/2021Eddie RimmerA21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 1
8/13/2021Peter MillerH13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 2
8/6/2021Steve CrightonA21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 2
7/30/2021David GilmoreH14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 1
7/9/2021Alan StoreyA21-7WIN+14LeagueLeague 2
7/5/2021Dave ThomasA21-7WIN+14LeagueLeague 2
7/2/2021Alan StoreyH21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 2
Cec Hannay Rose Bowl5 games · 5W
20262 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundPaul JohnsonNew Brighton Quarry Vikings B21-18WINWON
Round of 16 RoundAlan SimpsonPensby B21-3WINWON
20253 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundMatthew IrvingNaval Club21-10WINWON
Round of 16 RoundNeil HenningGreat Meols21-17WINWON
Quarters RoundBill DowTixall21-13WINLOST
Doctor Dawson Victory Cup8 games · 4W
20262 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundGraham WalkerOxton Conservative Club21-20WINWON
Quarters RoundMartin SmallLever Club21-16WINLOST
20253 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundLeigh DobsonNew Brighton Quarry Vikings20-21LOSSWON
Quarters RoundSteven HinesNaval Club21-5WINWON
Semi Final RoundJack KileyHeswall RBL14-21LOSSLOST
20223 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundJames IssacManor Road21-19WINWON
Quarters Rounddarren HankinGladstone20-21LOSSWON
Semi Final RoundJohn SinkinsonLever Club17-21LOSSLOST
Sansom Cup4 games · 4W
20262 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundAndy EcclesLever Club21-19WINWON
Semi Final RoundNigel SmithHoylake Central & Melrose21-8WINWON
20251 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundNigel HughesGladstone21-17WINLOST
20221 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundAlan HillUpton Victory Hall21-9WINLOST
Frank Hurst Trophy4 games · 3W
20253 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundWalk OverNaval Club21-0WINWON
Quarters RoundDave HoldenHoylake Central & Melrose B21-5WINWON
Semi Final RoundDanny MorrisTixall13-21LOSSLOST
20221 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundGeoff McadamLever Club21-10WINLOST

Current Streak

2losses

In a slump

Longest Win Run

8

Career best winning streak

Longest Loss Run

3

Career worst losing streak

Last 560% win rate
LLWWW
Last 1080% win rate↓ declining
LLWWWWWWWW
OpponentWLTotalWin %Last Met
Steve Snow11250%5/15/2026
Vicky Moseley11250%5/1/2026
Jamie Smith11250%8/18/2025
Ritchie Dawson0220%5/16/2025
Alan Storey202100%7/9/2021
John Finch0110%6/12/2026
Kevin Exell0110%6/8/2026
Lynn Mountford101100%6/5/2026
Carl Doyle101100%5/29/2026
Paul Bainbridge101100%5/22/2026
Biggest Win
Lynn Mountford (+16)6/5/2026
Heaviest Defeat
Wayne Roberts (-18)7/21/2025
Best Season
202680% · 10 matches
Worst Season
202545% · 22 matches
Form Arc (1st half → 2nd half)
55% → 57%improving
Avg Opponent Rating Faced
103844 known · 1 unknown
vs Strong Opponents (rating ≥ 1000)
12-1446% win rate
vs Weak Opponents (rating < 1000)
12-667% win rate

By Division

League 121-19 (53%)
League 24-1 (80%)
League 152.5%
21W·19L·40 played
League 280%
4W·1L·5 played

Debut

Jul 2, 2021

Latest

Jun 12, 2026

Seasons Active

4 (4.9 yr span)

Matches / Season

11.3 (45 total)

Seasons

2021202220252026