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Nigel Ward

Team: Bebington ParkDivision: Division BLast updated: 10/24/2026

Rating

896

Current Handicap

8
Honours
Season:

117

Matches Played

51

Wins

66

Losses

44%

Win Rate

8.0

Avg Win Margin

8.1

Avg Loss Margin

29-28

Home Record

22-38

Away Record

100%

Handicap Confidence

Very Reliable
61 / 33 matches for full confidence· Last recorded match: 7/30/2026

A large recent sample: 61 matches in the 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 window, comfortably past the 33-match benchmark for full confidence. The handicap is stable and only shifts as form changes.

Milestones

Career

50 Wins

51 wins

Next goal: Decade Player8/10

Season Highlights

No season milestones recorded yet.

Handicap Trend

All Time · 117 matches

+8 Rising
7 Jun17 May9 May8 Jun10 Aug9 Jul1 Jul14 May30 Jul-13714
Started0
Lowest0
Current8
Win Percentage(35%)
51%
score+0.02→contribution+0.01
Avg Winning Margin(23%)
7.5
score-0.09→contribution-0.02
Avg Losing Margin(15%)
7.4
score+0.11→contribution+0.02
Recent Form (last 20)(10%)
45%
score-0.10→contribution-0.01
Opponent Strength(15%)
890
score-0.10→contribution-0.02
Weighted Score-0.025
Sample Size Confidence
100%(61/33 matches)
Rating990 → shrunk 990→ adjusted 884
Recent 5-Season Rating (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)915
Recency Blend40% (61 recent matches)
Final Rating896
Handicap
8

Formula: Rating = 1000 + (weighted score × 400). Each factor is normalized to −1…+1, multiplied by its weight, then summed. Window: factors are computed from the Handicap Calculation Years only (2022, 2023, 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 ÷ 33, 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

51W66L117 matches·43.6% win rate
ClubSeasonsDivision(s)PWLWin %
Bebington Park2017–2026Division B, Division C117516643.6%
DateOpponentH/AScoreResultMarginCompetitionDivision
7/30/2026Colin PortisA21-13WIN+8LeagueDivision B
7/23/2026Alan Smith *A15-21LOSS-6LeagueDivision B
7/22/2026Ethel (etty) JonesA21-17WIN+4LeagueDivision B
7/16/2026Peter BarkerA21-7WIN+14LeagueDivision B
7/15/2026Rita GunnigleH21-16WIN+5LeagueDivision B
7/14/2026Kevn JonesH21-19WIN+2LeagueDivision B
7/2/2026Chris Blackburn *A13-21LOSS-8LeagueDivision B
6/30/2026John Nash **H21-17WIN+4LeagueDivision B
6/25/2026Sharon EllisA21-12WIN+9LeagueDivision B
6/23/2026John Jones *H18-21LOSS-3LeagueDivision B
6/16/2026Neil WrightH17-21LOSS-4LeagueDivision B
6/11/2026Mike WalshA21-17WIN+4LeagueDivision B
6/9/2026Peter JonesH13-21LOSS-8LeagueDivision B
5/26/2026Ian FordA21-19WIN+2LeagueDivision B
5/21/2026Nick Kavanagh **A15-21LOSS-6LeagueDivision B
5/19/2026Katie WoodH14-21LOSS-7LeagueDivision B
5/14/2026John Jones *A11-21LOSS-10LeagueDivision B
5/12/2026Eric MahoneyH16-21LOSS-5LeagueDivision B
5/5/2026Eddie Thomas *H20-21LOSS-1LeagueDivision B
8/13/2025Matthew BradyH6-21LOSS-15LeagueDivision B
8/12/2025Brian DentonH8-21LOSS-13LeagueDivision B
8/7/2025Angela HoldenH21-3WIN+18LeagueDivision B
8/5/2025James RyanA9-21LOSS-12LeagueDivision B
7/29/2025Debbie Formston -wrightH21-7WIN+14LeagueDivision B
7/24/2025John RogersA14-21LOSS-7LeagueDivision B
7/23/2025Ian MuskettH19-21LOSS-2LeagueDivision B
7/22/2025Allen ClaytonH9-21LOSS-12LeagueDivision B
7/15/2025Mervyn PryceA6-21LOSS-15LeagueDivision B
7/8/2025Steve PrestonH21-13WIN+8LeagueDivision B
7/3/2025Steve CharmleyA20-21LOSS-1LeagueDivision B
7/1/2025Glyn HolcroftA18-21LOSS-3LeagueDivision B
6/24/2025Ian MorganA21-12WIN+9LeagueDivision B
6/10/2025Phillip SummersA21-19WIN+2LeagueDivision B
5/27/2025Kevin PulhamA13-21LOSS-8LeagueDivision B
5/20/2025Graham WalkerH10-21LOSS-11LeagueDivision B
5/15/2025Paul OllerheadA9-21LOSS-12LeagueDivision B
8/7/2024vs Bromborough Social ClubA21-19WIN+2LeagueDivision C
8/1/2024Deborah SilcockH21-3WIN+18LeagueDivision C
7/30/2024Mike BrookA16-21LOSS-5LeagueDivision C
7/23/2024Alan CruickshankH21-10WIN+11LeagueDivision C
7/18/2024Sue LawsonA21-18WIN+3LeagueDivision C
7/16/2024Peter BarkerH21-9WIN+12LeagueDivision C
7/9/2024Jean TaggartH21-15WIN+6LeagueDivision C
7/4/2024Nick KavanaghA19-21LOSS-2LeagueDivision C
6/27/2024Keith WhartonA5-21LOSS-16LeagueDivision C
6/18/2024John NixonH21-18WIN+3LeagueDivision C
6/13/2024Maureen MillerA21-15WIN+6LeagueDivision C
6/11/2024Ian MorganH21-12WIN+9LeagueDivision C
6/6/2024vs Sea DogA20-21LOSS-1LeagueDivision C
5/30/2024Dave ThomasH10-21LOSS-11LeagueDivision C
5/28/2024Phillip McgunigallA19-21LOSS-2LeagueDivision C
5/23/2024Lynn BaileyA21-12WIN+9LeagueDivision C
5/16/2024Trevor SmithH17-21LOSS-4LeagueDivision C
5/7/2024John MurrayH21-16WIN+5LeagueDivision C
8/29/2023vs Oxton Cons CA21-17WIN+4LeagueDivision C
8/17/2023Maureen MillerH21-9WIN+12LeagueDivision C
8/10/2023Bobbie JamiesonA21-8WIN+13LeagueDivision C
8/3/2023Roy CookeH21-17WIN+4LeagueDivision C
7/13/2023Nick KavanaghH21-13WIN+8LeagueDivision C
6/15/2023Mark ProctorH21-18WIN+3LeagueDivision C
6/8/2023George ParnellH10-21LOSS-11LeagueDivision C
8/3/2021Margaret ProwseH21-8WIN+13LeagueDivision C
7/29/2021Kevin CafferyA7-21LOSS-14LeagueDivision C
7/20/2021Rod WhiteH14-21LOSS-7LeagueDivision C
7/1/2021Alan EverittH21-7WIN+14LeagueDivision C
6/29/2021Graham HambletA9-21LOSS-12LeagueDivision C
6/22/2021Nicky BaileyH9-21LOSS-12LeagueDivision C
6/17/2021Robert McguiganA9-21LOSS-12LeagueDivision C
6/16/2021vs Pensby CA21-18WIN+3LeagueDivision C
6/10/2021Ray WhartonA10-21LOSS-11LeagueDivision C
6/8/2021Cathy KavanaghA21-6WIN+15LeagueDivision C
8/6/2019Linda BiggsA21-11WIN+10LeagueDivision C
8/1/2019Sarah ParnellH21-20WIN+1LeagueDivision C
7/30/2019Michael HuddartA17-21LOSS-4LeagueDivision C
7/25/2019Barry TilstonH21-10WIN+11LeagueDivision C
7/24/2019vs Heswall Rbl BH2-21LOSS-19LeagueDivision C
7/16/2019Phil DuckersA14-21LOSS-7LeagueDivision C
7/10/2019vs Hoylake Central & MelroseA15-21LOSS-6LeagueDivision C
7/4/2019Dereck SnedkerH8-21LOSS-13LeagueDivision C
6/27/2019Brian WilliamsA21-13WIN+8LeagueDivision C
6/13/2019Eric PercivalH21-12WIN+9LeagueDivision C
6/12/2019vs Pensby CA21-14WIN+7LeagueDivision C
6/6/2019John HolmesH21-12WIN+9LeagueDivision C
5/14/2019Ray FarrellH6-21LOSS-15LeagueDivision C
5/9/2019Kevin TurnerA18-21LOSS-3LeagueDivision C
5/2/2019Robert KnightH21-7WIN+14LeagueDivision C
8/15/2018vs Pensby CA10-21LOSS-11LeagueDivision C
8/14/2018Ian NorrisH21-14WIN+7LeagueDivision C
8/9/2018Brian WilliamsA21-17WIN+4LeagueDivision C
7/31/2018Peter SteeleA14-21LOSS-7LeagueDivision C
7/26/2018Alan GreenA5-21LOSS-16LeagueDivision C
7/24/2018Doreen ButlerA17-21LOSS-4LeagueDivision C
7/12/2018John AthertonH21-5WIN+16LeagueDivision C
7/10/2018Joe RiceH11-21LOSS-10LeagueDivision C
7/4/2018Andrew MilfordA20-21LOSS-1LeagueDivision C
7/3/2018vs Pensby CH21-13WIN+8LeagueDivision C
6/28/2018Philip SweeneyA14-21LOSS-7LeagueDivision C
6/6/2018vs Bromborough Pool BH16-21LOSS-5LeagueDivision C
5/24/2018Tom MayH18-21LOSS-3LeagueDivision C
5/17/2018Mark McaseyA6-21LOSS-15LeagueDivision C
5/16/2018vs Oxton Cons CA6-21LOSS-15LeagueDivision C
8/10/2017Jim BlackwoodH21-16WIN+5LeagueDivision C
8/3/2017Mark ObrienA12-21LOSS-9LeagueDivision C
8/1/2017Valerie CecchiniH10-21LOSS-11LeagueDivision C
7/25/2017Ron GreenH18-21LOSS-3LeagueDivision C
7/20/2017Barry TilstonA20-21LOSS-1LeagueDivision C
7/13/2017Jean McgrathH13-21LOSS-8LeagueDivision C
7/11/2017Arthur JonesA21-12WIN+9LeagueDivision C
7/6/2017Ron WilsonH17-21LOSS-4LeagueDivision C
7/4/2017Linda ClareA15-21LOSS-6LeagueDivision C
6/29/2017Roy WilliamsH19-21LOSS-2LeagueDivision C
6/22/2017Stephen BurkeA21-11WIN+10LeagueDivision C
6/15/2017Bob ThomasH7-21LOSS-14LeagueDivision C
6/7/2017vs Pensby CA12-21LOSS-9LeagueDivision C
5/25/2017Ron GreenA17-21LOSS-4LeagueDivision C
5/18/2017Peter LucasH21-19WIN+2LeagueDivision C
5/17/2017vs Oxton Cons CA5-21LOSS-16LeagueDivision C
3 Cup Titles Won
Geoff Clare Trophy 2024· Bebington ParkGeoff Clare Trophy 2023· Bebington ParkGeoff Clare Trophy 2019· Bebington Park
Geoff Clare Trophy18 games · 9W 3×
2024 Winner4 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundSioux McgookinPensby C21-16WINWON
Quarters RoundPeter LoveOxton Cons B21-14WINWON
Semi Final RoundJohn MurrayTixall B21-7WINWON
Final RoundTrevor SmithPt Sunlight Vill & Wks B21-10WINWON
2023 Winner3 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundMichael DabbsBromborough Pool B21-14WINWON
Semi Final RoundSteve BallPensby C17-21LOSSWON
Final RoundMike CooperPt Sunlight Vill & Wks B14-21LOSSWON
20212 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Semi Final RoundJohn NashPt Sunlight Vill & Wks B21-12WINWON
Final RoundRita GunniglePensby B21-11WINLOST
2019 Winner4 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundBrenda ThompsonHeswall Rbl B13-21LOSSWON
Quarters RoundRuth HaslamHoylake Central & Melrose21-1WINWON
Semi Final RoundBrian WilliamsSea Dog21-10WINWON
Final RoundMavis CamplinPensby C13-21LOSSWON
20181 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundDes ClarkePensby C14-21LOSSLOST
20174 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundIan NorrisNeston16-21LOSSWON
Quarters RoundRay WhartonSea Dog12-21LOSSWON
Semi Final RoundBill MclellanOxton Cons C15-21LOSSWON
Final RoundStephen BallHeswall Rbl B17-21LOSSLOST
George ONeill Trophy8 games · 4W
20261 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundColin Portis / Neil SlatteryLever Club6-15LOSSLOST
20241 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundAlec Haynes / John RiggPensby9-15LOSSLOST
20222 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundRoger Simcoe / Ronnie JonesLever Club B15-6WINWON
Round of 16 RoundColin Portis / Nicola EcclesLever Club10-15LOSSLOST
20193 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundRobert Bowers / Ralph BowieBromborough Recs15-3WINWON
Round of 16 RoundDes Clarke / Roy CookePensby B15-7WINWON
Quarters RoundJeff Jones / Dave EatonThingwall15-8WINLOST
20171 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundSyd Taylor / Jim TunleyAlbany5-15LOSSLOST
Andy Dawson Cup4 games · 2W
20262 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundPeter BarkerOxton Cons B21-17WINWON
Semi Final RoundEddie MasseyLever Club B12-21LOSSWON
20252 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundEdna CookOxton Cons21-4WINWON
Quarters RoundJohn RogersTixall15-21LOSSLOST
Leverhulme Cup4 games · 2W
20261 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundPaula JenningsRoyden Hall21-14WINLOST
20241 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundPeter McgrathOxton Cons14-21LOSSLOST
20191 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundLeslie HobbsNeston21-19WINWON
20171 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundNeil HumphreysLedsham Royal4-21LOSSLOST

Current Streak

1wins

On a hot run

Longest Win Run

7

Career best winning streak

Longest Loss Run

7

Career worst losing streak

Last 580% win rate
WLWWW
Last 1070% win rate↑ improving
WLWWWWLWWL
OpponentWLTotalWin %Last Met
Pensby C32560%6/16/2021
Oxton Cons C12333.3%8/29/2023
Peter Barker202100%7/16/2026
John Jones *0220%6/23/2026
Ian Morgan202100%6/24/2025
Nick Kavanagh11250%7/4/2024
Maureen Miller202100%6/13/2024
Barry Tilston11250%7/25/2019
Brian Williams202100%6/27/2019
Ron Green0220%7/25/2017
Biggest Win
Angela Holden (+18)8/7/2025
Heaviest Defeat
Unknown (-19)7/24/2019
Favourite Victim
Pensby C3-2 H2H
Best Season
202461% · 18 matches
Worst Season
201725% · 16 matches
Form Arc (1st half → 2nd half)
36% → 51%improving
Avg Opponent Rating Faced
85786 known · 31 unknown
vs Strong Opponents (rating ≥ 1000)
2-1214% win rate
vs Weak Opponents (rating < 1000)
38-3453% win rate

By Division

Division C37-44 (46%)
Division B14-22 (39%)
Division B38.9%
14W·22L·36 played
Division C45.7%
37W·44L·81 played

Debut

May 17, 2017

Latest

Jul 30, 2026

Seasons Active

8 (9.2 yr span)

Matches / Season

14.6 (117 total)

Seasons

20172018201920212023202420252026