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Paul Cottam

Team: Lever ClubDivision: League 1Last updated: 9/29/2026

Rating

967

Current Handicap

7
Honours
Season:

69

Matches Played

29

Wins

40

Losses

42%

Win Rate

7.6

Avg Win Margin

6.3

Avg Loss Margin

16-17

Home Record

13-23

Away Record

Milestones

Career

No career milestones yet — keep bowling!

Next goal: 50 Wins29/50

Season Highlights

No season milestones recorded yet.

Handicap Trend

All Time · 69 matches

+7 Rising
24 Jul10 May1 Jul23 Aug13 Jun4 Aug8 May6 Jul21 Aug-1258
Started0
Lowest0
Current7
Win Percentage(40%)
42%
score-0.16→contribution-0.06
Avg Winning Margin(25%)
7.6
score-0.07→contribution-0.02
Avg Losing Margin(15%)
6.3
score+0.28→contribution+0.04
Recent Form (last 20)(10%)
50%
score+0.00→contribution+0.00
Opponent Strength(10%)
996
score-0.17→contribution-0.02
Weighted Score-0.059
Sample Size Confidence
85%(69/75 matches)
Rating971 → shrunk 975
Recent 3-Season Rating (2024, 2025, 2026)966
Recency Blend40% (63 recent matches)
Final Blended Rating971
Handicap7

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

29W40L69 matches·42% win rate
+40 since first recorded
21 Aug25 Aug29 Aug9409659901036
ClubSeasonsDivision(s)PWLWin %
Lever Club2023–2026League 169294042%
DateOpponentH/AScoreResultMarginCompetitionDivision
8/21/2026James WhalleyH17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 1
8/17/2026Mick AndrewsA15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 1
8/14/2026Bill DowH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 1
8/7/2026Malcolm HughesA21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 1
7/31/2026Owen TurnerH17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 1
7/24/2026Owen DoyleA10-21LOSS-11LeagueLeague 1
7/20/2026Neil SherbrookeA21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 1
7/20/2026Neil SherbrookeA21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 1
7/10/2026Steve SnowA8-21LOSS-13LeagueLeague 1
7/6/2026Nigel BuckleyH21-1WIN+20LeagueLeague 1
7/3/2026James IsaacH21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 1
6/12/2026Steve LyonsA7-21LOSS-14LeagueLeague 1
6/8/2026Jane BradshawA16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 1
6/5/2026Sue NugentH21-4WIN+17LeagueLeague 1
5/22/2026Elaine MilliganA8-21LOSS-13LeagueLeague 1
5/18/2026Neil TurnerA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 1
5/15/2026Gary ConwellH21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 1
5/8/2026Michael WalshH21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 1
5/1/2026Peter McGregorA21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 1
4/24/2026Jordan McelnayH21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 1
4/20/2026Paul LewisA21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 1
8/22/2025Stan NewellH21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 1
8/20/2025Jordan McelnayH20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 1
8/18/2025Peter BirchA21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 1
8/11/2025John DevlinA20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 1
8/4/2025Kevin NugentH21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 1
7/25/2025Steve LyonsA17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 1
7/21/2025Paula GormanH17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 1
7/18/2025Lee BrocklebankA9-21LOSS-12LeagueLeague 1
7/11/2025Dave WilliamsH21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 1
7/7/2025Russell SeymourA21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 1
7/4/2025Paul GriffithsH10-21LOSS-11LeagueLeague 1
6/30/2025Peter BirchH16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 1
6/27/2025Ian MoxhamA9-21LOSS-12LeagueLeague 1
6/13/2025Paul LewisA9-21LOSS-12LeagueLeague 1
6/9/2025Marc DaughertyH17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 1
6/6/2025Gail LewisA12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 1
5/30/2025Paul GriffithsH19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 1
5/23/2025Christopher WoodA21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 1
5/16/2025Steve ScottH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 1
5/9/2025Steve SnowA21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 1
5/2/2025Brian HanlonH19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 1
4/25/2025Mark MylesA20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 1
8/23/2024Andy OpenshawH21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 1
8/12/2024Brian HampsonA21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 1
8/2/2024Andrew MilfordA14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 1
7/26/2024Karl SherbrookeH6-21LOSS-15LeagueLeague 1
7/19/2024Rob SmithA21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 1
7/15/2024Steve ScottH21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 1
7/12/2024Dave McdermottA12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 1
7/5/2024Peter McgregorH21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 1
7/1/2024Vic WilliamsA10-21LOSS-11LeagueLeague 1
6/28/2024Hanna LusseyH12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 1
6/24/2024Darren HankinA11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 1
6/14/2024Steve MealorH21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 1
6/3/2024Brian SadlerH21-3WIN+18LeagueLeague 1
5/31/2024Wayne McdermottA10-21LOSS-11LeagueLeague 1
5/24/2024Paul WilliamsH21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 1
5/17/2024Steve ScottA17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 1
5/10/2024Dave McdermottH17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 1
5/3/2024Paul GriffithsA18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 1
4/26/2024Kye GormanA21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 1
4/22/2024Nick Burridge JnrH17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 1
8/21/2023Graham BuntingH16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 1
8/18/2023Karl SherbrookeH20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 1
8/11/2023Jane LambA21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 1
8/7/2023Frank PotterA20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 1
8/4/2023Ron HitchmoughA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 1
7/24/2023Linda JonesH21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 1
Federation National League2026· Birkenhead (8)1W · 2L · 33.3%
DateOpponentTeamH/AScoreResult
12/07/2026Joan BeerLeylandA3-21LOSS
14/06/2026Mike SpencerWarringtonA21-19WIN
10/05/2026Todd EvansCheshire Parks BA16-21LOSS
Cec Hannay Rose Bowl9 games · 6W
20263 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundGeorge McalenyThingwall21-4WINWON
Quarters RoundPhil RichardsKendal21-11WINWON
Semi Final RoundIan MoxhamHeswall RBL5-21LOSSLOST
20252 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundValerie CecchiniPensby21-20WINWON
Round of 16 RoundDebbie Formston-wrightPort Sunlight Village & Works21-17WINWON
20244 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundGillian McalenyThingwall B21-18WINWON
Round of 16 Round* Rob SmithUpton Victory Hall21-6WINWON
Quarters RoundChris MorrisonHeswall RBL14-21LOSSWON
Semi Final Round* Phil VaughanNew Brighton Quarry Vikings11-21LOSSLOST
Cartwright Cup1 games · 0W
20231 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundSam WilliamsNaval Club13-21LOSSWON
Wirral Merit8 games · 5W
20262 rounds
RoundOpponentScoreResult
Round of 64Jordan Riley21-19WIN
Round of 32Russell Seymour16-21LOSS
20254 rounds
RoundOpponentScoreResult
Round of 32Kevin Walsh21-7WIN
Round of 16Calvin Gratrix21-16WIN
Semi FinalNick Burridge Jnr8-21LOSS
Quarter FinalGeoff Mcadam21-16WIN
20242 rounds
RoundOpponentScoreResult
Round of 32Matty Brady21-15WIN
Round of 16Darren Hankin12-21LOSS
Doctor Dawson Victory Cup5 games · 4W
20262 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundSteve MealorHoylake Central & Melrose21-18WINWON
Semi Final RoundGaynor GreenfieldGladstone B21-11WINLOST
20251 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundJune BuckleyRoyden Hall21-2WINWON
20242 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundMartin HickmanBebington Park21-8WINWON
Quarters RoundJosh BuntingNew Brighton Quarry Vikings10-21LOSSWON
Sansom Cup4 games · 1W
20261 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundWayne McdermottWest Kirby Victoria0-21LOSSLOST
20252 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundSeamus KellyCammell Laird21-10WINWON
Quarters RoundJane BradshawHoylake Central & Melrose13-21LOSSWON
20241 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundFrank PotterHoylake Central & Melrose13-21LOSSWON
Frank Hurst Trophy2 games · 1W
20262 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundBill JonesManor Road B21-18WINWON
Semi Final RoundJack WilliamsNaval Club13-21LOSSLOST

Current Streak

3losses

In a slump

Longest Win Run

6

Career best winning streak

Longest Loss Run

7

Career worst losing streak

Last 520% win rate
LLLWL
Last 1040% win rate↓ declining
LLLWLLWWLW
OpponentWLTotalWin %Last Met
Paul Griffiths0330%7/4/2025
Steve Scott12333.3%5/16/2025
Neil Sherbrooke202100%7/20/2026
Steve Snow11250%7/10/2026
Steve Lyons0220%6/12/2026
Jordan Mcelnay11250%4/24/2026
Paul Lewis11250%4/20/2026
Peter Birch11250%8/18/2025
Karl Sherbrooke0220%7/26/2024
Dave Mcdermott0220%7/12/2024
Biggest Win
Nigel Buckley (+20)7/6/2026
Heaviest Defeat
Karl Sherbrooke (-15)7/26/2024
Nemesis
Paul Griffiths0-3 H2H
Best Season
202652% · 21 matches
Worst Season
202532% · 22 matches
Form Arc (1st half → 2nd half)
38% → 46%improving
Avg Opponent Rating Faced
99669 known · 0 unknown
vs Strong Opponents (rating ≥ 1000)
9-2626% win rate
vs Weak Opponents (rating < 1000)
20-1459% win rate
League 142%
29W·40L·69 played

Debut

Jul 24, 2023

Latest

Aug 21, 2026

Seasons Active

4 (3.1 yr span)

Matches / Season

17.3 (69 total)

Seasons

2023202420252026