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Phil Spencer

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

Rating

951

Current Handicap

7
Honours
Season:

101

Matches Played

71

Wins

30

Losses

70%

Win Rate

9.8

Avg Win Margin

6.2

Avg Loss Margin

38-8

Home Record

33-22

Away Record

Milestones

Career

50 Wins

71 wins

Hot Streak 15

17 in a row

Next goal: Decade Player9/10

Season Highlights

2017

10-Game Streak

11 in a row

Home Dominance

8/8 home

Handicap Trend

All Time · 101 matches

+7 Rising
17 May9 Aug3 Aug3 Jul30 May2 Sept29 Aug6 May16 Jul-12510
Started0
Lowest0
Current7
Win Percentage(35%)
57%
score+0.14→contribution+0.05
Avg Winning Margin(23%)
9.7
score+0.28→contribution+0.06
Avg Losing Margin(15%)
6.3
score+0.29→contribution+0.04
Recent Form (last 20)(10%)
55%
score+0.10→contribution+0.01
Opponent Strength(15%)
829
score-0.04→contribution-0.01
Weighted Score+0.165
Sample Size Confidence
72%(28/33 matches)
Rating1066 → shrunk 1048→ adjusted 933
Recent 5-Season Rating (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)982
Recency Blend37% (28 recent matches)
Final Rating951
Handicap
7

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

71W30L101 matches·70.3% win rate
ClubSeasonsDivision(s)PWLWin %
Bebington Park2016–2026Division B, Division C101713070.3%
DateOpponentH/AScoreResultMarginCompetitionDivision
7/16/2026Eric CookA21-20WIN+1LeagueDivision B
8/7/2025James NeagleH21-7WIN+14LeagueDivision B
8/5/2025Adam HughesA18-21LOSS-3LeagueDivision B
7/29/2025Mike CooperH16-21LOSS-5LeagueDivision B
7/24/2025Jeff LawleyA16-21LOSS-5LeagueDivision B
7/23/2025Thomas CollierH21-15WIN+6LeagueDivision B
7/22/2025Sandra CooperH21-3WIN+18LeagueDivision B
7/15/2025Gill SmithA11-21LOSS-10LeagueDivision B
7/3/2025Brian ChellamA18-21LOSS-3LeagueDivision B
7/1/2025Derek EdwardsA21-13WIN+8LeagueDivision B
5/27/2025John BensteadA21-3WIN+18LeagueDivision B
5/20/2025Graham CairnsH21-14WIN+7LeagueDivision B
5/6/2025Ray PenkethH21-15WIN+6LeagueDivision B
8/7/2024vs Bromborough Social ClubA7-21LOSS-14LeagueDivision C
8/1/2024Philip ChildH21-4WIN+17LeagueDivision C
7/30/2024Neal SleemanA5-21LOSS-16LeagueDivision C
7/23/2024Mark PeersH17-21LOSS-4LeagueDivision C
7/18/2024Bob ThomasA17-21LOSS-4LeagueDivision C
7/16/2024Terry BoydH21-20WIN+1LeagueDivision C
7/9/2024Karl RobinsonH21-8WIN+13LeagueDivision C
6/27/2024Bill DowA17-21LOSS-4LeagueDivision C
6/13/2024Beryl BellA21-7WIN+14LeagueDivision C
5/28/2024George ParnellA21-10WIN+11LeagueDivision C
5/23/2024Ron WhyteA16-21LOSS-5LeagueDivision C
5/16/2024Cathy KavanaghH21-16WIN+5LeagueDivision C
8/29/2023vs Oxton Cons CA21-10WIN+11LeagueDivision C
8/10/2023Alan StoreyA19-21LOSS-2LeagueDivision C
6/1/2023Allan ClarkeA21-16WIN+5LeagueDivision C
7/27/2021Chris AutyH21-12WIN+9LeagueDivision C
7/20/2021Brian WilliamsH17-21LOSS-4LeagueDivision C
7/13/2021Thomas WildA21-7WIN+14LeagueDivision C
6/29/2021George JellicoeA21-3WIN+18LeagueDivision C
6/22/2021Jean ClarkH21-11WIN+10LeagueDivision C
6/17/2021Philip JonesA16-21LOSS-5LeagueDivision C
6/16/2021vs Pensby CA21-16WIN+5LeagueDivision C
6/10/2021Alan QuintonA21-3WIN+18LeagueDivision C
6/8/2021Roger HampsonA21-15WIN+6LeagueDivision C
6/3/2021Terry ScottH21-12WIN+9LeagueDivision C
9/2/2019vs Bromborough Recs BA21-0WIN+21LeagueDivision C
8/13/2019John MarklandH21-13WIN+8LeagueDivision C
8/6/2019Heather AndrewsA17-21LOSS-4LeagueDivision C
8/1/2019Keith BaileyH21-15WIN+6LeagueDivision C
7/30/2019Frank Leech SrA21-10WIN+11LeagueDivision C
7/25/2019Joan GoudieH21-12WIN+9LeagueDivision C
7/24/2019vs Heswall Rbl BH18-21LOSS-3LeagueDivision C
7/16/2019Tony MarslandA17-21LOSS-4LeagueDivision C
7/10/2019vs Hoylake Central & MelroseA15-21LOSS-6LeagueDivision C
7/4/2019Frederick ShawH21-5WIN+16LeagueDivision C
6/27/2019Brian HarrisA21-7WIN+14LeagueDivision C
6/13/2019Thomas RaybouldH4-21LOSS-17LeagueDivision C
6/12/2019vs Pensby CA21-20WIN+1LeagueDivision C
5/30/2019Stan FraserA21-16WIN+5LeagueDivision C
5/14/2019Sally PovallH21-6WIN+15LeagueDivision C
8/21/2018Helen PotterH21-8WIN+13LeagueDivision C
8/15/2018vs Pensby CA21-7WIN+14LeagueDivision C
8/14/2018Linda ClareH21-10WIN+11LeagueDivision C
8/9/2018Roy WilliamsA21-8WIN+13LeagueDivision C
7/31/2018Jim MasonA21-11WIN+10LeagueDivision C
7/26/2018Barry TilstonA21-12WIN+9LeagueDivision C
7/19/2018Ron GreenH21-18WIN+3LeagueDivision C
7/12/2018Bill DowH20-21LOSS-1LeagueDivision C
7/10/2018Alan QuintonH21-12WIN+9LeagueDivision C
7/4/2018Maureen PercivalA13-21LOSS-8LeagueDivision C
7/3/2018vs Pensby CH21-16WIN+5LeagueDivision C
6/28/2018John HenshallA21-13WIN+8LeagueDivision C
6/6/2018vs Bromborough Pool BH21-9WIN+12LeagueDivision C
5/31/2018Andrew ParnellH21-5WIN+16LeagueDivision C
5/24/2018Kevin TurnerH21-8WIN+13LeagueDivision C
5/17/2018Ron GreenA21-6WIN+15LeagueDivision C
5/16/2018vs Oxton Cons CA19-21LOSS-2LeagueDivision C
8/22/2017Simon CamdenA18-21LOSS-3LeagueDivision C
8/17/2017John HenshallH21-14WIN+7LeagueDivision C
8/15/2017Paul HarrisA17-21LOSS-4LeagueDivision C
8/10/2017Ray BillyardH21-14WIN+7LeagueDivision C
8/3/2017Ken WrightA14-21LOSS-7LeagueDivision C
8/1/2017Des ClarkeH21-6WIN+15LeagueDivision C
7/13/2017Len DaviesH21-6WIN+15LeagueDivision C
7/11/2017Dave HarrisonA21-9WIN+12LeagueDivision C
7/6/2017Malcolm GilfoyleH21-13WIN+8LeagueDivision C
7/4/2017Ian GillA21-16WIN+5LeagueDivision C
6/29/2017John WyburnH21-11WIN+10LeagueDivision C
6/22/2017Roger HampsonA21-19WIN+2LeagueDivision C
6/15/2017Gary DonaldsonH21-14WIN+7LeagueDivision C
6/7/2017vs Pensby CA21-12WIN+9LeagueDivision C
5/25/2017Robert KnightA21-2WIN+19LeagueDivision C
5/11/2017Peter ChallinorH21-8WIN+13LeagueDivision C
8/9/2016Ian GillH21-19WIN+2LeagueDivision B
8/4/2016Barry CallisterA21-10WIN+11LeagueDivision B
7/28/2016Anthony WoodA21-15WIN+6LeagueDivision B
7/26/2016Ken ArnoldH21-16WIN+5LeagueDivision B
7/21/2016Mervyn PryceA21-18WIN+3LeagueDivision B
7/12/2016Eddie MasseyH21-17WIN+4LeagueDivision B
7/7/2016Geoff StampA19-21LOSS-2LeagueDivision B
7/5/2016William DuncanA15-21LOSS-6LeagueDivision B
6/29/2016vs Tixall CA21-8WIN+13LeagueDivision B
6/9/2016John BennionH14-21LOSS-7LeagueDivision B
6/7/2016Nathan BartleyA21-11WIN+10LeagueDivision B
6/2/2016Tony ThelwellH21-19WIN+2LeagueDivision B
5/31/2016Stephen LangtonH21-13WIN+8LeagueDivision B
5/17/2016Colin BrownH5-21LOSS-16LeagueDivision B
5/12/2016Eddie MasseyA8-21LOSS-13LeagueDivision B
2 Cup Titles Won
Geoff Clare Trophy 2024· Bebington ParkGeoff Clare Trophy 2019· Bebington Park
Geoff Clare Trophy16 games · 12W 2×
2024 Winner3 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundMartin CritchleyPensby C18-21LOSSWON
Semi Final RoundJack BeechamTixall B21-14WINWON
Final RoundFred DohertyPt Sunlight Vill & Wks B21-12WINWON
20232 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundSandra CooperBromborough Pool B13-21LOSSWON
Semi Final RoundSioux McgookinPensby C21-5WINWON
20213 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundBrian HarrisSea Dog21-3WINWON
Semi Final RoundJim BlackwoodPt Sunlight Vill & Wks B21-11WINWON
Final RoundColin TaylorPensby B18-21LOSSLOST
2019 Winner4 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundTony MarslandHeswall Rbl B21-6WINWON
Quarters RoundMaureen PercivalHoylake Central & Melrose21-15WINWON
Semi Final RoundPaul BlackwellSea Dog21-9WINWON
Final RoundValerie CecchiniPensby C21-12WINWON
20181 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundPat BensonPensby C21-18WINLOST
20173 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundBrian WilliamsSea Dog21-6WINWON
Semi Final RoundScott NewshamOxton Cons C21-9WINWON
Final RoundMalcolm GilfoyleHeswall Rbl B13-21LOSSLOST
Leverhulme Cup8 games · 3W
20251 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundMatthew BradyGladstone B21-17WINLOST
20231 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundJohn RobertsBromborough Recs A11-21LOSSLOST
20192 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundSteve EdwardsNeston21-13WINWON
Round of 16 RoundRon RintoulPensby12-21LOSSLOST
20172 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundPaul HarrisSea Dog21-14WINWON
Round of 16 RoundNeil DunnLedsham Royal19-21LOSSLOST
20162 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundSyd TaylorAlbany20-21LOSSLOST
Round of 16 RoundTony CollierTixall B6-21LOSSLOST
George ONeill Trophy7 games · 2W
20252 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundPaul Chapman / Bill PlattBromborough Social Club12-15LOSSWON
Quarters RoundKathy Cucchi / Colin DraperThingwall4-15LOSSLOST
20231 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundMark Hadfield / Mark SmithOxton Cons15-13WINLOST
20221 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundMark O'brien / Martin SmallLever Club6-15LOSSLOST
20192 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundColin Wolfarth / Derek MycockPensby B15-4WINWON
Quarters RoundEric Anderson / Phil CritchleyThingwall8-15LOSSLOST
20161 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundChris Morrison / John CosgroveParkfield5-15LOSSLOST
Andy Dawson Cup2 games · 1W
20252 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundJames AthertonOxton Cons8-21LOSSWON
Quarters RoundSteve TelfordTixall21-18WINLOST

Current Streak

2wins

On a hot run

Longest Win Run

17

Career best winning streak

Longest Loss Run

3

Career worst losing streak

Last 540% win rate
WWLLL
Last 1050% win rate— steady
WWLLLWWLLW
OpponentWLTotalWin %Last Met
Pensby C505100%6/16/2021
Bill Dow0220%6/27/2024
Oxton Cons C11250%8/29/2023
Alan Quinton202100%6/10/2021
Roger Hampson202100%6/8/2021
Ron Green202100%7/19/2018
John Henshall202100%6/28/2018
Ian Gill202100%7/4/2017
Eddie Massey11250%7/12/2016
Eric Cook101100%7/16/2026
Biggest Win
Unknown (+21)9/2/2019
Heaviest Defeat
Thomas Raybould (-17)6/13/2019
Favourite Victim
Pensby C5-0 H2H
Best Season
201882% · 17 matches
Worst Season
202450% · 12 matches
Form Arc (1st half → 2nd half)
78% → 63%declining
Avg Opponent Rating Faced
83979 known · 22 unknown
vs Strong Opponents (rating ≥ 1000)
4-640% win rate
vs Weak Opponents (rating < 1000)
51-1874% win rate

By Division

Division C53-20 (73%)
Division B18-10 (64%)
Division B64.3%
18W·10L·28 played
Division C72.6%
53W·20L·73 played

Debut

May 12, 2016

Latest

Jul 16, 2026

Seasons Active

9 (10.2 yr span)

Matches / Season

11.2 (101 total)

Seasons

201620172018201920212023202420252026