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Crown Green Handicap

Simon Thompson

Team: Bebington ParkDivision: League 3Last updated: 10/24/2026

Rating

739

Current Handicap

11
Honours
Season:

58

Matches Played

32

Wins

26

Losses

55%

Win Rate

7.4

Avg Win Margin

7.5

Avg Loss Margin

20-12

Home Record

12-14

Away Record

100%

Handicap Confidence

Very Reliable
43 / 39 matches for full confidence· Last recorded match: 8/21/2026

A large recent sample: 43 matches in the 2024, 2025, 2026 window, comfortably past the 39-match benchmark for full confidence. The handicap is stable and only shifts as form changes.

Milestones

Career

No career milestones yet — keep bowling!

Next goal: 50 Wins32/50
✦SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

No season milestones recorded yet.

Handicap Trend

All Time · 58 matches

+11 Rising
Win on the night Loss on the nightLower handicap = stronger player

The line re-checks the handicap after every match — from results, winning and losing margins, the strength of who was played, and home or away. Each dot is the number that applied going into the next game.

21 Apr31 Jul5 Jul23 Aug4 Aug8 Jun20 Jul21 Aug-13714

Gives 11 more chalks than at the start of this period.

Started0
Lowest0
Current11
Win Percentage(40%)
58%
score+0.16→contribution+0.07
Avg Winning Margin(25%)
7.3
score-0.11→contribution-0.03
Avg Losing Margin(15%)
6.6
score+0.23→contribution+0.03
Recent Form (last 20)(10%)
65%
score+0.30→contribution+0.03
Opponent Strength(10%)
666
score-0.24→contribution-0.02
Weighted Score+0.078
Sample Size Confidence
100%(43/39 matches)
Rating1039 → shrunk 1039→ adjusted 739
Recent 3-Season Rating (2024, 2025, 2026)739
Recency Blend40% (43 recent matches)
Final Rating739
Handicap
11

Formula: Rating = 1000 + (weighted score × 500). Each factor is normalized to −1…+1, multiplied by its weight, then summed. Window: factors are computed from the Handicap Calculation Years only (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 ÷ 39, 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

32W26L58 matches·55.2% win rate
ClubSeasonsDivision(s)PWLWin %
Bebington Park2021–2026League 358322655.2%
DateOpponentH/AScoreResultMarginCompetitionDivision
8/21/2026John MillingtonA21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 3
8/17/2026Glen BaileyH21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 3
8/14/2026Martin SomervilleA16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 3
8/7/2026Alan SimpsonH16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 3
7/31/2026John BensteadA13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 3
7/24/2026Steve PrestonH21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 3
7/24/2026vs Oxton ArgyleH21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 3
7/20/2026Kathy RatchfordH21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 3
7/20/2026Kathy RatchfordH21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 3
7/17/2026Tina BarrettA15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 3
7/13/2026George McalenyH9-21LOSS-12LeagueLeague 3
7/6/2026Graham RobinsonA13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 3
7/3/2026Tony NeagleA21-7WIN+14LeagueLeague 3
6/26/2026Carole LongH21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 3
6/19/2026Nick KavanaghH21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 3
6/8/2026Trevor EnglandA21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 3
5/29/2026Ray HartleyA9-21LOSS-12LeagueLeague 3
5/8/2026Lesley ElkinsH21-2WIN+19LeagueLeague 3
4/20/2026Phil WilkinsonH21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 3
8/22/2025Jamilla BallA21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 3
8/15/2025Josep TaylorH20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 3
8/11/2025Peter ArnoldA21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 3
8/4/2025Chris BlackburnH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 3
7/18/2025Terry ScottA13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 3
6/27/2025Alan SimpsonH17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 3
6/13/2025Helen SettleA16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 3
6/9/2025Debbie RobertsH21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 3
6/6/2025Josephine FitzpatrickA21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 3
5/30/2025Linette NashH21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 3
5/23/2025Keith YatesA12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 3
8/23/2024David EvansA21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 3
8/12/2024Edward ConnorH15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 3
8/2/2024Steven PrestonH15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 3
7/26/2024Paul FouldsH21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 3
7/19/2024Anita MeldrumA15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 3
7/15/2024Graham HamblettH21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 3
7/12/2024Philip JacksonA21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 3
7/5/2024Steve CharmleyH16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 3
6/21/2024vs Port Sunlight Village & Works BH21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 3
6/7/2024Joan GoudieH21-5WIN+16LeagueLeague 3
6/3/2024Jack AndertonA21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 3
5/13/2024Pat McloughlinH21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 3
5/3/2024Sue TilstonA11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 3
8/11/2023Mo KellettH21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 3
7/31/2023vs Bromborough PoolH16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 3
7/21/2023Lynne CooperA21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 3
7/3/2023vs Albany BA21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 3
6/16/2023Cathy KavanaghA20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 3
6/12/2023vs PoultonH12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 3
6/9/2023Margie VickersA4-21LOSS-17LeagueLeague 3
6/2/2023Sheila HobleyH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 3
4/21/2023Brian ChellamH14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 3
8/19/2022Rodney WatkinsA3-21LOSS-18LeagueLeague 3
7/4/2022Peter FishwickH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 3
5/30/2022vs New Brighton Quarry Vikings DA21-7WIN+14LeagueLeague 3
5/6/2022Valerie CecchiniA4-21LOSS-17LeagueLeague 3
8/20/2021Peter ProwseH21-5WIN+16LeagueLeague 3
7/19/2021Linda HowardH21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 3
Cec Hannay Rose Bowl5 games · 1W
20262 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundKevin SmithUpton Victory Hall B21-18WINWON
Round of 16 RoundJohn RogersTixall9-21LOSSLOST
20251 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundGeorge GouldingGladstone B16-21LOSSLOST
20241 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary Round** Paul JohnsonNew Brighton Quarry Vikings B6-21LOSSLOST
20231 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundJamie HankinGladstone B15-21LOSSLOST
Cartwright Cup5 games · 3W
20253 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundBrendan DesmondNew Brighton Quarry Vikings D21-12WINWON
Semi Final RoundWendy ThompsonPensby19-21LOSSWON
Final RoundGraham EllisonHeswall RBL10-21LOSSLOST
20241 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundJoe LewisGladstone B21-16WINLOST
20221 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundMaureen PercivalHoylake Central & Melrose B21-15WINWON
Stott Cup8 games · 1W
20264 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundKeith LoughranKendal21-13WINWON
Quarters RoundMathew IrvingNaval Club16-21LOSSWON
Semi Final RoundScott FergussonUpton Victory Hall19-21LOSSWON
Final RoundKatie WoodTixall B13-21LOSSLOST
20251 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundEthel (etty) JonesTixall B12-21LOSSLOST
20241 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundMalcolm HughesTixall B13-21LOSSLOST
20232 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundEddie CarvellGreat Meols14-21LOSSWON
Quarters RoundIan MoxhamHeswall RBL18-21LOSSLOST
Frank Hurst Trophy3 games · 0W
20252 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundGraham JordanCammell Laird9-21LOSSWON
Semi Final RoundMike McgeeUpton Victory Hall12-21LOSSLOST
20241 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundKye GormanHeswall RBL11-21LOSSLOST
Doctor Dawson Victory Cup2 games · 1W
20261 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundJoe ObrienRoyden Hall21-16WINLOST
20251 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundSteve TelfordTixall8-21LOSSLOST

Current Streak

2wins

On a hot run

Longest Win Run

4

Career best winning streak

Longest Loss Run

4

Career worst losing streak

Last 540% win rate
WWLLL
Last 1060% win rate↓ declining
WWLLLWWWWL
OpponentWLTotalWin %Last Met
Alan Simpson0220%8/7/2026
Kathy Ratchford202100%7/20/2026
John Millington101100%8/21/2026
Glen Bailey101100%8/17/2026
Martin Somerville0110%8/14/2026
John Benstead0110%7/31/2026
Steve Preston101100%7/24/2026
Oxton Argyle101100%7/24/2026
Tina Barrett0110%7/17/2026
George Mcaleny0110%7/13/2026
Biggest Win
Lesley Elkins (+19)5/8/2026
Heaviest Defeat
Rodney Watkins (-18)8/19/2022
Best Season
202663% · 19 matches
Worst Season
202545% · 11 matches
Form Arc (1st half → 2nd half)
52% → 59%improving
Avg Opponent Rating Faced
66951 known · 7 unknown
vs Weak Opponents (rating < 1000)
27-2453% win rate
League 355.2%
32W·26L·58 played

Debut

Jul 19, 2021

Latest

Aug 21, 2026

Seasons Active

6 (5.1 yr span)

Matches / Season

9.7 (58 total)

Seasons

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