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Stephen Gilfoyle

Team: Heswall RBLDivision: League 1Last updated: 10/24/2026

Rating

965

Current Handicap

7
Honours
Season:

104

Matches Played

50

Wins

54

Losses

48%

Win Rate

7.8

Avg Win Margin

7.9

Avg Loss Margin

32-25

Home Record

18-29

Away Record

95%

Handicap Confidence

Very Reliable
38 / 39 matches for full confidence· Last recorded match: 8/21/2026

A large recent sample: 38 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

50 Wins

50 wins

Hot Streak 15

17 in a row

Next goal: Decade Player9/10
✦SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
2023
90% Season95%
20-Win Season20 wins
10-Game Streak14 in a row

Handicap Trend

All Time · 104 matches

+7 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.

13 Aug5 Aug6 Jun2 Jun7 Aug27 Jun24 Apr21 Aug-13712

Gives 7 more chalks than at the start of this period.

Started0
Lowest0
Current7
Win Percentage(40%)
50%
score+0.00→contribution+0.00
Avg Winning Margin(25%)
6.7
score-0.21→contribution-0.05
Avg Losing Margin(15%)
8.4
score-0.07→contribution-0.01
Recent Form (last 20)(10%)
45%
score-0.10→contribution-0.01
Opponent Strength(10%)
1026
score+0.02→contribution+0.00
Weighted Score-0.071
Sample Size Confidence
95%(38/39 matches)
Rating964 → shrunk 966
Recent 3-Season Rating (2024, 2025, 2026)964
Recency Blend40% (38 recent matches)
Final Rating965
Handicap
7

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

50W54L104 matches·48.1% win rate
ClubSeasonsDivision(s)PWLWin %
Heswall RBL2017–2026League 1, League 2104505448.1%
DateOpponentH/AScoreResultMarginCompetitionDivision
8/21/2026Jon EllisA13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 1
8/17/2026Jon EllisH21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 1
8/7/2026Jane BradshawH21-7WIN+14LeagueLeague 1
7/24/2026John SheenH19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 1
7/17/2026Tom HowardA21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 1
7/10/2026John RobertsH21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 1
7/3/2026Keith MccrackenA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 1
6/22/2026Andy OpenshawA1-21LOSS-20LeagueLeague 1
6/12/2026Alan SmithH21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 1
6/8/2026Tony CollierH13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 1
5/22/2026Chris BartonH4-21LOSS-17LeagueLeague 1
5/18/2026Craig BourbonneauxH15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 1
5/8/2026Ken StockerA21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 1
5/1/2026Michael CoupeH21-7WIN+14LeagueLeague 1
4/24/2026Gareth P HughesA11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 1
4/20/2026Mike RileyH14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 1
8/18/2025Ray EvansH21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 1
8/15/2025Iain HutchinsonH21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 1
8/11/2025Mark GillamA16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 1
8/4/2025David GilmoreH12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 1
7/25/2025Karen SmithA21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 1
7/21/2025Ian SherbrookeH21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 1
7/18/2025Brian HanlonA14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 1
7/11/2025Josh BuntingH21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 1
7/7/2025Carl DoyleA8-21LOSS-13LeagueLeague 1
7/4/2025Jamie SmithH21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 1
6/30/2025Dave BromleyA21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 1
6/27/2025Andy EcclesH8-21LOSS-13LeagueLeague 1
6/13/2025Neil TurnerA15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 1
6/9/2025Sue NugentH21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 1
6/6/2025Steve LyonsA8-21LOSS-13LeagueLeague 1
5/30/2025Paul LewisH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 1
5/16/2025James MotleyH21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 1
5/9/2025Phil VaughanA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 1
5/2/2025Paul GriffithsH12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 1
4/25/2025Peter HolianA21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 1
4/26/2024Thomas RaybouldH21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 1
4/22/2024Dave WilliamsA21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 1
8/18/2023Thomas GreenA21-6WIN+15LeagueLeague 2
8/11/2023Jamie BranscombeH21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 2
8/7/2023Peter HolianH21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 2
8/4/2023Tommy RobertsA21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 2
7/24/2023Dorothy RowlandsH21-6WIN+15LeagueLeague 2
7/21/2023Dorothy RowlandsA21-6WIN+15LeagueLeague 2
7/17/2023vs Gladstone BH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 2
7/7/2023Paul OllerheadA21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 2
7/3/2023vs KendalH21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 2
6/30/2023Albert FordA21-7WIN+14LeagueLeague 2
6/23/2023vs New Brighton Quarry Vikings CH21-5WIN+16LeagueLeague 2
6/16/2023Christian KearneyA21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 2
6/12/2023vs Oxton Conservative ClubH21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 2
6/9/2023Mo SavilleA21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 2
6/2/2023John GomersallH8-21LOSS-13LeagueLeague 2
5/26/2023Albert StanleyA21-5WIN+16LeagueLeague 2
5/22/2023Ethel (etty) JonesH21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 2
5/12/2023Sam WilliamsA21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 2
5/5/2023Les RaynorH21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 2
4/28/2023Dave ThomasA21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 2
4/21/2023Dave ThomasH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 2
8/19/2022Paul BranscombeA13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 1
8/12/2022Steve SnowH17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 1
8/5/2022Steve MealorA13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 1
7/29/2022Ron HitchmoughH21-6WIN+15LeagueLeague 1
6/17/2022Lynsey GormanH12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 1
6/10/2022Ian SherbrookeH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 1
6/6/2022Ian SherbrookeA3-21LOSS-18LeagueLeague 1
5/13/2022Finlay HormbreyH14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 1
4/22/2022Tony CollierA15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 1
8/20/2021Les HendersonA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 1
7/23/2021Neil TurnerA12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 1
7/16/2021Gerry RileyA21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 1
7/9/2021Alan HillH14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 1
6/7/2021Bill JonesA3-21LOSS-18LeagueLeague 1
5/28/2021Jamie KearneyH12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 1
5/24/2021Brian ThomlinsonH21-3WIN+18LeagueLeague 1
9/2/2019Rob OllerheadA18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 1
8/30/2019Alf McdermottH21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 1
8/19/2019Joseph NugentH7-21LOSS-14LeagueLeague 1
8/5/2019Colin SavilleH21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 1
7/26/2019Noreen BuntingA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 1
7/22/2019Bill JonesH14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 1
7/19/2019Lee PowellA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 1
7/15/2019Tony SullivanH15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 1
7/12/2019Samantha StanleyA14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 1
7/5/2019Ritchie DawsonH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 1
7/1/2019Dave McdermottA15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 1
6/28/2019John RogersH17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 1
6/14/2019John SherlockA14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 1
5/31/2019Barry SmithH16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 1
5/17/2019Lynsey GormanA21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 1
8/17/2018Nigel HughesH17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 1
8/13/2018Danny WorrallA10-21LOSS-11LeagueLeague 1
8/10/2018Andrew HalseyH21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 1
8/6/2018Paul GriffithsA6-21LOSS-15LeagueLeague 1
8/3/2018Joseph NugentH21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 1
7/30/2018Mark MylesH21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 1
7/27/2018Paul JohnsonA15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 1
7/20/2018John DevlinA17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 1
7/2/2018# Ged RichardsonH21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 1
6/1/2018Eddie DuttonA10-21LOSS-11LeagueLeague 1
5/11/2018Ian HazlehurstH14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 1
5/4/2018David GilmoreA6-21LOSS-15LeagueLeague 1
4/27/2018Mo SavilleH13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 1
8/21/2017Kevin NugentH21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 1
1 Cup Title Won
Cartwright Cup 2025· Heswall RBL
Cartwright Cup9 games · 6W 1×
2025 Winner4 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundMick AndrewsGladstone21-14WINWON
Quarters RoundDave CrostonManor Road B21-11WINWON
Semi Final RoundJamie SmithCammell Laird15-21LOSSWON
Final RoundGordon DitchfieldBebington Park21-16WINWON
20194 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundAaron WilliamsGreat Meols21-11WINWON
Quarters RoundPeter MilnesOxton Conservative Club17-21LOSSWON
Semi Final RoundKen PalinHoylake Central & Melrose20-21LOSSWON
Final RoundAndy RoseGladstone21-19WINLOST
20181 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundKaren SmithGladstone B21-19WINLOST
Cec Hannay Rose Bowl15 games · 9W
20266 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundJohn SmithBromborough Recs19-21LOSSWON
Round of 32 RoundDave BayneNaval Club21-19WINWON
Round of 16 RoundGary HughesTixall B21-12WINWON
Quarters RoundTony CollierTixall21-16WINWON
Semi Final RoundNeil SlatteryLever Club7-21LOSSWON
Final RoundMick AndrewsGladstone21-14WINLOST
20251 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundFergal WrightNew Brighton Quarry Vikings11-21LOSSLOST
20235 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundPaul SmithKendal21-10WINWON
Round of 16 RoundMo SavilleOxton Conservative Club21-8WINWON
Quarters Round* Steve TelfordTixall14-21LOSSWON
Semi Final Round* Dave AstleHoylake Central & Melrose21-19WINWON
Final RoundLee BrocklebankManor Road21-15WINLOST
20222 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundAlan WelchAlbany B21-8WINWON
Round of 16 RoundSteven GardnerLever Club11-21LOSSLOST
20181 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundRobin May *Hoylake Central & Melrose14-21LOSSLOST
4 Cup Titles Won
Doctor Dawson Victory Cup 2025· Heswall RBLStott Cup 2023· Heswall RBLGraham White Cup 2019· Heswall RBL BSansom Cup 2018· Heswall RBL
Doctor Dawson Victory Cup9 games · 4W 1×
20262 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundKevin SmithUpton Victory Hall B21-17WINWON
Round of 16 RoundIan MuskettTixall21-16WINLOST
2025 Winner3 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundChris BarlowHeswall RBL B18-21LOSSWON
Semi Final RoundKarl SherbrookeWest Kirby Victoria21-17WINWON
Final RoundJames MotleyGladstone9-21LOSSWON
20241 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundBill DowTixall14-21LOSSLOST
20232 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundBrian DoyleUpton Victory Hall B21-12WINWON
Quarters RoundJake McelnayAlbany6-21LOSSLOST
20181 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundRoy McgunigallOxton Conservative Club17-21LOSSLOST
Sansom Cup6 games · 2W 1×
20261 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundJames MotleyGladstone21-11WINLOST
20251 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundBill JonesManor Road10-21LOSSLOST
20241 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundPhil VaughanNew Brighton Quarry Vikings21-20WINWON
20191 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundAlan BainbridgeManor Road10-21LOSSLOST
2018 Winner2 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundLynsey GormanNew Brighton Quarry Vikings7-21LOSSWON
Final RoundJohn Gomersall JnrGladstone17-21LOSSWON
Stott Cup4 games · 3W 1×
2023 Winner4 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundJames AthertonOxton Conservative Club21-17WINWON
Quarters RoundJames KellyBebington Park21-13WINWON
Semi Final RoundMike LockwoodAlbany21-9WINWON
Final RoundPeter HolianCammell Laird20-21LOSSWON
Graham White Cup4 games · 2W 1×
2019 Winner3 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundJamie HankinGladstone B21-12WINWON
Semi Final RoundJean HughesHoylake Central & Melrose B21-17WINWON
Final RoundNeil TurnerNew Brighton Quarry Vikings B16-21LOSSWON
20181 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundPaul LewisGladstone B14-21LOSSLOST
Frank Hurst Trophy7 games · 7W
20262 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundPaul GriffithsTixall21-17WINWON
Semi Final RoundStephen BibbyCammell Laird21-15WINLOST
20251 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundJohn SherlockUpton Victory Hall21-14WINLOST
20193 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundSteve GreenfieldGladstone B21-10WINWON
Quarters RoundRay WoodsManor Road B21-7WINWON
Semi Final RoundAlf McdermottUpton Victory Hall21-20WINWON
20181 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundKen StockerManor Road21-13WINLOST
Hurrell Cup4 games · 3W
20264 rounds
RoundOpponentScoreResult
PreliminaryKen Williams21-15WIN
Round of 16Peter Gardiner21-16WIN
Semi FinalPaul Bainbridge9-21LOSS
Quarter FinalAndy Openshaw21-19WIN
Wirral Merit3 games · 0W
20261 round
RoundOpponentScoreResult
Round of 32James Issac15-21LOSS
20221 round
RoundOpponentScoreResult
ThirdJosh Bunting11-21LOSS
20191 round
RoundOpponentScoreResult
Round of 16Kye Gorman16-21LOSS
Charity Handicap2 games · 0W
20221 round
RoundOpponentScoreResult
Quarter FinalBrian Lussey20-21LOSS
20191 round
RoundOpponentScoreResult
QuartersMatty Gilmore12-21LOSS

Current Streak

1losses

In a slump

Longest Win Run

17

Career best winning streak

Longest Loss Run

10

Career worst losing streak

Last 560% win rate
LWWLW
Last 1050% win rate— steady
LWWLWWLLWL
OpponentWLTotalWin %Last Met
Ian Sherbrooke12333.3%7/21/2025
Jon Ellis11250%8/21/2026
Tony Collier0220%6/8/2026
David Gilmore0220%8/4/2025
Neil Turner0220%6/13/2025
Paul Griffiths0220%5/2/2025
Peter Holian202100%4/25/2025
Dorothy Rowlands202100%7/24/2023
Mo Saville11250%6/9/2023
Dave Thomas202100%4/28/2023
Biggest Win
Brian Thomlinson (+18)5/24/2021
Heaviest Defeat
Andy Openshaw (-20)6/22/2026
Best Season
202395% · 21 matches
Worst Season
201920% · 15 matches
Form Arc (1st half → 2nd half)
33% → 63%improving
Avg Opponent Rating Faced
97393 known · 11 unknown
vs Strong Opponents (rating ≥ 1000)
11-2828% win rate
vs Weak Opponents (rating < 1000)
30-2456% win rate

By Division

League 130-53 (36%)
League 220-1 (95%)
League 136.1%
30W·53L·83 played
League 295.2%
20W·1L·21 played

Debut

Aug 21, 2017

Latest

Aug 21, 2026

Seasons Active

9 (9.0 yr span)

Matches / Season

11.6 (104 total)

Seasons

201720182019202120222023202420252026