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Stephen Gilfoyle

Team: Heswall RBLDivision: League 1Last updated: 9/29/2026

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

Milestones

Career

50 Wins

50 wins

Hot Streak 15

17 in a row

Next goal: Decade Player9/10

Season Highlights

2023

90% Season

95%

20-Win Season

20 wins

10-Game Streak

14 in a row

Handicap Trend

All Time · 104 matches

+7 Rising
13 Aug5 Aug6 Jun2 Jun7 Aug27 Jun24 Apr21 Aug-13712
Started0
Lowest0
Current7
Win Percentage(40%)
48%
score-0.04→contribution-0.02
Avg Winning Margin(25%)
7.8
score-0.03→contribution-0.01
Avg Losing Margin(15%)
7.9
score+0.01→contribution+0.00
Recent Form (last 20)(10%)
45%
score-0.10→contribution-0.01
Opponent Strength(10%)
979
score-0.07→contribution-0.01
Weighted Score-0.039
Sample Size Confidence
100%(104/75 matches)
Rating981 → shrunk 981
Recent 3-Season Rating (2024, 2025, 2026)964
Recency Blend40% (38 recent matches)
Final Blended Rating974
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

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
97793 known · 11 unknown
vs Strong Opponents (rating ≥ 1000)
11-3027% win rate
vs Weak Opponents (rating < 1000)
30-2258% 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