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Steve Cliffe
Rating
895
Current Handicap
8
Season:
129
Matches Played
70
Wins
59
Losses
54%
Win Rate
7.5
Avg Win Margin
7.5
Avg Loss Margin
46-19
Home Record
24-40
Away Record
Milestones
Career
50 Wins
70 wins
Next goal: Decade Player8/10
Season Highlights
No season milestones recorded yet.
Handicap Trend
All Time · 129 matches
+8 Rising
Started0
Lowest0
Current8
Win Percentage(40%)
58%score+0.16→contribution+0.06
Avg Winning Margin(25%)
7.3score-0.12→contribution-0.03
Avg Losing Margin(15%)
6.9score+0.18→contribution+0.03
Recent Form (last 20)(10%)
65%score+0.30→contribution+0.03
Opponent Strength(10%)
855score-0.00→contribution-0.00
Weighted Score+0.090
Sample Size Confidence
100%(64/39 matches)
Rating1045 → shrunk 1045→ adjusted 895
Recent 3-Season Rating (2024, 2025, 2026)895
Recency Blend40% (64 recent matches)
Final Rating895
Handicap
8
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
70W59L129 matches·54.3% win rate
| Club | Seasons | Division(s) | P | W | L | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxton Conservative Club | 2016–2026 | League 2, League 1 | 129 | 70 | 59 | 54.3% |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result | Margin | Competition | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Gillian Mcaleny | H | 21-12 | WIN | +9 | League | League 2 |
| 8/7/2026 | Keith Barlow | A | 21-14 | WIN | +7 | League | League 2 |
| 7/31/2026 | Jeff Lawley | H | 21-20 | WIN | +1 | League | League 2 |
| 7/24/2026 | Phil Black | A | 19-21 | LOSS | -2 | League | League 2 |
| 7/17/2026 | Tony Ratcliffe | H | 21-13 | WIN | +8 | League | League 2 |
| 7/10/2026 | Ray Evans | A | 15-21 | LOSS | -6 | League | League 2 |
| 7/3/2026 | Mike Boyd | H | 21-7 | WIN | +14 | League | League 2 |
| 6/26/2026 | Chris Kelly | A | 18-21 | LOSS | -3 | League | League 2 |
| 6/22/2026 | Jackie Thompson | H | 21-16 | WIN | +5 | League | League 2 |
| 6/12/2026 | Lorraine Watkins | A | 17-21 | LOSS | -4 | League | League 2 |
| 6/8/2026 | Sandra Cooper | H | 21-6 | WIN | +15 | League | League 2 |
| 6/5/2026 | Dee Butler | A | 21-11 | WIN | +10 | League | League 2 |
| 5/29/2026 | Mike Brook | A | 10-21 | LOSS | -11 | League | League 2 |
| 5/22/2026 | Mike Brook | H | 21-12 | WIN | +9 | League | League 2 |
| 5/18/2026 | Peter Holian | H | 21-14 | WIN | +7 | League | League 2 |
| 5/15/2026 | Stephen Bibby | A | 15-21 | LOSS | -6 | League | League 2 |
| 5/8/2026 | Mike Brannon | A | 21-15 | WIN | +6 | League | League 2 |
| 5/1/2026 | Kevin Howgate | H | 18-21 | LOSS | -3 | League | League 2 |
| 4/24/2026 | Robbie Dean | A | 21-19 | WIN | +2 | League | League 2 |
| 4/20/2026 | Katie Wood | H | 21-11 | WIN | +10 | League | League 2 |
| 8/22/2025 | Katrina Lockwood | H | 7-21 | LOSS | -14 | League | League 2 |
| 8/18/2025 | Tim Watkins | A | 17-21 | LOSS | -4 | League | League 2 |
| 8/15/2025 | Albert Ford | H | 21-14 | WIN | +7 | League | League 2 |
| 8/11/2025 | Lynn Mountford | A | 15-21 | LOSS | -6 | League | League 2 |
| 8/4/2025 | Bob Hodgson | H | 21-14 | WIN | +7 | League | League 2 |
| 7/25/2025 | Gary Hughes | A | 21-18 | WIN | +3 | League | League 2 |
| 7/21/2025 | Chris Barlow | H | 21-19 | WIN | +2 | League | League 2 |
| 7/18/2025 | Arthur Hall | A | 6-21 | LOSS | -15 | League | League 2 |
| 7/11/2025 | Mary Fishwick | H | 21-19 | WIN | +2 | League | League 2 |
| 7/7/2025 | Brian Francis | A | 17-21 | LOSS | -4 | League | League 2 |
| 7/4/2025 | Dave Garlick | H | 17-21 | LOSS | -4 | League | League 2 |
| 6/27/2025 | Ken Roberts | A | 8-21 | LOSS | -13 | League | League 2 |
| 6/20/2025 | vs New Brighton Quarry Vikings C | H | 21-20 | WIN | +1 | League | League 2 |
| 6/13/2025 | Dave Hollywood | A | 21-17 | WIN | +4 | League | League 2 |
| 6/9/2025 | Valerie Cecchini | H | 21-14 | WIN | +7 | League | League 2 |
| 6/6/2025 | Dave Bromley | A | 21-2 | WIN | +19 | League | League 2 |
| 5/30/2025 | Zoe Stratton | H | 21-13 | WIN | +8 | League | League 2 |
| 5/23/2025 | Matthew Gouldson | A | 11-21 | LOSS | -10 | League | League 2 |
| 5/16/2025 | George Saxton | H | 15-21 | LOSS | -6 | League | League 2 |
| 5/9/2025 | Jamie Branscombe | A | 21-15 | WIN | +6 | League | League 2 |
| 5/2/2025 | Paul Nelson | H | 21-17 | WIN | +4 | League | League 2 |
| 4/25/2025 | Nigel Breen | A | 21-10 | WIN | +11 | League | League 2 |
| 8/23/2024 | Paul Lewis | H | 15-21 | LOSS | -6 | League | League 2 |
| 8/12/2024 | Katrina Lockwood | A | 18-21 | LOSS | -3 | League | League 2 |
| 8/5/2024 | Arthur Hall | H | 21-17 | WIN | +4 | League | League 2 |
| 8/2/2024 | Margie Ratcliff | A | 21-17 | WIN | +4 | League | League 2 |
| 7/26/2024 | Steven Jones | H | 21-17 | WIN | +4 | League | League 2 |
| 7/22/2024 | vs Kendal | H | 21-16 | WIN | +5 | League | League 2 |
| 7/19/2024 | Tommy Roberts | A | 18-21 | LOSS | -3 | League | League 2 |
| 7/12/2024 | Mike Mcgee | H | 11-21 | LOSS | -10 | League | League 2 |
| 7/5/2024 | Neil Wainwright | A | 21-12 | WIN | +9 | League | League 2 |
| 7/1/2024 | Victor Peers | A | 21-9 | WIN | +12 | League | League 2 |
| 6/28/2024 | Graham Robinson | H | 19-21 | LOSS | -2 | League | League 2 |
| 6/21/2024 | vs Gladstone B | A | 13-21 | LOSS | -8 | League | League 2 |
| 6/14/2024 | Roy Jones | H | 16-21 | LOSS | -5 | League | League 2 |
| 6/7/2024 | Michael Wishart | A | 8-21 | LOSS | -13 | League | League 2 |
| 6/3/2024 | Lorraine Watkins | H | 21-7 | WIN | +14 | League | League 2 |
| 5/31/2024 | Steven Jones | A | 15-21 | LOSS | -6 | League | League 2 |
| 5/24/2024 | Peter Miller | H | 14-21 | LOSS | -7 | League | League 2 |
| 5/17/2024 | Chris Kelly | A | 8-21 | LOSS | -13 | League | League 2 |
| 5/10/2024 | John Gomersall | A | 21-17 | WIN | +4 | League | League 2 |
| 5/3/2024 | Fiona Yardley | H | 21-6 | WIN | +15 | League | League 2 |
| 4/26/2024 | John Leece | A | 21-19 | WIN | +2 | League | League 2 |
| 4/22/2024 | Les Raynor | H | 21-8 | WIN | +13 | League | League 2 |
| 7/29/2022 | Mick Andrews | A | 19-21 | LOSS | -2 | League | League 1 |
| 8/30/2019 | Robby Fitzpatrick | A | 6-21 | LOSS | -15 | League | League 2 |
| 8/23/2019 | Samantha Stanley | A | 21-5 | WIN | +16 | League | League 2 |
| 8/19/2019 | Dougie Evans | H | 21-8 | WIN | +13 | League | League 2 |
| 8/12/2019 | Mark Myles | H | 21-8 | WIN | +13 | League | League 2 |
| 8/9/2019 | Steve Lyons | A | 18-21 | LOSS | -3 | League | League 2 |
| 8/5/2019 | Steve Lyons | H | 21-19 | WIN | +2 | League | League 2 |
| 8/2/2019 | Brian Hanlon | A | 11-21 | LOSS | -10 | League | League 2 |
| 7/29/2019 | James Whalley | H | 13-21 | LOSS | -8 | League | League 2 |
| 7/26/2019 | Roger Simcoe | A | 21-13 | WIN | +8 | League | League 2 |
| 7/22/2019 | Phil Edge | H | 21-16 | WIN | +5 | League | League 2 |
| 7/19/2019 | Steve Scott | A | 18-21 | LOSS | -3 | League | League 2 |
| 7/15/2019 | Steve Nugent | H | 15-21 | LOSS | -6 | League | League 2 |
| 7/12/2019 | William Dow | A | 17-21 | LOSS | -4 | League | League 2 |
| 7/5/2019 | Noreen Bunting | H | 21-15 | WIN | +6 | League | League 2 |
| 7/1/2019 | Brian Somerville | A | 21-11 | WIN | +10 | League | League 2 |
| 6/28/2019 | Brian Somerville | H | 19-21 | LOSS | -2 | League | League 2 |
| 6/14/2019 | Thomas Raybould | A | 8-21 | LOSS | -13 | League | League 2 |
| 5/31/2019 | Peter Birch | H | 21-6 | WIN | +15 | League | League 2 |
| 5/24/2019 | Bob Hodgson | A | 21-15 | WIN | +6 | League | League 2 |
| 5/17/2019 | Peter Hughes | H | 21-19 | WIN | +2 | League | League 2 |
| 5/3/2019 | Glynis Lomax | H | 21-9 | WIN | +12 | League | League 2 |
| 8/17/2018 | Ian Gallagher | A | 18-21 | LOSS | -3 | League | League 2 |
| 8/13/2018 | Ian Gallagher | H | 21-7 | WIN | +14 | League | League 2 |
| 8/18/2017 | b Peter Birch | A | 4-21 | LOSS | -17 | League | League 2 |
| 8/11/2017 | b Ritchie Dawson | H | 13-21 | LOSS | -8 | League | League 2 |
| 8/7/2017 | Daniel Jeffries | H | 6-21 | LOSS | -15 | League | League 2 |
| 8/4/2017 | John Sherlock | H | 21-12 | WIN | +9 | League | League 2 |
| 7/31/2017 | Alf Mcdermott | A | 21-16 | WIN | +5 | League | League 2 |
| 7/17/2017 | Nigel Smith | A | 21-4 | WIN | +17 | League | League 2 |
| 7/14/2017 | Kevin Nugent | H | 21-18 | WIN | +3 | League | League 2 |
| 7/7/2017 | Brian Leonard | H | 13-21 | LOSS | -8 | League | League 2 |
| 7/3/2017 | Anthony Thompson | A | 19-21 | LOSS | -2 | League | League 2 |
| 6/30/2017 | Lynsey Gorman | A | 11-21 | LOSS | -10 | League | League 2 |
| 6/16/2017 | Dave Mcdermott | H | 21-19 | WIN | +2 | League | League 2 |
| 6/12/2017 | Curtis Tornerup | H | 20-21 | LOSS | -1 | League | League 2 |
| 6/9/2017 | John Lloyd | A | 21-13 | WIN | +8 | League | League 2 |
| 6/2/2017 | Craig Saville | A | 15-21 | LOSS | -6 | League | League 2 |
| 5/26/2017 | Jason Dermott | H | 21-18 | WIN | +3 | League | League 2 |
| 5/19/2017 | Steve Lyons | A | 17-21 | LOSS | -4 | League | League 2 |
| 5/12/2017 | # Dave Garlick | H | 21-16 | WIN | +5 | League | League 2 |
| 4/24/2017 | Brian Oconnor | A | 14-21 | LOSS | -7 | League | League 2 |
| 4/21/2017 | Wayne Jevons | H | 21-19 | WIN | +2 | League | League 2 |
| 8/19/2016 | Neil Humphries | A | 4-21 | LOSS | -17 | League | League 2 |
| 8/12/2016 | # Steven Gardner | H | 21-12 | WIN | +9 | League | League 2 |
| 8/8/2016 | # Ray Lynch | H | 21-20 | WIN | +1 | League | League 2 |
| 8/5/2016 | # Ray Lynch | A | 12-21 | LOSS | -9 | League | League 2 |
| 8/1/2016 | Mike Brook | H | 21-15 | WIN | +6 | League | League 2 |
| 7/29/2016 | Jack Wilson | A | 18-21 | LOSS | -3 | League | League 2 |
| 7/22/2016 | Ian Muskett | A | 6-21 | LOSS | -15 | League | League 2 |
| 7/15/2016 | Robby Fitzpatrick | H | 11-21 | LOSS | -10 | League | League 2 |
| 7/8/2016 | Eddie Dutton | H | 21-18 | WIN | +3 | League | League 2 |
| 7/4/2016 | Joe Edwards | A | 21-14 | WIN | +7 | League | League 2 |
| 7/1/2016 | Brian Leonard | A | 21-15 | WIN | +6 | League | League 2 |
| 6/17/2016 | Jason Dermott | H | 9-21 | LOSS | -12 | League | League 2 |
| 6/13/2016 | Barry Smith | H | 21-18 | WIN | +3 | League | League 2 |
| 6/10/2016 | Barry Smith | A | 17-21 | LOSS | -4 | League | League 2 |
| 6/3/2016 | Graham Bunting | H | 21-12 | WIN | +9 | League | League 2 |
| 5/27/2016 | Ritchie Dawson | A | 4-21 | LOSS | -17 | League | League 2 |
| 5/23/2016 | # Eddie Leatham | A | 21-11 | WIN | +10 | League | League 2 |
| 5/20/2016 | Wayne Jevons | H | 6-21 | LOSS | -15 | League | League 2 |
| 5/16/2016 | Trevor Plant | A | 18-21 | LOSS | -3 | League | League 2 |
| 5/13/2016 | Gerry Riley | A | 16-21 | LOSS | -5 | League | League 2 |
| 5/6/2016 | Jack Wilson | H | 21-7 | WIN | +14 | League | League 2 |
| 4/22/2016 | Rob Lewis | H | 21-8 | WIN | +13 | League | League 2 |
Cec Hannay Rose Bowl14 games · 10W
20262 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 Round | Bob Jenkins | Great Meols | 11-21 | LOSS | WON |
| Round of 16 Round | Gail Lewis | Hoylake Central & Melrose B | 19-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20252 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Joe Lewis | Albany B | 21-9 | WIN | WON |
| Round of 32 Round | Brian Lussey | Port Sunlight Village & Works | 21-6 | WIN | LOST |
20242 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 Round | Ian Wilson | Hoylake Central & Melrose B | 21-6 | WIN | WON |
| Round of 16 Round | Brian Somerville | West Kirby Victoria | 21-13 | WIN | LOST |
20191 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Neil Sleeman | Heswall RBL | 21-14 | WIN | LOST |
20171 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 Round | *b Jamie Box | New Brighton Quarry Vikings B | 16-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20165 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 Round | Frank Leech Snr | Cammell Laird B | 21-9 | WIN | WON |
| Round of 16 Round | Walk Over | West Kirby Park | 21-0 | WIN | WON |
| Quarters Round | Joe Landsborough | Kendal | 21-10 | WIN | WON |
| Semi Final Round | * Ian Moxham | Heswall RBL | 21-17 | WIN | WON |
| Final Round | * Jamie Fitzpatrick | Tixall | 15-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20151 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 Round | John Wilkinson | Lord Napier | 21-11 | WIN | WON |
Cartwright Cup9 games · 6W
20252 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Maureen Percival | Hoylake Central & Melrose B | 21-14 | WIN | WON |
| Quarters Round | David Owen | Cammell Laird | 14-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20192 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 Round | Peter Challinor | Bromborough Pool | 21-16 | WIN | WON |
| Quarters Round | Jack Kiley | Heswall RBL | 16-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20175 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 Round | Roger Hamer | Bebington Park | 21-4 | WIN | WON |
| Round of 16 Round | Frank Heggarty | Upton Victory Hall B | 21-15 | WIN | WON |
| Quarters Round | * Fred Beacall | Albany | 21-18 | WIN | WON |
| Semi Final Round | * Dave Astle | Hoylake Central & Melrose | 21-15 | WIN | WON |
| Final Round | * Tony Cavanagh | Upton Victory Hall | 9-21 | LOSS | LOST |
Doctor Dawson Victory Cup5 games · 2W
20261 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 Round | Wayne Mcdermott | West Kirby Victoria | 20-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20251 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 Round | Dave Bromley | Upton Victory Hall B | 21-15 | WIN | LOST |
20241 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 Round | Gary Donaldson | Albany | 12-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20191 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Chris Halsey | Tixall | 9-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20161 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Malcolm Johnson | Hoylake Central | 21-16 | WIN | WON |
Stott Cup3 games · 2W
20251 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | John Ferguson | Bromborough Social | 21-11 | WIN | LOST |
20242 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Tony Lake | Bromborough Social | 21-6 | WIN | WON |
| Quarters Round | Katrina Lockwood | Albany | 18-21 | LOSS | LOST |
Frank Hurst Trophy3 games · 0W
20251 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Mary Fishwick | Hoylake Central & Melrose B | 12-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20241 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Jane Bradshaw | Hoylake Central & Melrose B | 14-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20161 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 Round | Dean Cullen | Hoylake Central B | 19-21 | LOSS | WON |
Sansom Cup3 games · 1W
20192 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarters Round | Steve Scott | New Brighton Quarry Vikings | 21-17 | WIN | WON |
| Semi Final Round | Dave Gilmore | Manor Road | 14-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20161 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarters Round | Kyle Gordan | Gladstone | 17-21 | LOSS | LOST |
Veterans Handicap1 games · 0W
20161 round
| Round | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary | Len Wheddon | 14-15 | LOSS |
Current Streak
3wins
On a hot run
Longest Win Run
5
Career best winning streak
Longest Loss Run
4
Career worst losing streak
Last 580% win rate
WWWLW
Last 1060% win rate↑ improving
WWWLWLWLWL
| Opponent | W | L | Total | Win % | Last Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Brook | 2 | 1 | 3 | 66.7% | 5/29/2026 |
| Steve Lyons | 1 | 2 | 3 | 33.3% | 8/9/2019 |
| Chris Kelly | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0% | 6/26/2026 |
| Lorraine Watkins | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 6/12/2026 |
| Katrina Lockwood | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0% | 8/22/2025 |
| Bob Hodgson | 2 | 0 | 2 | 100% | 8/4/2025 |
| Arthur Hall | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 7/18/2025 |
| Steven Jones | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 7/26/2024 |
| Robby Fitzpatrick | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0% | 8/30/2019 |
| Brian Somerville | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 7/1/2019 |
Biggest Win
Dave Bromley (+19)6/6/2025
Heaviest Defeat
b Peter Birch (-17)8/18/2017
Best Season
202665% · 20 matches
Worst Season
201747% · 19 matches
Form Arc (1st half → 2nd half)
52% → 57%improving
Avg Opponent Rating Faced
923114 known · 15 unknown
vs Strong Opponents (rating ≥ 1000)
13-2633% win rate
vs Weak Opponents (rating < 1000)
50-2567% win rate
By Division
League 270-58 (55%)
League 10-1 (0%)
League 10%
0W·1L·1 played
League 254.7%
70W·58L·128 played
Debut
Apr 22, 2016
Latest
Aug 14, 2026
Seasons Active
8 (10.3 yr span)
Matches / Season
16.1 (129 total)
Seasons
20162017201820192022202420252026