Ormskirk Quiz League

A member of the Merseyside Quiz Leagues

Welcome

The Ormskirk Quiz League celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019-2020.

The 2025-2026 season began on Monday September 8 with all twelve teams playing each other in one division.

A Handicap League will also be based on these results.

Two divisions will be formed post Christmas.

The Don Liptrot Trophy, a handicap knockout, will run throughout the season.

A Pairs competition will be held as part of a Presentation Evening at the Stanley Arms on Monday March 30.

Most teams are on the lookout for new players and spectators are welcome at all matches.

News

Highlights Week 10

Colly Wobblers regained top spot after their victory over Ormskirk Theatre Company. 15 points from Paul McAteer was instrumental in Delph Tavern’s victory over Helenians, for whom Alf Westwell scored 15. Despite 13 points from Charles Johnson and 12 from Barbara Flaherty, Turks Head Saints lost to Greyhound, for whom John Wilson scored 16 and as a result Greyhound move into second place. Darren Martin’s 19 points greatly helped Newburgh Lions overcome Scarecrows, for whom Barry Marshall scored 15. The results of these games were reversed when handicaps were applied. 15 points from Eric Lupton and 12 from Colin MacDonald earned Rugby Hounds a comfortable win over Turks Head Sinners, who drop to fourth place. Despite 17 points from Rob Green, Benchwarmers lost to Hayfield Gang who won their first match of the season. The results of these two games remained the same on handicap. Only two points separate the top six teams so anyone of them could win the league especially Delph Tavern who have a game in hand.

Posted by Mike Unsworth 18/11/2025

Close Finishes

With two weeks of matches remaining, two points separate the top six teams in the Pre Christmas League table.

In the Pre Christmas Handicap League table one point separates the top four teams.

There is also one postponed match still to be played.

Posted by David Hodgson 15/11/2025

Merseyside Challenge Cup

Colly Wobblers lost to Casablanca (S&F) 47-49 in the latest night of matches. They gained one bonus point for a defeat by four points or fewer. Guest player Charles Johnson top scored with 17.

Posted by David Hodgson 15/11/2025

Highlights Week 9

Turks Head Sinners are now top after their convincing win over Colly Wobblers who slip to third on points difference; Peter Duffy (20) and Bill Gerrard (16) top scored for the winners while Roy Atherton and Mike Unsworth each scored 12 for the losers. Turks Head Saints move to second place after beating Delph Tavern, thanks to 19 points from Charles Johnson; Sue Perks (13) and Paul McAteer (12) top scored for the Delph. 16 points from Gordon Richards earned Ormskirk Theatre Company a win over Hayfield Gang, for whom Rob Jones scored 18. Greyhound, for whom John Wilson scored 20 and Brian Farrimond 12, overcame Rugby Hounds; David Hodgson scored 15 and Colin MacDonald 13 for the losers. The results of these games were unchanged when handicaps were applied. 13 points each from Janet Crompton and Barry Marshall saw Scarecrows victorious over Benchwarmers, for whom Rob Green also scored 13. 18 points from Darren Martin and 17 from Jim Maloney assured Newburgh Lions’ win over Helenians, for whom Mike Flaherty scored 12. The handicap results of these latter two games were both draws.

Posted by Mike Unsworth 11/11/2025

President’s Shield

Ormskirk won one and lost one of their matches on the second night. Warrington were beaten 49-31, all players in double figures led by Eric Lupton with 18. Liverpool 2a won a close match 49-45. Alan Thompson top scored with 14, well supported by Eric Lupton with 13.

Posted by David Hodgson 06/11/2025

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