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 will begin 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

President's Shield

Ormskirk began the defence of their title with one win and one draw. Liverpool 2a were beaten 51-45, Eric Lupton scored 20 and David Hodgson, on debut, scored 12. The match against Wirral finished with each team on 46, Eric Lupton scoring 16 and David Hodgson 13.

Posted by David Hodgson 16/10/2025

Highlights Week 6

Colly Wobblers remain top and unbeaten after their win over Newburgh Lions, for whom Jim Maloney scored 14; Pat Gibson (18) and Roy Atherton (12) top scored for the winners. 17 points from Peter Duffy and 13 each from Bill Gerrard, Francis Williams and Arthur Heyes earned Turks Head Sinners a convincing win over Ormskirk Theatre Company. Despite 14 points from Colin MacDonald and 15 from David Hodgson, Rugby Hounds lost narrowly to Helenians, for whom Bob Foster scored 13. 17 points from Sue Perks and 14 from Paul McAteer saw Delph Tavern victorious over Hayfield Gang; Delph Tavern remain unbeaten. Greyhound, thanks to 19 points from Ritchie Venner and 16 each from Lynne Ashcroft and Mal Collier won the day against Benchwarmers.   Despite 15 points from Barbara Flaherty and 14 from Charles Johnson, Turks Head Saints lost to Scarecrows; Janet Crompton (14), Barry Marshall (13) and Magnus Brass (12) scored well for the winners.

The results of all these games remained the same on handicap.

Posted by Mike Unsworth 14/10/2025

Merseyside Challenge Cup

In the first round of matches Colly Wobblers beat Exiles (Liverpool) 46-32. Pat Gibson scored 22 and Mike Unsworth 16.

Posted by David Hodgson 12/10/2025

Highlights Week 5

Colly Wobblers remain top and unbeaten after their win over Helenians, for whom Bob Foster scored 13; Steve Feller (13), Andy McGowan (12) and Mike Unsworth (14) led the scoring for the winners. 18 points each from Jim Maloney and Darren Martin, saw Newburgh Lions home in their match against Hayfield Gang for whom Matt Cochrane scored 16 and Rob Jones 15.  Despite 17 points from Barry Marshall and 15 from Janet Crompton, Scarecrows lost to Turks Head Sinners, for whom Bill Gerrard scored an impressive 21 points and Tony Spark 12. 18 points from Rob Green couldn’t prevent Benchwarmers losing to Delph Tavern; Tom Evans (14) and 12 each from Sue Perks and Paul McAteer earned Delph the win.  The results of all these matches were reversed on handicap. 15 points from Charles Johnson and 12 from Kevin Walton earned Turks Head Saints a win over Rugby Hounds, for whom Eric Lupton scored 16 and Colin MacDonald 15; as a result the Saints remain in second place. 15 points from Mal Collier and 13 from Brian Farrimond helped Greyhound beat Ormskirk Theatre Company for whom Gordon Richards scored 16. The results of these latter two games were the same when handicaps were applied.

Posted by Mike Unsworth 07/10/2025

Highlights Week 4

In the top of the table clash, Colly Wobblers, thanks to 17 points from Pat Gibson and 18 from Mike Unsworth, overcame Turks Head Saints, for whom Kevin Walton scored 13 and Charles Johnson 12. 17 points from Alf Westwell an 13 from Bob Foster earned Helenians a win over Hayfield Gang.  A very impressive 25 points from Paul McAteer and 18 from Sue Perks earned Delph Tavern a win over Ormskirk Theatre Company for whom Alan Thompson scored 18. 19 points from Bill Gerrard and16 from Peter Duffy earned Turks Head Sinners a win over Greyhound for whom Ritchie Venner scored18 and Brian Farrimond 13.  The results of all these matches remained unchanged after handicaps were applied.   A remarkable 29 points from Darren Martin saw Newburgh Lions victorious over Benchwarmers. Despite 17 points from Janet Crompton, Scarecrows lost to Rugby Hounds; Eric Lupton (14) and David Hodgson (17) top scored for the winners. The results of these latter two games were reversed on handicap however.

Posted by Mike Unsworth 01/10/2025
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