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

President's Trophy

Ormskirk won both matches in defence of their title, beating Wirral 52-42, then Southport & Formby 55-36. In the first match John Wilson scored 18 including a full house of all his own questions. In the second match all players scored double figures led by Pat Gibson who scored 19.

Posted by David Hodgson 24/10/2025

Handicap Cup Round 1

Benchwarmers began with a 10 point start on Ormskirk Theatre Company which was overcome at the end of round 8 and hence led to a 9th round which Ormskirk Theatre Company won; Gordon Richards (15) and Alan Thompson (14) scored well for the eventual winners while Rob Green (13) did likewise for Benchwarmers. Newburgh Lions overcame Rugby Hounds 8 point start, winning by 2; Darren Martin’s impressive 25 points played a significant part in their victory and Eric Lupton scored 15 for Rugby Hounds. Delph Tavern were unable to pull back Hayfield Gang’s 13 point start, in the end losing by 17; Rob Jones (18) top scored for the winners and Paul McAteer scored 15 for the Delph. Greyhound gave Turks Head Sinners a 4 point start and caught them after round 8, they went on to win in round 9 despite Peter Duffy scoring 14 for the Sinners. Turks Head Saints had a 4 point start on Colly Wobblers but ran out clear winners by 17 points thanks mainly to an excellent 24 points from Charles Johnson. Helenians began with a 2 point start on Scarecrows and extended it to a 10 point win; Bob Foster (14) topped the scoring for the winners while Barry Marshall added 17 to Scarecrow’s score. 

Posted by Mike Unsworth 21/10/2025

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
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