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 19

Division 1:- Turks Head Sinners, despite losing to Colly Wobblers remain top on points difference; Steve Feller (12) and Mike Unsworth (18) top scored for the winners and Steve Pilkington added 13 to the Sinners score. Despite 22 points and a full house from Darren Martin, Newburgh Lions lost to Delph Tavern, for whom Tom Evans scored 19, Paul McAteer 18 and Sue Perks 13. Greyhound, thanks to 16 points from Ritchie Venner and Peter Gateley overcame Turks Head Saints, for whom Charles Johnson scored 21. The results of these games remained the same on handicap.

Division 2:- Rugby Hounds remain top on points difference after their win over Hayfield Gang; Colin MacDonald (13) and Eric Lupton (17) top scored for Rugby Hounds. Scarecrows are still second after beating Benchwarmers, for whom Rob Green and Andy Milne both scored 15; Barry Marshall (17), Janet Crompton and Magnus Brass 13 each, led the scoring for Scarecrows. The results of these games were reversed on handicap. Ormskirk Theatre Company drew with Helenians but won on handicap; Gordon Richards scored 12 for the home side and Mike Flaherty scored 13 for Helenians

Posted by Mike Unsworth 03/03/2026

President's Trophy

Ormskirk finished second after the final night of matches. In the first match Warrington were beaten 52-46. Pat Gibson scored 23 which included a full house of answering all of his eight questions. In the second match champions Liverpool were beaten 53-51 (their first and only defeat). Pat again achieved a full house in his 21 points. Full results and final table are here.

Posted by David Hodgson 27/02/2026

Highlights Week 18

Division 1:- Turks Head Sinners, all of whose players scored in double figures led by Bill Gerrard (16) and Peter Duffy (15), remain top after their win over Turks Head Saints for whom Charles Johnson scored 15. An impressive 25 points from Darren Martin assured Newburgh Lions’ win over Colly Wobblers, for whom Roy Atherton scored 12. Delph Tavern won their first game of the year when they overcame Greyhound; Tom Evans (17) and Paul McAteer (13) top scored for the winners, while Ritchie Venner and Brian Farrimond both added 12 to Greyhound’s score. The results of these games remained the same on Handicap.

Division 2:- In the top of the table clash, Scarecrows emerged victorious over Rugby Hounds but remain second on points difference, thanks to 14 points each from Barry Marshall and Janet Crompton; Colin MacDonald (15) and Tony Robinson (13) top scored for Rugby Hounds. Ormskirk Theatre Company beat Hayfield Gang; Gordon Richards scored 20 for the winners and Martin Burke scored 14 for Hayfield. 13 points each from Alf Westwell and Mike Flaherty assured Helenians win over Benchwarmers. The results of these games remained the same on Handicap.

Posted by Mike Unsworth 24/02/2026

MIMIR Trophy Ormskirk

Pat Gibson (Colly Wobblers) retained the Ormskirk title. He now has a record eleven titles. Runner-up was Charles Johnson (Turks Head Saints). Eric Lupton (Rugby Hounds) and Dave Waddilove (Turks Head Sinners) completed the line-up for the Final. Full details here.

Posted by David Hodgson 17/02/2026

Merseyside Challenge Cup

In their fourth match Colly Wobblers beat Ringers (Warrington) 54-52 with all eight players scoring in double figures, guest player Charles Johnson scoring 17 and Mike Unsworth 15.

With one match night remaining Colly Wobblers are one of four teams heading the table on 13 points.

Posted by David Hodgson 15/02/2026

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