The B&D website is a haven for people who like stats. For each fixture they have a ‘view match insights’ section, which is produced using AI from the information they hold. Below is today’s match preview & below that is my match report, for you to compare.
The upcoming match in the Triples Section 4 league on 17/05/25 at 10:00 will feature Downton Bustards facing off against Ringwood B at the Downton venue. Historically, these two teams have not played against each other in the league. In terms of recent form, the Downton Bustards have had a mixed performance with a draw (32-1) against Downton Dragons and a loss (42-2) to West Moors Bees. On the other hand, Ringwood B secured a win (32-1) against Knyveton Kestrels but faced a defeat (48-2) against Fordingbridge Flyers. Looking at the current standings, Ringwood B holds the 6th position having played 2 matches, won 1, and lost 1 with a score difference of -10. They have accumulated 4 points with a winning percentage of 50.0 and points per game of 2.00. Downton Bustards, on the other hand, are positioned 8th, having played 2 matches, secured 0 wins, and 1 draw, with a score difference of -17. They have 3 points, with a winning percentage of 25.0 and points per game of 1.50. Based on the current form and standings, Ringwood B is considered the favourite to win the upcoming match against Downton Bustards. The prediction percentage favours Ringwood B with a higher likelihood of securing a victory.
Another lovely day for bowls on our vastly improved green, which is playing really well. Ringwood are trying to give lots of different people a game this season & credit to them for doing so, as this policy is clearly effecting the strength of their team.
Rink 1 – Tony, Paul & Geoff who won 23-9. Having lost the first end, the boys woke up & led 5-4 after 7 ends. A run of 6 ends in a row which included a 5, a 4, 2×3’s & a 1, increased the lead to 22-4 after 13 ends. A quiet finish saw us win 10 ends in total & the match 23-9. A very good display from our A-Team.
Rink 2 – Dibbie, Ann & Ivan who won 22-5. A 3 on the first end set the tone, as we then won 12 of the remaining ends, picked up 1’s & 2’s with a 4 thrown in. Our visitors won 5 ends, taking 1 shot each time. An excellent performance, well played.
Match score Downton 45 v 14 Ringwood. Downton 6 points, Ringwood 0 points. We are now in the top half of the table & have a +4 shot difference.
Next week we are off to Fordingbridge to play the flyers, who are top of the league!
The upcoming match in the Triples Section 4 league on 17/05/25 at 10:00 will feature Downton Bustards facing off against Ringwood B at the Downton venue. Historically, these two teams have not played against each other in the league. In terms of recent form, the Downton Bustards have had a mixed performance with a draw (32-1) against Downton Dragons and a loss (42-2) to West Moors Bees. On the other hand, Ringwood B secured a win (32-1) against Knyveton Kestrels but faced a defeat (48-2) against Fordingbridge Flyers. Looking at the current standings, Ringwood B holds the 6th position having played 2 matches, won 1, and lost 1 with a score difference of -10. They have accumulated 4 points with a winning percentage of 50.0 and points per game of 2.00. Downton Bustards, on the other hand, are positioned 8th, having played 2 matches, secured 0 wins, and 1 draw, with a score difference of -17. They have 3 points, with a winning percentage of 25.0 and points per game of 1.50. Based on the current form and standings, Ringwood B is considered the favourite to win the upcoming match against Downton Bustards. The prediction percentage favours Ringwood B with a higher likelihood of securing a victory.
Another lovely day for bowls on our vastly improved green, which is playing really well. Ringwood are trying to give lots of different people a game this season & credit to them for doing so, as this policy is clearly effecting the strength of their team.
Rink 1 – Tony, Paul & Geoff who won 23-9. Having lost the first end, the boys woke up & led 5-4 after 7 ends. A run of 6 ends in a row which included a 5, a 4, 2×3’s & a 1, increased the lead to 22-4 after 13 ends. A quiet finish saw us win 10 ends in total & the match 23-9. A very good display from our A-Team.
Rink 2 – Dibbie, Ann & Ivan who won 22-5. A 3 on the first end set the tone, as we then won 12 of the remaining ends, picked up 1’s & 2’s with a 4 thrown in. Our visitors won 5 ends, taking 1 shot each time. An excellent performance, well played.
Match score Downton 45 v 14 Ringwood. Downton 6 points, Ringwood 0 points. We are now in the top half of the table & have a +4 shot difference.
Next week we are off to Fordingbridge to play the flyers, who are top of the league!
Ivan Buss
17 May 2025.
