Stokesley Pool League 2025/26 Week 4: Kirkby B back on top, Sports A win a 5–4 classic and Nunthorpe Rec stay in the chase. Lee Murphy leads the stats after Week 4.
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Week 4 delivered tension, comebacks and movement at the top of the table. Doubles shaped the flow of the night. Kirkby B produced a 7–2 win over Ayton, while Nunthorpe Rec continued their impressive debut season. Sports A overturned a 0–3 deficit to edge Kirkby A in a final-frame decider.
Kirkby B 7 – 2 Ayton
Doubles: 2 – 1 | Singles: 5 – 1
A dominant display from the reigning champions. Kirkby B took the doubles advantage before powering through the singles with composed finishes from Lee Murphy, Ian McGreevy and Brian Dea. This fixture also featured a family storyline, as Ian McGreevy faced both his brother and nephew in competitive play (much to the disappointment of his mum)
Nunthorpe Rec 6 – 3 Sports B
Doubles: 1 – 2 | Singles: 5 – 1
Sports B edged the doubles 2–1, but Nunthorpe Rec stormed the singles with a 5–1 turnaround. James Hartley, Peter Fields and Gary Fields led the comeback, showing why Nunthorpe are already one of the most consistent sides in the league in only their first season.
Sports A 5 – 4 Kirkby A
Doubles: 0 – 3 | Singles: 5 – 1
A dramatic contest and the only match to reach a deciding frame. Kirkby A swept the doubles to lead 3–0, but Sports A fought back in the singles. A key moment saw Jordan Phillips pot a difficult black at an angle to keep Sports A alive, before Matthew Brown won the deciding frame at 4–4 to complete the comeback.
Player of the Week
Lee Murphy (Kirkby B)
Outstanding across both formats. Lee won his singles and his doubles frame in the 7–2 win over Ayton and now sits top of the overall player statistics for the season, leading the league in consistency and win percentage.
Week 4 Talking Points
Doubles proved crucial again, especially in Sports A vs Kirkby A.
Sports A overturned a 0–3 deficit to win 5–4 in the final singles frame.
Kirkby B delivered their best performance of the season so far.
Family battle at Kirkby B as Ian McGreevy faced his brother and nephew.
Nunthorpe Rec are now second and continue to impress in their debut season.
Lee Murphy tops the stats rankings after Week 4.
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A Modern Hub for Our League
The new website has been designed from the ground up to be the definitive resource for our players and followers. It’s now faster, easier to navigate, and fully responsive, meaning it looks great on your phone, tablet, or desktop computer. Here, you’ll find everything you need for the season, including:
- Full Fixture Lists
- Weekly Results & Match Reports
- Up-to-date League Tables
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A Custom Feature: The Live Match Countdown
One of the standout features of the new site is a custom-built Match Countdown Timer, developed by John specifically for our league. This isn’t an off-the-shelf widget; it’s a bespoke WordPress plugin tailored to our schedule.
- Always Accurate: The timer automatically detects the next fixture and begins counting down, so you always know when the next match is.
- Live Updates: See the days, hours, minutes, and seconds tick down in real-time. It even displays a “Match is Live!” message on game nights.
- Seamless Integration: The timer’s sleek, dark design fits perfectly with the new website’s professional look and feel.
We invite everyone to explore the new website and get ready for a fantastic season of pool!