Cricket
Local Cricket at Alfold Sports Council Social Club
Alfold Cricket Club is a valued part of the Alfold Sports community, offering traditional village cricket in a friendly and competitive setting. Playing at the Recreation Ground, the club competes within the historic I’Anson Cup Competitions, one of the South East’s best-known village cricket structures.
Cricket has long been part of village sporting life, and Alfold Cricket Club continues that tradition as an important section of the wider Alfold Sports community. The club’s 1st XI competes in the respected I’Anson Cup Competitions, a long-established league structure with clubs drawn from Surrey, Hampshire and Sussex.
Key Information
Club: Alfold Cricket Club
Main Team: Alfold CC 1st XI
Ground: Alfold Recreation Ground
League: I’Anson Cup Competitions
Founded: 1901 (league structure)
Region: Surrey, Hampshire & Sussex
About Alfold Cricket Club
Based at the Recreation Ground in Alfold, the club provides the opportunity for players and supporters to enjoy local competitive cricket in a classic village-club setting. As part of the wider sports ground, cricket at Alfold sits alongside other traditional summer sports and contributes to the strong community atmosphere that defines the club.
Whether you are a player, supporter, returning cricketer or simply interested in local sport, Alfold Cricket Club offers:
- Traditional village cricket in a competitive league setting
- A welcoming and sociable club environment
- The chance to represent Alfold in historic local competition
- A connection to the wider Alfold Sports and Social Club community
League & Competition
Alfold Cricket Club competes within the I’Anson Cup Competitions, a historic village cricket structure founded in 1901 and widely recognised as the oldest continuously operating village league in England. The competition includes clubs from across Surrey, Hampshire and Sussex and is organised into multiple divisions.
This gives Alfold Cricket Club a strong place within the traditional local cricket scene, offering structured seasonal competition while maintaining the community-focused atmosphere that village cricket is known for.
Competition Format
Saturday League: Main seasonal competition
Sunday Women’s League: Growing the game
Evening Knockouts: Midweek cup competitions
A Traditional Village Summer Sport
Cricket remains one of the great traditional summer sports in rural Surrey and Sussex, and Alfold Cricket Club continues that heritage in the heart of the village. Playing home matches at the Recreation Ground, the club takes part in the I’Anson Cup Competitions, a long-running village cricket competition that has been part of South East sporting life for well over a century.
For Alfold, cricket is not just about fixtures — it is part of the wider identity of the village sports ground and its long-standing sporting culture. Whether you’re an experienced player or simply enjoy the atmosphere of local village cricket, there’s always a warm welcome at Alfold.
Everyone is Welcome
Whether you’re here for sport, socialising or community events, there’s always a warm welcome waiting for you.