Audlem CC
Est. 1965 · The Gorse Croft · Audlem
Friendly, inclusive village cricket on one of Cheshire’s most scenic grounds — league Saturdays, Sunday friendlies, and a bar open on match days.
NSSCL · 2026
1st XI and 2nd XI — Audlem highlighted. Updated 21 Sep 2026.
NSSCL Division 3
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | D | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leek | 22 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 377 |
| 2 | Porthill Park | 22 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 358 |
| 3 | Ashcombe Park | 22 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 330 |
| 4 | Barlaston | 22 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 317 |
| 5 | Bagnall Norton | 22 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 306 |
| 6 | Moddershall | 22 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 305 |
| 7 | Oakamoor | 22 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 279 |
| 8 | Audley | 22 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 250 |
| 9 | Audlem Us | 22 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 233 |
| 10 | Longton | 22 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 179 |
| 11 | Norton-in-Hales | 22 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 157 |
| 12 | Church Eaton | 22 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 130 |
NSSCL Division 8
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | D | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caverswall | 18 | 12 | 1 | — | 331 |
| 2 | J G Meakin | 18 | 9 | 3 | — | 308 |
| 3 | Stone SP | 18 | 5 | 2 | — | 264 |
| 4 | Audlem Us | 18 | 5 | 3 | — | 263 |
| 5 | Ashcombe Park | 18 | 3 | 4 | — | 229 |
| 6 | Congleton | 18 | 7 | 3 | — | 227 |
| 7 | Wistaston Village | 18 | 3 | 5 | — | 180 |
| 8 | Newcastle & Hartshill | 18 | 2 | 6 | — | 170 |
| 9 | Church Eaton | 18 | 2 | 10 | — | 147 |
| 10 | Cheadle | 18 | 1 | 12 | — | 81 |
Come down for an afternoon at The Gorse Croft. Match-day bar, snacks, seating all round the ground — one of the best places in South Cheshire to watch cricket.
A rural ground on the edge of Audlem, ringed by Cheshire fields. Recent investment includes dedicated female changing, a new score-box and digital scoreboard.
Gorse Croft Farm, Bunsley Bank, Audlem, Cheshire CW3 0HS
From Nantwich: A529 to Hankelow, left at the White Lion, follow signs toward Bunsley Bank. Ground through the field gate on the left (~150 yards).
From Audlem: A525 toward Woore, left at Chapel End toward Hankelow, then left to Bunsley Bank.
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Open in Google MapsPhotos from match days at The Gorse Croft — many shared on the club’s Facebook page.
League cricket on Saturdays, friendlies on Sundays — a game for every level.
Saturday league. NSSCL Division 3 — see the table.
Saturday league. NSSCL Division 8 — see the table.
Friendly cricket, mostly at home through the summer.
Open on home match days — drinks, snacks, and a seat with a view of the square. Spectators welcome.
Bar detailsPresentation evening, AGM, winter nets and club socials — the diary beyond Saturday cricket.
See the diaryThe fan corner — show up, make noise, back the club from the bank at The Gorse Croft.
Join the UltrasMatch reports from AudlemOnline and the Stoke Sentinel.
Sunday’s planned trip to Springhill was called off, then a home game against Macclesfield was squeezed in under the weather.
Both league sides went down narrowly, while Sunday’s XI edged a high-scoring game at The Gorse Croft.
The solitary success of the weekend came from the Sunday XI in the annual President’s Day game.
Audlem declared on 190-9 then bowled Longton seconds out for 82. — Stoke Sentinel
Topping took 3-17 then hit 65 in a nine-wicket win over Norton in Hales seconds. — Stoke Sentinel
A home defeat delayed the Division Four title, with Audlem already promoted. — Stoke Sentinel
More on AudlemOnline and the Stoke Sentinel cricket pages.
Email the club and we’ll get you sorted. Ask us about training or net sessions — we’re a friendly, welcoming and fun club.
Local businesses helping keep cricket going at The Gorse Croft — thank you.
