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21 Apr 2024
Horspath make low-key return to action

Horspath began their pre-season build-up with a brace of friendlies against local rivals Oxford on Saturday. The 1st XI went down to a 10-run defeat in a low-scoring encounter at the Oxford University Press Sports Ground. A good performance with the ... [ Read more ]

21 Apr 2024
Horspath away to Witney Mills in Airey Cup

Horspath 3rd will open the defence of their Airey Cup crown with a trip to Witney Mills in the round of 16 on Sunday, May 19. The side, who lifted the trophy with a spectacular eight-wicket win over Banbury 3rd in the final at Didcot last year, are a... [ Read more ]

13 Apr 2024
Village Cup tie switched to Horspath

Horspath's Voneus Village Cup first-round tie against Minster Lovell on Sunday, April 28 has been moved to the Recreation Ground. The switch has taken place at Minster's request due to their Wash Meadow ground being susceptible to getting very damp e... [ Read more ]

11 Apr 2024
Horspath women seek players for exciting season

Horspath women are looking to recruit players as they prepare to break new ground on two fronts in an exciting summer of cricket. Formed in 2019, the team will compete in Home Counties Women's League Division 3 South for the first time this season an... [ Read more ]

03 Apr 2024
Scorers wanted for Horspath matches

Horspath are keen to recruit scorers for all teams throughout the club. With men's, women's, and youth sides there is a range of opportunities to get involved. Suitable for all ages, those interested in the role should be computer literate while an i... [ Read more ]

31 Mar 2024
Ground Working Parties April 6 & 7

A reminder that the club are holding Ground Working Parties next weekend, Saturday, April 6 and 7. There is a host of jobs that need doing on the Recreation Ground, in the clubroom and in the changing rooms ahead of the first game of the season on Sa... [ Read more ]

16 Mar 2024
Max Eason

The date for Max's funeral is Tuesday, April 9. It will take place at the North Oxfordshire Crematorium and Memorial at 2pm followed by the wake at Horspath Cricket Club. The address for North Oxford Crematorium is Banbury Road, Tackley, Kidlington O... [ Read more ]

12 Mar 2024
Memories of Max

Former team-mate Stuart Earp recalls some special moments alongside his skipper Max Eason Max Eason was a big man. Not just in stature (and to a short-arse like myself he appeared huge), but in life generally. I had the privilege of playing under hi... [ Read more ]

05 Mar 2024
Max Eason

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that the club announce the death of Max Eason. Max passed away suddenly on Saturday aged 76 while out on a walk in the village of Brill where he lived. To put it quite simply Max was 'Mr Horspath'. A big man... [ Read more ]

16 Feb 2024
Horspath away to Minster in Village Cup

HORSPATH will open the defence of their Oxfordshire regional title in the Voneus Village Cup with a potentially tricky tie at Minster Lovell in the first round on Sunday, April 28. Having been crowned county champions for the second time in three yea... [ Read more ]