Cricket thumb|Epsom Cricket Club ground The earliest reference to cricket being played in the town is from 1711 and Epsom Cricket Club is thought to have been founded in around 1800. During the early 19th century, matches appear to have taken place on the Downs and also at Stamford Green on Epsom Common. By 1860, the club had established a new ground on Woodcote Road, on land belonging to Edward Richard Northey, and plays its home games there today.
cricket thumb|epsom cricket club ground the earliest reference to cricket being played in the town is from 1711 and epsom cricket club is thought to have been founded in around 1800 during the early 19th century matches appear to have taken place on the downs and also at stamford green on epsom common by 1860 the club had established a new ground on woodcote road on land belonging to edward richard northey and plays its home games there today