First XI Sefton Park 216 for 7 dec. (55 overs) C Bellis 77, J Rigers 21, P Horton 63, M Young 22 Sutton (St Helens) 169 for 9 (47 overs) D Singhvi 3 for 58, T Spilsbury 3 for 42S Rustum 2 for 18 Match drawn Second XI Rainford248 for 8 dec. (44 overs) R Bhardwaj 2 for 47S Khan 3 for 68 Sefton Park 221 all out (39. 1 overs) L Connolly 125, J Vinu 25 C Melia 20 Rainford won by 27 runs Third XI Sefton Park 144 all out (37.4 overs) J Whittaker 30, J Orme 31 Liverpool 148 for 2 (39

Sefton Park Cricket Club are delighted to confirm that talented all-rounder Leo Spilsbury has returned to Croxteth Drive. A talented left-arm seamer and dependable middle-order batter, Leo, 20, came through the junior ranks at Sefton Park before joining the Lancashire County Cricket Club Pathway, and went on to represent the Red Rose across multiple age groups, including appearances for both the U18s and Lancashire's Second XI. Leo Spilsbury At club level, Leo most recently r

First XI Ainsdale 148 all out (40 overs) J Dixon 2 for 43, D Sanghvi 4 for 24, M Kelly 2 for 30, T Spilsbury 2 for 32 Sefton Park 149 for 8 (37.1 overs) H Khan 27, C Bellis 21, T Spilsbury 32 not out M Kelly 26 Sefton Park won by 2 wickets Second XI Sefton Park 198 all out (47.5 overs) S Aitchison 46, P Ostler 69 not out, Wavertree 179 for 8 (43 overs) J Lavery 2 for 24, C Melia 4 for 34, Match drawn Third XI Hightown St Marys 55 all out (26.3 overs) M Boyns 2 for 8, A Nichol

Sefton 2XI are out of the Chester Cup after defeat to Wallasey. Wallasey scored 281-7 from their 40 overs, built around Martin Williams' 103. Robin Brown took 3-45. It was always going to be a tough ask but when Will Miles took 5-27 and Sefton slumped to 44-5 it was all but impossible; Tom Rushton scored 63 but Sefton could only muster 157 all out. Two contrasting draws for the Sunday teams. Sefton Sunday AWXI scored 256-8d (Raj Bhardwaj 110) but didn't come very close to for

First XI Sefton Park 122 all out (51 overs) H Khan 25, T Spilsbury 19, J Dixon 26 not out Northop Hall 126 for 6 (35.5 overs) J Dixon 2 for 23, D Sanghvi 3 for 32 Northop Hall won by 4 wickets Second XI Sefton Park 185 for 8 dec. (45 overs) J Vinu 48, T Rushton 25, S Parkinson 39, P Ostler 31 not out Newton le Willows 186 for 6 (37.2 overs) P Ostler 2 for 44, D Cuthbert 2 for 27 Newton le Wilows won by 4 wickets. Third XI Liverpool 121 all out (31.4 overs) M Boyns 3 for 28, F

Skipper Alex Woods hit 153 for his 3rd XI Sunday Premier League side in their home match against South Liverpool. Alex shared an opening partnership of 227 with Neil Lester (47) allowing Sefton to declare on 256-2 off 43 overs. It is thought that Alex's innings is the 11th highest individual score in Sefton's history while the partnership is the fourth highest. Frustratingly South Liverpool held on for the draw as they finished on 182-7 off 40 overs. Navi Singh took 3-25. Ale

Sefton Park Cricket Club played its 16th annual Summer Solstice Cricket Match beginning at 4.43am on, Sunday, June 21. Spectators watched as the cricketers faced off at sunrise at the start of the longest day of the year. The inaugural 20 over match, which was played in 2010 to celebrate the club's 150th anniversary, was the brainchild of former player Robin Surtees. The match has now become an annual fixture - and this year the weather was well and truly in the club's favour

First XI Sefton Park 106 all out (61.3 overs) T Spilsbury 38, A Taylor 22 Southport and Birkdale 111 for 2 (16.1 overs) J Dixon 2 for 30 Southport and Birkdale won by 8 wickets Second XI Formby 272 for 3 dec. (40 overs) M Kelly 3 for 66 Sefton Park 178 for 8 (50 overs) J Rogers 59, S Aitchison 27, A Aitchison 28 not out Match drawn Third XI Sefton Park 202 for 3 dec.(38 overs) J Daniels 40, T Wilkinson 67, J Whittaker 48 not out Hightown St Marys 125 for 5 (50 overs) I Dawes

The Second Annual SPCC Club Night THIS Friday 19 June From 5.30pm Expect food, live music, DJ, stalls and games. Tickets £10 / Family £25 - available via the Payments Section on Spond We are also having an auction of promises - see what tickles your fancy here: https://app.galabid.com/seftonparkcricket/items

Sefton 2XI moved into the Chester Cup semi-finals with victory over Birkenhead Park this afternoon. Rob Supria blasted 84 from 61 balls and skipper Tom Rushton 82 as Sefton racked up 274-7 from their 40 overs. Park needed a good start if they were going to get close and Ronan Brady took 5-31 to prevent that - reducing the visitors to 53-5. Ultimately, Birkenhead were bowled out for 158 in the 29th over. Rob Supria, left, and skipper Tom Rushton shared a second wicket partners

First XI Colwyn Bay 217 for 8 dec. (55 overs) H Zubair 2 for 35, T Spilsbury 4 for 65, C Melia 2 for 33 Sefton Park 201 for 6 (46 overs) J Rogers 26, P Horton 52, S Rustum 25T Spilsbury 23 not out, D Singvi 20 not out Match drawn Second XI Sefton Park 215 for 5 dec.(45 overs) C Bellis 105 not out, T Rushton 42, L Connolly 32 Colwyn Bay 165 all out (40.2 overs) R Brady 3 for 38, A Aitchison 2 for 27, C Bellis 2 for 8 Sefton Park won by 50 runs Third XI Ormskirk 100 all out (40

Alex Woods' Sunday XI hosted Newton-le-Willows for a 3rd XI Premier League clash with the visitors winning the toss and inserting the home side. Abhishek Salibindla (38) top scored but there were contributions throughout the innings from Hamza Maqbool (37), Venu Sivasubramaniam (30), Jonathan Dopson (28no) and James Orme (22) allowing Sefton to reach 189 all out from 37 overs. Newton's reply looked well in control but they collapsed after a strong start with Theo Archer (3-30

First XI Sefton Park 103 all out (38.2 overs) S Rustum 64 Highfield 107 for 7 (31.3 overs) H Zubair 3 for 56, D Singhvi 2 for 23 Highfield won by 3 wickets Second XI Sefton Park 229 for 5 dec. (42 overs) J Vinu 84, C Bellis 37, T Rushton 26, S Aitchison 44 not out Wigan 94 all out (42.3 overs) M Kelly 3 for 26, C Bellis 3 for 23, P Ostler 2 for 15 Sefton Park won by 135 runs Third XI Sefton Park 159 all out (43.5 overs) J Whittaker 19, J Daniels 19, R Brady 23, F Spragg 24 Fo

Sefton's defence of the Ray Tyler Cup fell at the first hurdle with defeat at Northop Hall. The hosts posted 235-5 from 40 overs; Michael Kelly (3-20) was the pick of Sefton's bowlers. Three wickets in 10 balls left Sefton's response at 33-4 and from there they couldn't challenge the total, ultimately closing on 142-6. Sarhad Rustom scored 33, Adam Taylor 29* and Dan Cuthbert 22*. At Croxteth Drive, Sefton Park Women entertained Leigh in the Thunder Cup. A composite team of f

First XI Sefton Park 233 for 5 dec. (55 overs) H Khan 62, J Rogers 30, P Horton 34, S Rustum 44, H Zubair 24 not out Sutton (St Helens) 171 all out (41.3 overs) J Dixon 3 for 46, T Spilsbury 4 for 68, C Melia 2 for 22 Sefton Park won by 62 runs Second XI Rainford 138 all out (38 overs) M Kelly 3 for 65, A Nicholas 2 for 15, S Khan 4 for 10 Sefton Park 126 all out (37 overs) R Supria 23, M Kelly 23 not out, B Lester 21 Rainford won by 12 runs Third XI Sefton Park 129 all out (

On the hottest day of the year so far Alex Woods' XI headed up the coast to Trafalgar Road to play Southport and Birkdale. Zaid Hashim (3-15) and Venu Sivasubramaniam (3-8) were the pick of the bowlers as the hosts were dismissed for 187. In reply Ian Kelly (18) opened and top scored as Sefton were bowled out for 90. (To see a gallery of pictures from the game go here) A wicket for Navi Singh in the defeat at Southport and Birkdale (pic: Raymond Hibbs Photography) Ronan Brady

First XI Sefton Park 217 for 6 dec. (55 overs) H Khan 57, P Horton 79, E Bhardwaj 35, H Zubair 29 Spring View 167 all out (37.1 overs) J Dixon 6 for 60, H Zubair 2 for 39, T Spilsbury 2 for 22 Sefton Park won by 50 runs Second XI Northern 223 for 6 dec. (44 overs) M Kelly 2 for 77, A Nicholas 4 for 53 Sefton Park 159 all out (41.5 overs) A Aitchison 59, M Kelly 41 Northern won by 64 runs Third XI Sefton Park 152 all out (45 overs) A Woods 43, M Boyns 24, C daniels 19 Birkenhe

Just the one match to report on after the RB Sunday XI's fixture at St Helens Town fell foul of the weather. Alex Woods' Sunday XI hosted local rivals Liverpool on the Lower Ground where the home side won the toss and elected to bat. The skipper opened and hit 29 with great support from Rajiv Bhardwaj who finished unbeaten on 52. Hamza Maqbool chipped in with 25 as Sefton declared on 181-9 off 45 overs. Liverpool's reply saw Dan Cuthbert take 2-27 but the visitors reached the

First XI Sefton Park 49 without loss (11 overs) J Rogers 25 not out, H Khan 24 not out Match abandoned for rain - No decision (above) Haroon Khan scored 24 not out for the First XI in their rained off game (above) Jeremy Rogers scored 25 not out Second XI Sefton Park 126 all out (49.4 overs) Wallasey 127 for 3 (24.5 overs) Wallasey won by 7 wickets Third XI Northern 98 for 5 (30 overs) L Foster 3 for 30, D Cuthbert 2 for 18 Match abandoned for rain - No decision (above) A wic

Sefton Park 1st XI host Maghull today - a fixture which has often thrown up tight finishes in recent years. Sefton squeaked home by two wickets in a low scoring game last season; two years ago a draw which both teams felt they coulda-shoulda won. Maghull picked up their first league win at home against Hightown St Mary's last weekend; Sefton, currently sitting in second thanks to home wins over the division's two Wirralian teams, welcome spinner Tom Spilsbury back into the ra