Staffordshire welcome two new signings for 2026 NCCA season
Staffordshire have completed two signings ahead of the 2026 National Counties Cricket Association season. All-rounder Olly Walker and seamer Sam Keeling-Wright have both made the move from Herefordshire. The duo play their club cricket for Staffordshire clubs Himley and Old Hill respectively. Walker, aged 21, made his Herefordshire debut in 2022 and has been a […]
Away venues confirmed for Staffordshire’s 2026 fixtures
Staffordshire have found out their away venues for the 2026 National Counties Cricket Association season. Staffs’ first away date of the campaign will be on Bank Holiday Monday, May 4, when they head to Ampthill to play Bedfordshire in the Knockout Trophy. Their other away assignment in the 50-over format takes them to Jesmond to […]
Staffordshire select home venues for 2026 NCCA season
Staffordshire have confirmed their home venues for the 2026 National Counties Cricket Association season. The summer will mark a return to Stone SP for the first time in 11 years when they host a Twenty20 Cup game against Northumberland. The NCCA season for Staffs commences on Sunday, April 26 with a home Knockout Trophy clash […]
Staffordshire legend takes over as county club president
Steve Dean has been elected as Staffordshire’s new president at the county club’s annual meeting. He takes over the role from Nick Archer, who has served his permitted two three-year terms. Dean is Staffordshire’s all-time leading run scorer, having made 10,163 Championship runs during a county career which spanned from 1982 until 2003. He also […]
Staffordshire announce new coaching team
Staffordshire have confirmed their new coaching set-up ahead of the 2026 National Counties Cricket Association season. Chris Milward, who is Staffordshire Cricket’s head of performance, has been named as the new head coach. He will be assisted by former Staffs batsman Pete Wilshaw. The duo are no strangers to coaching after helping with the county’s […]
Staffordshire trio are honoured at county awards night
James Kettleborough, Michael Hill and Tom Brett were the county club award recipients at the annual Staffordshire Cricket dinner. The evening, attended by more than 300 people at the Stafford Showground, celebrated the year’s achievements throughout the pathway, as well as recognising the hard work put in by club and county volunteers. The county club […]
Staffordshire’s 2026 NCCA fixtures
Staffordshire’s fixtures for the 2026 NCCA season have been confirmed. The National Counties Cricket Association programme will, once again, start with the Knockout Trophy format, before the Twenty20 Cup takes centre stage. The three-day Championship matches will bring an end to the campaign. Staffs commence their commitments with a home date in Group Two of […]
Staffordshire mourning the passing of Andy Carr
We are devastated to hear the news about the passing of Andy Carr. Andy was our head coach for three years and recently stepped down down from the role. He was 51. He became Staffordshire head coach ahead of the 2023 season and enjoyed huge success. Andy led us to our first-ever NCCA Twenty20 Cup […]
Andy Carr steps down as Staffordshire head coach
Andy Carr says he has been “honoured” to lead Staffordshire after stepping down as the county’s head coach. Carr has been undergoing cancer treatment and has now made the decision to relinquish his role with the county club. The 51-year-old was appointed head coach prior to the 2023 season – and guided Staffordshire to success […]
Day Three report: Heartache for Staffordshire as NCCA title bid falls just short
Staffordshire came agonisingly close to retaining their NCCA Championship Division One East title after a dramatic final day against Cambridgeshire. Staffs had their hosts nine wickets down with two overs to go at Peterborough, but just couldn’t find that last piece of magic to keep hold of their crown. They had set Cambridgeshire 244 for […]