Pitch completed at Lancashire Cricket Club's new second base

Lancashire County Council

Lancashire County Cricket Club has reached a major milestone in the construction of its new second base with the completion of a professional pitch.

Plans for the site in Farington, near Leyland, have been in preparation since then approved in March 2023 amid the “urgent need” for an alternative ground due to the number of matches played at Old Trafford.

The development now has a modern playing surface, complete with natural grass pitch.

It is hoped that the first innings will be played at the ground in front of up to 5,000 spectators at the start of the 2026 cricket season.

Work on the project began in November 2023 under the direction of Eric Wright Construction, whose head office is in Bamber Bridge.

Once fully completed, the new development will provide two pitches – one for professionals and one for the community – and a training ground.

Lancashire County Council

The first field to be completed has been handed over to the municipality and the club to be developed and maintained.

Matt Merchant, head groundsman at Lancashire Cricket, said it was a “really exciting day for the club”.

He said: “Specialist work will now take place by our grounds team to ensure the pitch is bedded and prepared before cricket takes place at Farington during the 2026 season.”

The base will also serve as a North West Center of Excellence for the women's game.

Lancashire cricketers Tom Bailey and Alice Clarke visited the new pitch along with Mr Merchant and former Lancashire and England bowler Paul Allott.

Phillippa Williamson, Leader of Lancashire County Council, said: “This ground-breaking facility is unique in Britain, and we are incredibly proud and excited to be able to deliver this in Lancashire.”

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