The first recorded match on the ground was in 1857, when Manchester Cricket Club played Surrey in the ground's first first-class match on 10-11 June.

The Western Club had commenced operations on their new ground, on Saturday, 23rd May.

The following year the ground held its second and final first-class match when Manchester Cricket Club played Sussex.

[1] During its existence, the ground was the home venue of Westerns Cricket Club.

[2] The ground was located at the eastern end of Barton Lane and is today covered by housing.