The first recorded match on the ground was in 1867, when Gloucester played an All-England Eleven.

In reply, Northamptonshire were bowled out for just 12 runs, their lowest first-class total to date.

George Dennett took 8 of the Northamptonshire wickets for the cost of 9 runs from 6 overs.

In a continuation of the low scores, Gloucestershire were bowled out for 88 second time round, with Northamptonshire's second innings ending on 40/7 when rain brought an end to the match, with a draw the result.

During the 1986 ICC Trophy, the ground played host to its only international match to date between Fiji and the Netherlands.