It was formed sometime in the first half of the 18th century, or earlier, and its earliest known record is in 1754 when its team played two matches against the prominent Dartford Cricket Club.
Following two substantial victories against Croydon, Woolwich lost to Montpelier at Aram's New Ground and then drew the return at Barrack Field.
In 1800, Woolwich played home and away matches against MCC and won both, including an innings victory at Lord's Old Ground.
Woolwich played three more games against MCC at Lord's Old Ground between 1802 and 1804,[3] winning in 1802[4] and 1803[5] but losing by 7 wickets in 1806.
According to its own website,[8] RACC first played cricket in 1765, having been started as a private club by Royal Artillery officers.