Cricket club

Essex County Cricket Club

Limited-overs name: Essex Eagles

About the club

Founded in 1876, Essex became a first-class county in 1894. The club enjoyed a golden era from the late 1970s and remains closely associated with its compact Chelmsford home.

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County Cricket Ground

Chelmsford

Capacity
6,500

About the ground

Essex have used Chelmsford as their headquarters since 1925. Its compact boundaries and lively atmosphere have helped make it a noted limited-overs venue.

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Aerial view of County Cricket Ground