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- ↑ Second XI Championship Matches played on Recreational Trust Ground
- ↑ First-Class Matches played on Recreational Trust Ground
- ↑ List-A Matches played on Recreational Trust Ground
- ↑ Second XI Championship Matches played on Recreational Trust Ground
- ↑ Second XI Trophy Matches played on Recreational Trust Ground
- ↑ Lydney Cricket Club