NEHL - Cricket was played in South Hylton since at least the 1870s, and this ground is the most likely candidate for their ground. It was certainly used by the 1920s, but 19th century maps show the ground as enclosed with a number of small buildings on its boundary. Though unmarked, it may have been used casually for recreation.

The earliest reference to cricket being played in South Hylton is 1879. The Sunderland Daily Echo reports on a match between S Hylton and Hendon Victoria at their ground. The first reference to a home ground was a couple years later, but implies its existence earlier.

A Hylton Colliery CC still exists, but plays in Castletown.