In 1965, the village Cricket team and the Football team merged and Walshaw Sports Club was formed. They secured a long lease on the present Sycamore Road ground, and the members worked tirelessly to construct the new Clubhouse facilities and create a first class Cricket & Football venues on what was once rough grazing land.

The late 1960s and early 1970s saw many improvements to the facilities as the dedicated band of players and members set their sights on establishing a Sports Club that would not only be the pride of the village but would bring enjoyment to members and players for many years to come.

The Club was opened by Sir Tom Finney in 1968, the Changing Rooms were opened in 1970 by Sir Cedric Rhodes, the then Chairman of Lancashire CCC, the members lounge was opened in 1973 by Emlyn Hughes, and Sir Nat Lofthouse opened the extension in 1977.

The all-weather flood-lit 5 a side facility was opened in 2003 by Sam Allardyce and renovated in 2023 along with new cricket training facilities. In 2024, our function room received a much-needed investment and underwent a huge revamp to create what is now the best function room around.

Please find the presentation of Walshaw Sports Club's history presentation from our 50th anniversary in 2018 below.