The first known reference to cricket being played in Bridgend dates from 1840. Below is a listing of the first known reference in newspapers to cricket being played by other teams based in Bridgend during the 19th century.

Bridgend and District 1879

Board School 1884
Butterflies 1879
Cottage Homes 1883
Fire Brigade 1878
Grammar School 1892
Hope 1889
Intermediate School 1898
Juniors 1874
National School 1878
Newcastle 1870
Quoit Club 1882
School 1870
Wanderers 1874
Wesleyans 1888
Wyndham Street 1882
YMCA 1884