 Although standards of play in the south were probably much higher than in the north at this time, the same scenario can be observed re the Hornchurch, Maidenhead, Chertsey, Dartford and Hambledon clubs in their respective counties.In 1772, the "Daily Messenger" carried reports of a match in Sheffield on Monday, 1 June, in which Sheffield defeated Nottingham.The Sheffield club continued to play occasional first-class matches, mainly against other northern clubs.