1806 English cricket season

1806 was the 20th season of cricket in England since the foundation of Marylebone Cricket Club. The first two Gentlemen v Players matches took place, but the fixture was not played again until 1819. Details of seven matches are known.

Events

The inaugural Gentlemen v Players match was held.
With the Napoleonic War continuing, loss of investment and manpower impacted cricket and only seven matches have been recorded in 1806:
* 16–18 June: England v Hampshire @ Lord's Old Ground
* 30 June: England v Surrey @ Lord's Old Ground
* 7–9 July: Gentlemen v Players @ Lord's Old Ground
* 14–16 July: Surrey v England @ Moulsey Hurst
* 21 & 25 July: Gentlemen v Players @ Lord's Old Ground
* 5–6 August: Kent v England @ Bowman's Lodge, Dartford
* 25–28 August: Hampshire v England @ Itchin Stoke Down