William Woodward (cricketer)

William Woodward (unknown – 4 July 1862) was an English first-class cricketer who played for Nottingham Cricket Club (aka Nottinghamshire). Woodward's batting style is unknown, though it is known he occasionally played as a wicket-keeper. He was born in Nottingham, where he was christened on 26 November 1813; died in Barrie, Ontario.

Woodward made his first-class debut for Nottingham against Sheffield in 1830 at the Hyde Park Ground in Sheffield.[1] His next appearances were in 1834 when Nottingham played two matches against Cambridge Town Club at Parker's Piece and the Forest New Ground. He made a further appearance for the club in that season against Sheffield.[1] The following year he made two appearances for Nottinghamshire against Sussex.[1] Woodward played in six first-class matches, scoring 27 runs at an average of 3.37, with a highest score of 13.[2]