 Additionally, he played nine first-class matches for the North between 1851–57, five matches each for an England XI and a United Eleven until 1857, two matches each for an All-England Eleven and Manchester in 1857–58, and one appearance for the Players in the Gentlemen v Players match of 1856.In a total 44 first-class matches, Wright scored 741 runs at an average of 10.15 and a high score of 68.With the ball, he took 88 wickets at a bowling average of 10.36.