In 1871 Hickton decided to move to Derbyshire and join the newly established Derbyshire County Cricket Club in their opening season in a bowling line-up that included Dove Gregory and John Platts.
In 1871 Hickton chose to relocate to Derbyshire and join the newly formed Derbyshire County Cricket Club in their inaugural season, featuring a bowling lineup that included Dove Gregory and John Platts.