Albert Howcroft (27 December 1882 – 7 March 1955) was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire in 1908 and 1910.Howcroft was born in Cliffe, Yorkshire. He made his debut for Derbyshire in the 1908 season, in May against Surrey, when he scored 19 during the second innings, having been caught out in the first. His second appearance came a week later against Sussex, but he made little impact. He next played for Derbyshire in the 1910 season, playing two games.