John Nicholson (born 1867, date of death unknown) was an English cricketer who played for Northamptonshire.
Nicholson appeared in a single first-class match for Northamptonshire in 1894 against Warwickshire. He scored 0 runs in both innings in which he batted and did not bowl. His fielding position is not recorded.
His brief first-class career provides limited information about his overall cricketing ability. Records indicate this was his only significant appearance in county cricket. Further information about his life and career remains scarce.