Framlingham win Forty Club Trophy
October 16, 2026A SUFFOLK school has won a prestigious national accolade.
Framlingham College have won the Henry Grierson Cup after being named as the 2026 winners of The Forty Club Trophy.
The award recognises sportsmanship, performance and skills among individuals and teams, as well as taking into account behaviour on and off the field and general turnout.
The Forty Club, which is the second largest private cricket club in the world, has been taking cricket into schools since 1936 across 12 districts throughout the UK.
Framlingham College won the award for their performance in last season’s match against the Forty Club, who won by 17 runs after bowling the college out for 223 in reply to the visitors’ 240 for 9 declared. Action from the match is pictured above.
The match report stated: “Framlingham College contributed enormously to a memorable occasion, combining skill, determination and competitiveness with exemplary conduct throughout.
“From the first ball to the last, the Framlingham players demonstrated the very highest standards of sportsmanship and respect. They competed hard and with full commitment, yet always within the spirit and traditions of the game.
“In an era when the Spirit of Cricket has never been more important, Framlingham College provided an outstanding example of what the game seeks to teach young people.
“Their players demonstrated integrity, humility, respect and self-discipline, recognising that cricket is about far more than simply winning or losing.
“They played the game in the right way, upholding its traditions whilst embracing its values of fairness, respect and enjoyment for all participants.”
Framlingham College’s cricket coach Sam Arthurton said: “Framlingham College are delighted to have been awarded the Forty Club trophy for 2026. The game itself was a great game played competitively whilst within a great spirit.
“The schools’ sporting values were demonstrated brilliantly throughout the game, which created a positive experience for everyone involved.
“Thanks again go to the players, umpires, catering staff, ground staff and the wider school for all their efforts for whom made it such a great day.
“The Forty Club match, alongside other fixtures, provides a great level of competition and variety within the cricket fixture programme, giving the pupils the opportunity to challenge themselves and develop their skills which will only enhance their cricketing experience.
“The school looks forward to the fixture again next summer and receiving the trophy at Trent bridge in November.”
The college’s Director of Sport Tom Pierce and Arthurton along with 1st XI opening bowler Felix Norris and opening bat/wicketkeeper Reilly Borges have been invited to the Forty Club’s Dinner at Trent Bridge next month to collect their award.
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