Sutton Cricket Club · Founded 1877
Our club traditionally dates its foundation to 1877, but published cricket history records matches involving Sutton as early as 1832. We are researching how those early teams relate to today's club.
The story so far
Sutton Cricket Club traditionally records its foundation as 1877, a date still used on the club badge. However, historical cricket research records a match involving Sutton and Mepal in September 1832, followed by further Sutton matches in 1833. This establishes earlier cricket activity in the village, but does not by itself prove that today's club has operated continuously since 1832.
Local recollections suggest an earlier playing field beside Ely Road, on the right heading out of Sutton towards Witcham Toll, close to the village. The exact site and date of any move to the present Station Road ground have not yet been verified. We are investigating whether 1877 represents the club’s formation, a change of ground, or another milestone.
Our early-match leads come from A History of Cambridgeshire Cricket, which cites contemporary newspapers. We have also added a chronological index of reported matches from 1832 to 1869 below, based on newly supplied newspaper research. We welcome further original records and corrections.
Earlier Sutton cricket matches were recorded in 1832; the meaning of the 1877 date is still being researched.
Through the years
Historical research identifies a Sutton v Mepal match on 26 September 1832, with Mepal winning by 13 runs. The source cites the Huntingdon, Bedford & Peterborough Gazette of 29 September 1832.
Explore the early newspaper records →Newspaper references include a proposed Sutton–Ely fixture and an October return match against Mepal at Sutton, which Sutton won with one wicket down.
1877 appears on the club badge and remains the recognised founding year. We are researching whether it marks the formation of the present club or a move to Station Road.
Club recollections place the opening of the present pavilion around 2000, replacing one generously donated by former President Stan Darby. The precise opening date is still being researched.
Read the pavilion story →The verified honours-board records currently preserved on the website begin in 2015, recording centuries, outstanding bowling figures and fielding achievements.
Explore performance honours →The annual awards archive currently stretches from 2016 onwards, preserving team awards, club awards and other presentation-night honours.
Explore club awards →A surviving 2019 Presentation Evening album forms part of the club's growing historical photo archive.
View historical photos →Sutton lifted the trophy with a 16-run victory over CSKA CC. Jack Boston struck 47 as Sutton posted 156/8; CSKA finished on 140/8. Boston was named Man of the Match.
View final scorecard →Sutton beat CSKA CC by 27 runs to reclaim the trophy. Craig Faux scored an unbeaten 62 in Sutton's 153/9, before CSKA were bowled out for 126. Faux was named Man of the Match.
View final scorecard →Sutton reached the final against March Cricket Club, but rain forced the match to be abandoned. Both clubs were declared joint winners and shared the trophy.
View final scorecard →2027 marks 150 years since the club’s traditional founding date of 1877. Plans for the anniversary celebrations are being developed as Sutton CC looks back on its history and ahead to the next generation.
Sutton CC now brings together senior cricket, a Development XI, women's cricket and a junior pathway, with current fixtures, results and statistics linked through Play-Cricket.
Newspaper research · 1832–1869
These references were kindly shared by Willie from his research notes, largely gathered through online newspaper archives. They document cricket in Sutton before the traditional 1877 club founding date. The list is not exhaustive, and the existence of earlier teams does not by itself establish continuous operation of today's club.
Willie has not found evidence in these notes of a particular cricket ground or a formal club foundation, and his research mainly runs to the late 1860s. The reports capture the period's enthusiasm for cricket, but do not establish whether there was a formally constituted club. Some dates, scores and margins require checking against the original newspaper pages.
Mepal won by 13 runs.
Huntingdon, Bedford & Peterborough Gazette, 29 Sept 1832, p. 2.A newspaper notice mentions a Sutton challenge to Ely; whether the match took place is not established.
Huntingdon, Bedford & Peterborough Gazette, citation supplied as 21 Aug 1833, p. 2; report and publication dates need checking.Sutton won by an innings with one wicket down, according to the report.
Huntingdon, Bedford & Peterborough Gazette, 12 Oct 1833, p. 2.A newspaper reference survives; no score is recorded in the research notes.
Huntingdon, Bedford & Peterborough Gazette, 4 Oct 1834.Mepal won by eight wickets. Sutton 70 and 23; Mepal 65 and 29.
Cambridge Independent Press, 10 Aug 1850, p. 2.Reported as a Mepal win in one innings, by 19 runs according to incomplete notes; details require verification.
Cambridge Independent Press, 10 Aug 1850, p. 1.A Sutton correspondent criticised the umpiring in an earlier match against Mepal and anticipated another fixture.
Cambridge Independent Press, 17 Aug 1850, p. 1.A correspondent lamented the inactivity of Sutton cricketers following the previous season’s defeat to Mepal.
Newspaper title not supplied in the research notes.The Married side won by 17 runs; recorded innings Married 63 and 23, Single 55 and 14.
Cambridge Chronicle, 20 Sept 1851, p. 5. Scores and stated winning margin require checking.Married won by six runs: Married 44 and 62, Single 48 and 52.
Cambridge Chronicle, 1 Aug 1863; Stamford Mercury, 31 July 1863.Sutton won by six runs: Sutton 42 and 72, Mepal 25 and 83.
Cambridge Chronicle, 1 Aug 1863; Stamford Mercury, 31 July 1863.Single won by eight runs, according to the notes: Married 36 and 11; Single 26 and 29. The figures require checking.
Newspaper citation not supplied for this item.Haddenham won by ten wickets: Sutton 45 and 63; Haddenham 98 and 12/0. A return match was expected.
Cambridge Independent Press, 6 Aug 1864.Quinton, Whitwell and Rogers faced Taylor, Catell and Baron; no result supplied.
Cambridge Independent Press, 6 Aug 1864.A newspaper reportedly covered a skating match between Stretham and Sutton cricket clubs; original report not retained.
Cambridge Independent Press, 26 Jan 1867.The match was tied (‘a dead heat’): Witcham 9 and 51; Sutton 31 and 29. A return was planned for 14 June.
Cambridge Independent Press, 12 June 1869; Stamford Mercury, 18 June 1869.Research notes kindly supplied by Willie. Sources named include the Huntingdon, Bedford & Peterborough Gazette, Cambridge Independent Press, Cambridge Chronicle and Stamford Mercury. Additional newspaper cuttings and corrections are welcome.
Memories of the ground
According to club recollections, an earlier Sutton CC pavilion was badly damaged when a large roller ran into it. Stan Darby, who was Club President at the time, generously donated a replacement pavilion for the club.
Club recollections suggest that the original pavilion was damaged by a large roller around 1973–74. These dates are approximate and have not yet been confirmed by contemporary records.
That donated pavilion remained in use until the present pavilion opened around 2000. The exact dates of the roller incident, Stan Darby's donation and the new pavilion opening are still being researched.
We would love to hear from anyone who has photographs, documents or memories of any of the club's pavilions, particularly the original structure and the opening of the current building.
Club leadership
Remembering those who have helped guide Sutton CC.
Former 1st XI captain; President for more than 40 years, until his passing.
Donated a replacement pavilion after the previous one was damaged. Pavilion history →
Club President before Stan Darby; pictured in the club’s historic team photograph below.
Current Club Chairman.
Also a club captain, Vice President and Colts coach.
Help us complete the early dates and names: get in touch.
Faces from our history
Photographs and memories of former Sutton Cricket Club presidents. The dates of the older team photographs are still being researched.
Women's cricket heritage
An important part of Sutton Cricket Club's story, preserved in this historic team photograph. The date and players' names are not yet known.
Club records
A growing archive of the people who have led Sutton CC. Earlier years are being researched.
Senior cricket
| Season | 1st XI | 2nd XI | Sunday / Midweek |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Jack Boston | James Phipps | Josh Grady Sunday |
| 2025 | Jack Boston | James Phipps | Josh Grady Sunday |
| 2024 | Jack Boston | James Phipps | James Barrett Sunday |
| 2023 | Colin Coulson | James Phipps | James Barrett SundayJack Boston Midweek |
| 2022 | Michael Grady | James Phipps | Jack Boston Sunday / Midweek |
| 2021 | Michael Grady | Craig Faux | Jack Boston / Craig Faux Sunday |
| 2020 | Michael Grady | Craig Faux | Jack Boston & Lewis Foyle Sunday · Joint captains |
| 2019 | Michael Grady | Craig Faux | — |
| 2018 | Michael Grady | Craig Faux | — |
| Season | 1st XI | 2nd XI | Sunday / Midweek |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Michael Grady | Eddie Bowles | — |
| 2016 | Michael Grady | Craig Faux | — |
| 2015 | Michael Grady | Andy Bowles | — |
| 2014 | James Nuttall | Andy Bowles | — |
| 2013 | James Nuttall | Andy Bowles | — |
| 2012 | James Nuttall | Graham Mayle | — |
| 2011 | James Nuttall | Graham Mayle | — |
| 2010 | Robbie Braybrooke | Jon Megginson | — |
| 2009 | Michael Grady | Jon Megginson | — |
| 2008 | Mike Vincent | Craig Faux | — |
| 2007 | Colin Coulson | Craig Faux | — |
| 2006 | Colin Coulson | Craig Faux | — |
Captain appointments are confirmed by the club. A dash indicates an unknown entry.
Behind the club
Recorded 2019–2026
2026–present
Recorded 2019–2026
Recorded 2019–2026
The officials' dates are based on available committee records; some are proposed appointments rather than independently verified election results. Committee arrangements remained unchanged during 2021.
Cup honours
2021 & 2023 winners against CSKA CC; 2025 joint winners with March CC after the rain-abandoned final. The timeline records the seasons; full scorecards and awards are in the cup archive.
Recorded achievements
Outstanding batting, bowling and fielding performances preserved from the club honours board.
View honoursTeam and club award winners from the presentation records currently available.
View awardsVice Presidents, historical photographs, cup competition records and other historical material.
Explore cup historySutton CC today
The modern club serves senior players, developing players, women and girls, and young cricketers. The website brings those parts of Sutton CC together while preserving the records of earlier seasons.
Our photographic history
Five highlights from our collection of 40 photographs. Explore the full gallery, and help identify players and dates.
Help tell the story
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2027, we’re asking former players, families and supporters to share old team photographs, scorebooks, newspaper cuttings, names, dates and memories. We are particularly keen to learn more about the former Ely Road ground, past pavilions and club teams. We’ll check details before adding them to the historical record.
