On Tuesday 24th March 2026, the year 8 Boys football team travelled to Newbridge High School to play their eagerly anticipated County Cup quarter final match against Castle Rock School, Coalville. This was the team’s first match since recently winning their area final and being crowned Leicester City Champions for the 2025-26 season.

The team started very well and dominated the first half and were rewarded with a 2-0 lead. Castle Rock then came back into the match with a couple of goals, however English Martyrs maintained their focus and concentration to eventually go on and win the match 6-3, with some super goals from Darren, Francis, Patryk and Renell.

The player of the match award was given to Tommy for his effective performance at left back – however this award and recognition could quite easily have gone to the majority of the team as they performed superbly and represented the school fantastically well.

This result will now mean that the team will be awaiting their semi-final opponents for a match to get the opportunity to play the final at Seagrave.

Congratulations to all students involved!