Brighton College (Singapore) Celebrates Double Football Success at Straits Football 7s 2026

U13 boys crowned unbeaten champions, U13 girls secure runners-up honours and Brighton College (Singapore) pupil claims Golden Boot at regional tournament featuring 60 teams from three countries

Singapore, 10th November 2026: Brighton College (Singapore) has secured a double podium finish at Straits Football 7s 2026, held on 31st October and 1st November, with its U13 boys crowned unbeaten champions and its U13 girls finishing runners-up. 

Now in its sixth edition, the regional seven-a-side tournament brought together 60 teams from Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. The College’s young footballers delivered standout performances, with the boys finishing first in a field of 11 teams and the girls securing second place among eight teams in their respective categories.

The U13 boys enjoyed an unbeaten campaign, recording eight wins and two draws across 10 matches. With 28 goals scored and just four conceded, they emerged as the highest-scoring team in their category.

The team made an emphatic start, winning all five opening-day matches and scoring 20 goals without conceding once. Their achievement is notable given that the squad had been formed just two months before the competition.

Adding to the celebrations, Brighton College (Singapore) pupil James Verinder-Morgan claimed the Golden Boot award, netting 13 goals throughout the tournament.

Mr. Dane Crush, coach of the boys' team at Brighton College (Singapore), said:"Weekends like this remind me exactly why I love what I do. Seeing our pupils enjoy their football, compete with such passion and achieve success together makes me incredibly proud to be part of Brighton College (Singapore). Beyond the results, it was the way our pupils represented the College, both on and off the pitch, that made me proudest. The future of football at the College certainly looks bright!”

Reflecting on the victory, Brighton College (Singapore) pupil Jonjo said: "We had loads of fun playing new teams from different countries including Malaysia and Thailand. Our team performed superbly, giving their all and eventually finishing first place and champions."

Brighton College (Singapore)'s U13 girls also delivered a strong performance, securing six wins across nine matches to reach the championship final. The team bounced back from an 8–0 defeat against their eventual final opponents to hold the same side to a draw in the final, before narrowly missing out on the title in a penalty shootout.

Mrs. Alison Grice-Glover, coach of the girls' team at Brighton College (Singapore), said:"Throughout the competition, the girls demonstrated exceptional teamwork, resilience and determination, combining quality football with a fantastic sense of camaraderie and support for one another. To reach the final and push an unbeaten side all the way was a tremendous achievement."

The results reflect Brighton College (Singapore)’s Sport for All ethos, where every pupil can find their passion and build resilience that lasts beyond school.