Background
He was born at Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
He was born at Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
University of Oxford.
Gofton was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium pace. Gofton made his first-class debut for Oxford University against Nottinghamshire in 2000. From 1999 to 2002, he represented the University in 13 first-class matches, the last of which came against Gloucestershire.
In his 13 first-class matches he scored 281 runs at a batting average of 17.56, with a high score of 47*.
With the ball he took 11 wickets at a bowling average of 73.36, with best figures of 3/41. Gofton represented the Derbyshire Cricket Board in a single List A match against Derbyshire in the 2000 National Westminster Trophy.
In only List A match, he scored 17 runs and with the ball he took 2 wickets for 76 runs.