David Laurence Acfield (born 24 July 1947) is an English former first-class cricketer[1] who was also a champion fencer.

His lack of batting ability, and strong competition from the likes of Fred Titmus and John Emburey, told against his chances of Test selection, although he was on the 'long list' for inclusion in the English team that toured West Indies in 1973.

[4][5] He represented England and won a gold medal in the team sabre at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh.

[10][11] Acfield attended Brentwood School, and graduated in history from Christ's College, Cambridge.

For many years, during his cricket career, he taught history and took nets in winter at Rainsford Comprehensive School, later renamed St Peter's College, Chelmsford.