
Alfred Strommer (orange shirt) at the Bristol club night
Two more WASPA tournaments took place in England this week, with events held in Bristol and South Devon attracting players from several clubs.
Fredi Strommer Open WASPA Challenge 2026 - Bristol
On Monday, Bristol Subbuteo Club welcomed Austrian player Freddy Strommer for the Fredi Strommer Open WASPA Challenge 2026. Nine players took part, including four representatives from Cardiff. Each competitor played four matches during the day, with David Lauder of Cardiff emerging as the tournament winner.
Final Standings - Bristol (27 July 2026)
| Position | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Lauder | Cardiff |
| 2 | John Lauder | Cardiff |
| 3 | David Samuel | Cardiff |
| 4 | Steve Wonnacott | Bristol |
| 5 | Stuart Briffett | Bristol |
| 6 | Alfred Strommer | TSC Phoenix |
| 7 | Matthew Rowley | Cardiff |
| 8 | Phillip Bryant | Bristol |
| 9 | Andy Jarvis | Bristol |
Cromwell WASPA - South Devon
On Wednesday, South Devon Subbuteo Club hosted the Cromwell WASPA, named in honour of the club's absent Reading FC-supporting member. Six players competed in a round-robin tournament that produced plenty of goals and entertaining matches.
The club currently meets twice each month. The first meeting is dedicated to league and cup fixtures, while the second is reserved for a WASPA tournament. Visitors are always welcome, and anyone holidaying in Devon or Cornwall during August is encouraged to get in touch and join in.
Final Standings - South Devon (29 July 2026)
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Fairbrother |
| 2 | Simon Francis |
| 3 | Bill Berkley |
| 4 | Oakley Francis |
| 5 | Mike Dicks |
| 6 | Martin Leech |
Both events added further momentum to the busy summer WASPA calendar, with strong participation and competitive action across the two venues.

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