WASPA standings as per October 2026

Dear friends,

We are pleased to publish the monthly update of the WASPA circuit.

PDF file with results: https://drive.google.com/file/d/118jxF7vMB3n1IDu9W08ksWoPVdaFMQpv/view?usp=sharing
Excel file with rankings:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vS_BowYmZ5Thb0Jox9Zw4PYiIp-bpR2D1zy4SwqAZ4mtOntNTr9ccKjmdvy_0_fMw/pub?output=xlsx

We have added 42 tournaments to the records, which were played as follows: 30 regional events, 7 Club WASPA events, 3 Old Rules tournaments, and 2 promotional events.

Tournaments were held in Argentina, Australia, Belgium, England, Ireland, Italy, South Africa, the Netherlands, and the USA.

We are seeing the development of Club WASPA events in England, which proves that players are eager to take part in WASPA tournaments.

There have been great steps forward in some countries. We are extremely excited to see the game return to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Gregorio Caro Solis organized the first event in the country for many years, and we hope this is the first step towards rebuilding the game in South America.

Some organizers run small but important events. When we receive results from Ireland, the USA, South Africa, Australia, or from isolated clubs in Italy, we are delighted to see the game alive in so many different places around the world.

Things remain strong in England, with some very large tournaments and highly regular events. No fewer than 21 events were held under the WASPA banner in England last month.

The latest rankings demonstrate that WASPA's growth is not limited to established centres such as England. The return of organized play in Argentina, continued activity in countries such as South Africa, Ireland and the USA, and the emergence of Club WASPA events show a circuit that is expanding both geographically and structurally.

Once again, we would like to emphasize that the WASPA circuit remains open to all clubs and players. If you would like to organize a WASPA tournament, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We remain at your disposal for any information.

Best regards,

Vincent Coppenolle
WASPA Organizer

More about the latest rankings

A few interesting trends stand out beyond the tournament count itself. 

England continues to dominate

The top of the individual ranking is heavily English. The top five players are Jason Christopher, Malcolm Jamieson, Richard Roper, Luca Lanzani and Ian Aggett, with four of the top five representing English clubs. Jason Christopher has built a remarkable lead with 689.1 points, over 150 points ahead of second place. 

Strong club structures are producing results

Several clubs have multiple players near the top of the ranking:

• Jason Christopher, Andy McGovern, Chris Burford, Simon Hawley and others keep Solent Subbuteo Club highly visible throughout the rankings.
• Worthing Fivestar, Chasers Club, Godiva Subbuteo Club, Yorkshire Phoenix and Dewsbury Moor TFC, and Morecambe Bay SC also place numerous players in the upper reaches of the rankings.

This supports your observation that England's regular calendar of events is creating a deep competitive base rather than relying on a handful of elite players.

International diversity remains healthy

Although England dominates numerically, the top 20 already include players from Scotland, Australia, the Netherlands, Belgium, South Africa, Italy and Ireland. Players such as Eliot Kennedy (Australia), Jerrel van Keimpema (Netherlands), Ian Clarke (South Africa), Matthias Averlant (Belgium), Marco Perotti (Italy) and Mark Farrell (Ireland) show that competitive WASPA activity remains genuinely international. 

Australia is becoming a major force

Australia has several players in the top 100 and multiple active clubs, including Northern Falcons, Brisbane SC, Western Sydney Subbuteo, Melbourne TFC and Northern Phoenix. Eliot Kennedy is already ranked sixth worldwide. 

The Netherlands has impressive depth

While there is no Dutch player in the very top positions, Dutch clubs such as MVV Rijnmond and Dutch Legends have a remarkable number of ranked players spread throughout the rankings. Jerrel van Keimpema, Casey van Os, Rinaldo van Dijk, Marco de Bruin and others demonstrate a strong and sustainable player base. 

Argentina's return is already visible

One particularly positive story is the appearance of the new Buenos Aires players. Gregorio Caro Solís appears in the rankings with 25 points, while other players from Buenos Aires Table Soccer, including Geronimo Samienta, Patricio Echevarrieta and Christopher Wander, have also entered the ranking.

This is significant because it shows that Argentina is not just holding a single event. A new local player base is beginning to emerge.

New countries and developing regions matter

The rankings include players from countries that have relatively few events but remain active: South Africa, Ireland, New Zealand, Malta, Cyprus, Finland, Singapore, Japan and the USA among others.

That may actually be one of the strongest indicators for the health of the WASPA circuit. The ranking is not concentrated in only a few traditional countries but contains active players from every continent.

More WASPA Action Across Europe

First tournament of the season in Bande (Belgium)

The final days of October brought another busy spell on the WASPA circuit, with tournaments taking place in England, Belgium, the Netherlands and Italy. Players continued to collect valuable ranking points ahead of the next rankings update, while new and younger players were also given opportunities to experience competitive table football.

Particularly encouraging was a promotional event in Lamezia, Italy, aimed at junior players. Such initiatives are important for the continued growth of the game and demonstrate the commitment of local organisers to attracting the next generation of competitors.

In England, strong regional participation was seen at Stourbridge, while Finchampstead hosted a club WASPA featuring players from Finchampstead SC and Solent Subbuteo Club. Elsewhere, competitive regional events took place in Bande (Belgium), Gouda (Netherlands), Catanzaro (Italy) and Lamezia (Italy).

As always, organisers are reminded that it is not too late to send in missing WASPA results for inclusion in future updates and rankings calculations. Please send the complete tournament results, not just the winner and podium places.

Results

Stourbridge (England) - Regional - 29 October 2026

1. Richard Roper (Pedmore TFC)
2. Andy Pountney (Pedmore TFC)
3. Arthur Collins (Pedmore TFC)
4. Stuart Collins (Stourbridge SC)
5. Kirk Harrison (Stourbridge SC)
6. Neil Walker (Stourbridge SC)
7. Leo Harrison (Pedmore TFC)

Finchampstead (England) - Club WASPA - 26 October 2026

1. Simon Hawley (Solent Subbuteo Club)
2. Rob Piggott (Solent Subbuteo Club)
3. Dave Legg (Finchampstead SC)
4. Alan Cutler (Finchampstead SC)
5. Shaun Ellis (Finchampstead SC)
6. Jon Patten (Finchampstead SC)
7. Dave Simmil (Finchampstead SC)
8. Ian Graham (Finchampstead SC)

Bande (Belgium) - Regional - 26 October 2026

1. Noah Dirick
2. Luc Grosdent
3. Jean Grosdent
4. Salvatore Visconti
5. Vincent Dirick
6. Benjamin Georges

Gouda (Netherlands) - Regional - 28 October 2026

1. Jerrel van Keimpema
2. Marco de Bruin
3. Maikel de Haas
4. Casey van Os
5. Stéphane Lambert
6. Fabrizio Cavazza
7. Xavier Aret

Catanzaro (Italy) - Regional - 29 October 2026

1. Vittorio Giummo
2. Antonio Di Lieto
3. Angelo De Santis

Lamezia (Italy) - Regional - 28 October 2026

1. Andrea Pagano
2. Giuseppe Andricciola
3. Filippo Parlatore
4. Gianpaolo Pulici

Lamezia (Italy) - Promotional Event - 29 October 2026

1. Gianpaolo Pulici
2. Filippo Parlatore
3. Domenico Gigliotti

Congratulations to all tournament winners, finalists and participants. We look forward to receiving more results from around the world as the WASPA circuit continues to grow and provide playing opportunities for table football enthusiasts everywhere.

CHASERS Autumn Open WASPA 2026

The CHASERS Autumn Open WASPA took place on Sunday 18 October 2026 at the Rainham Working Men's Club in Essex, England.

A fantastic field of 38 players attended, predominantly from the south of England, with the event also welcoming an Australian player currently working in London. The tournament once again showcased the competitive spirit and camaraderie that make WASPA events so special.

The main event was won by Kye Arnold, who overcame Malcolm Jamieson 2-1 in a tense and closely contested final. Reaching the semi-finals were Jamie Warren, one of England's leading youth players, and Martin Hodds.

In the supporting competitions:

• Plate Winner: Ian Sharp (won on shots against Hadley Chapman)
• Plate Runner-up: Hadley Chapman (England U16)
• Shield Winner: Chris Shilling
• Shield Runner-up: Martin Colwell

Special Awards

• Ladies Champion: Michele Claydon
• Under 16 Champion: Hadley Chapman
• Under 12 Champion: Joel Palmer-Jones

Congratulations to all the winners, finalists and participants for making the CHASERS Autumn Open another memorable day of Subbuteo table football.

Main Event Results 🥇 Kye Arnold
🥈 Malcolm Jamieson
🥉 Jamie Warren & Martin Hodds

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England and Italy Keep the WASPA Momentum Rolling

The opening weeks of October produced another excellent series of WASPA tournaments across England and Italy, with established champions, emerging talents and new clubs all contributing to the continued growth of the circuit.

Bellefontaine Triumphs in Leicester

Elliott Bellefontaine (left)

The biggest event of the period was undoubtedly the Leicester Foxes Autumn WASPA Open, which attracted an impressive field of 24 players.

After several hard-fought knockout rounds, Elliott Bellefontaine emerged as champion. He defeated Nick Pearson 5-1 in the Last 16, overcame Graham Harwood 4-1 in the quarter-finals and then beat Richard Roper 3-0 in the semi-finals before edging Ian Aggett 3-2 in a thrilling final.

Aggett had reached the title match with victories over Paul Gildersleve, Simon Bryan and Michael Mayes.

Runner-up Ian Aggett (left)

The day also saw another success for the Bellefontaine family as Martin Bellefontaine lifted the Plate trophy, defeating Ian Sharp on shots. In the junior event, Jacob Hodds overcame George Donaldson after a closely contested two-legged final that was only decided on shots, highlighting two exciting young prospects for the future.

Consolation Success in Worthing

During the FISTF Satellite weekend in Worthing, two WASPA consolation events ensured every participant had further competitive opportunities.

In the Plate competition, Dutch player Rinaldo van Dijk impressed throughout the knockout rounds, defeating Adam Jackson 4-3 and Gary Gladwell 5-0 before beating Joe Parody 4-0 in the final.

The Shield event belonged to Andy McGovern. He defeated Tim Hill 3-0 in the quarter-finals, Nathan Holley 3-0 in the semi-finals and Joel Palmer-Jones 4-1 in the final to secure the trophy.

Sheffield Launches with Strong Attendance

A new WASPA venue was added to the calendar as Sheffield Flickers hosted its first WASPA evening.

Twelve players competed in a Swiss-format tournament and produced an entertaining night of action. Luca Lanzani made a flying start, scoring ten goals in his first two games before continuing his excellent form all evening to secure first place.

Simon Bryan finished second, ahead of Trevor Allen in third, with Gary Leitch and Andy Henly completing the top five.

The successful launch promises well for the future of competitive Subbuteo in Sheffield.

Craig Heward Dominates in Yorkshire

At the latest Yorkshire WASPA club night in Dewsbury, Craig Heward produced a commanding performance.

Winning every one of his matches, Heward finished five points clear of the field to take a convincing victory. The battle behind him was much closer, with only four points separating second place from eighth.

Luca Lanzani continued his excellent fortnight by finishing runner-up, followed by Kevin Adderley, Andy Boyer and Ian Sharp.

Gladwell Shines in Dagenham

Dagenham's October Club WASPA saw organiser Gary Gladwell claim both the tournament title and Player of the Week honours.

Gladwell defeated Joe Parody in a tense final decided on shots after a scoreless match. Adam Jackson secured third place with a 1-0 victory over Martin Colwell, while Mark West and Jonathan Beales won the fifth-place and seventh-place matches respectively.

Busy Weekend in Italy

Italian players were equally active with three WASPA events taking place.

In Genova, Samuele Bignardi emerged victorious after defeating Tommaso Sani in a final settled on shots. Alberto Capoferri secured third place by overcoming Luca Bignardi, while Samuele Corrias and Davide Balito claimed victories in the remaining placing matches.

Catanzaro saw Vittorio Giummo take first place ahead of Angelo De Santis, Antonio Di Lieto and Domenico Gigliotti.

Earlier in the week, a promotional event in Lamezia helped introduce more players to the WASPA scene, with Francesco Pujia claiming victory ahead of Gianpaolo Pulici and Domenico Gigliotti.

The WASPA Family Continues to Grow

From large regional tournaments such as Leicester to new initiatives in Sheffield and promotional events in southern Italy, the recent schedule once again demonstrated the strength and diversity of the WASPA network.

Congratulations to all organisers, hosts and competitors who continue to make these events possible and help the worldwide WASPA community grow week after week.

Results

Leicester Foxes Autumn WASPA Open (England) - 4 October 2026

Winner: Elliott Bellefontaine
Runner-up: Ian Aggett
Plate Winner: Martin Bellefontaine
Junior Winner: Jacob Hodds

Semi-finals

• Elliott Bellefontaine bt Richard Roper 3-0
• Ian Aggett bt Michael Mayes 1-0

Final

• Elliott Bellefontaine bt Ian Aggett 3-2

Worthing Plate (England) - 20 September 2026

Winner: Rinaldo van Dijk
Runner-up: Joe Parody

Final

• Rinaldo van Dijk bt Joe Parody 4-0

Worthing Shield (England) - 20 September 2026

Winner: Andy McGovern
Runner-up: Joel Palmer-Jones

Final

• Andy McGovern bt Joel Palmer-Jones 4-1

Genova (Italy) - 3 October 2026

1. Samuele Bignardi
2. Tommaso Sani
3. Alberto Capoferri
4. Luca Bignardi

Catanzaro (Italy) - 3 October 2026

1. Vittorio Giummo
2. Angelo De Santis
3. Antonio Di Lieto
4. Domenico Gigliotti

Lamezia (Italy) - 29 September 2026

1. Francesco Pujia
2. Gianpaolo Pulici
3. Domenico Gigliotti

Dagenham Club WASPA (England) - 15 October 2026

1. Gary Gladwell
2. Joe Parody
3. Adam Jackson
4. Martin Colwell

Sheffield Flickers WASPA (England) - 14 October 2026

1. Luca Lanzani
2. Simon Bryan
3. Trevor Allen

Yorkshire WASPA (England) - 15 October 2026

1. Craig Heward
2. Luca Lanzani
3. Kevin Adderley

🌍 WASPA Around the World: 6 Events, 4 Countries, Plenty of Table Football Action! 🎯

From Belgium to South Africa, via England and Australia, WASPA players have been busy competing and keeping the spirit of table football alive. Here's a quick look at six recent events from around the globe!

🇧🇪 Belgium - SC Flanders

Six players contested a round-robin tournament, with Jos Ceulemans finishing unbeaten to claim victory.

🏆 Final Standings:

1. Jos Ceulemans
2. David Wouters
3. Geert Leys
4. Vincent Wouters
5. Stéphane Lambert
6. Eric Weber

🇿🇦 South Africa - Easterns

The first South African WASPA event of the season saw five players battle it out on October 10. Ian Clarke once again proved too strong for the opposition.

🏆 Final Standings:

1. Ian Clarke
2. Rui Dos Santos
3. Gary Downs
4. Christopher Paolini
5. Craig Smith

🏴 England - Kent Invicta (Club WASPA)

Nine players, including several juniors, took part in Sunday's event. The Worthing contingent dominated the podium, with Malcolm Jamieson taking first place ahead of Chris Shilling.

🏆 Final Standings:

1. Malcolm Jamieson
2. Chris Shilling
3. Daryl Radwell
4. Terry Arnold
5. Hadley Chapman
6. Joel Palmer-Jones
7. Thomas Lacey
8. James Palmer-Jones
9. Izaak Kelly

🏴 England - Milton Keynes

A group of five players met for the club's monthly tournament, with Paul Gildersleve winning all four of his matches to secure the title.

🏆 Final Standings:

1. Paul Gildersleve
2. David Parsons
3. Mark Green
4. Graham Farmer
5. Harry Staszewski

🇦🇺 Australia - Perth

A small but competitive gathering at Sports TFC of Western Australia saw three players compete in home-and-away matches. Hugh Best won all four games to take the honours.

🏆 Final Standings:

1. Hugh Best
2. Noel Mani
3. Des Devine

🇦🇺 Australia - Sydney (Northern Falcons)

Northern Falcons welcomed guests from Hipfingerz for a great evening of table football. Local player Eliot Kennedy was flawless, winning all four rounds of the Swiss tournament.

🏆 Final Standings:

1. Eliot Kennedy
2. Adrian Grunbach
3. Steve Dettre
4. Geoff Sirmai (Hipfingerz)
5. Jonty Brener
6. Katelyn Grunbach
7. Louis Dettre
8. John Palamara (Hipfingerz)

👏 A huge thank you to all organizers and players for keeping WASPA competitions active across multiple continents. We always look forward to welcoming reports from even more clubs and countries in the weeks ahead!

#WASPA #TableFootball #Subbuteo #FISTF #AroundTheWorld 🌍⚽🏆

🇦🇷 Subbuteo is back in Buenos Aires!

After a long hiatus, table football returned to Argentina with the first WASPA tournament held in Buenos Aires.

Eight players came together for a memorable day of competition, friendship, and passion for the game.

A huge congratulations to Gregorio Caro, who not only helped bring the local community together but also won the tournament, defeating Gerónimo Sarmiento 1-0 in the final.

Well done as well to semi-finalists Patricio Echevarrieta and Christopher Wander.

This event could mark the beginning of a new era for Subbuteo in Argentina and perhaps across South America. We hope it inspires other groups of players to organize events and help our wonderful game continue to grow.

👏 Thank you to all participants for making a little piece of WASPA history!

A fantastic day of table football, friendship and fundraising! ❤️

Players from across the community gathered to celebrate and remember Dave, a huge Batman fan. A specially commissioned trophy featuring Batman on a Subbuteo base was presented to Kevin Cordell, who claimed the main event title with a 1-0 victory over Brandon Lavender in the final.

There were plenty of other winners throughout the day, including Simon Hawley (Plate), Gary Birch (Solent Cup), Connor Gregory (Junior Final), and Michelle Claydon (Ladies Trophy). A special award was also presented to Sarah Christopher in recognition of her outstanding work as Tournament Director.

Most importantly, the event raised an incredible £670 for Meningitis Now, with further donations still to come. A wonderful tribute to Dave and a great demonstration of the spirit of our table football community.

🏆 Monthly WASPA - October 2026

Congratulations to Gary Birch, who claimed his first WASPA title with a perfect record of four wins from four games. He finished ahead of Jason Christopher and Andy McGovern in a strong field.

Final Standings 🥇 Gary Birch
🥈 Jason Christopher
🥉 Andy McGovern

Thank you to everyone who took part, donated, organised, and helped make both events such a success.

Morecambe Bay SC in the spotlight

This week, the Morecambe Bay club came together to celebrate another milestone as we presented the honours to the players following their success in winning the WASPA Development League 2025-2026.

The club continues to meet regularly and is delighted to welcome new members to the group. Special thanks to Luca Lanzani for his dedication in organising the club and being our valued point of contact.

Congratulations to all the players on a fantastic achievement! 🏆👏

📸 Morecambe Bay players celebrating their WASPA Development League 2025-2026 title during this week's club gathering. 🏆🎉

Maryland Subbuteo Club Hosts October WASPA Event

The Maryland Subbuteo Club hosted a WASPA tournament on Saturday, October 3, featuring a four-player double round-robin format.

After a closely contested evening, the final standings were:

1. Dan Cranston - 16 points
2. Paul Eyes - 14 points
3. Andrew Zunino - 3 points
4. Michael Buccheri - 3 points

Having drawn their first encounter, the battle for first place came down to the final-round showdown between Dan Cranston and Paul Eyes. Dan secured the title with a 3-1 victory, including an unusual goal scored directly from a corner kick that deflected off Paul's goalkeeper and into the net.

The final round also saw Michael Buccheri claim a 1-0 victory over Andrew Zunino, earning his first win of the tournament.

Congratulations to Dan Cranston on taking the tournament victory, and thanks to the Maryland Subbuteo Club for hosting another successful WASPA event.

🌍 WASPA Rankings & Results – September 2026

After publishing the Top 10 rankings in every category yesterday, we are now delighted to release the full WASPA rankings and tournament results for September 2026! 🏆⚽

We had an huge tournament in Macerata with more than 60 players involved

Results file

Rankings file

It has been a very encouraging start to the new season, with activity spread across several countries and many clubs already making their mark.

📊 Some interesting facts from September

✅ 34 WASPA events were held during the month.

🏴 England once again led the way, hosting 20 tournaments. The remaining events took place in 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇳🇱 the Netherlands and 🇮🇹 Italy.

🎉 We are pleased to welcome three new organizers to the WASPA family:

• 🇮🇹 PB Subbuteo Fidenza
• 🏴 North London TSL
• 🏴 Sheffield Flickers

A warm welcome to these new clubs and organizers!

👦 Junior rankings are now reserved for players born in 2010 or later. At present, only seven clubs qualify for the Junior Club Ranking. A club enters this ranking once it has at least three juniors in the individual rankings.

📅 If some junior players do not appear in the rankings, it probably means that we do not have their date of birth. Please send us the missing information so that we can keep our records up to date.

Club Rebels Genova, best Junior club last season

🏟️ No fewer than 38 clubs across the three club divisions have already scored points this season.

🥇 Congratulations to Luca Lanzani (Morecambe Bay SC), who becomes the first leader of the 2026-2027 Individual Season Ranking.

🔄 As always at the start of a season, some players may have changed clubs. If you notice any mistake in the rankings, please let us know and we will be happy to correct it.

📖 New WASPA Handbook

September was also the perfect time to publish the new WASPA Handbook, featuring clearer and easier-to-understand rules.

👉 Read the new Handbook here:

WASPA Handbook

England had numerous fantastic events in September

⚠️ Reminder for Organizers

This season, we would like to insist on the following point:

Any tournament that is not announced in advance or is restricted to invited players only will be counted as a Club WASPA event.

Australian and ISngapore players meeting in Melbourne

🤝 We Need More National Organizers

We are still looking for volunteers willing to help publish fixtures and coordinate activity in their country.

✅ Richard Roper is already doing a fantastic job as the official fixtures coordinator for England.

✅ We also have candidates interested in helping in Argentina and Italy.

🌍 However, we would love to involve more people from other countries to support the continued development of the circuit.

Solent players still in action

💡 Your Ideas Are Welcome

The WASPA circuit continues to grow thanks to the enthusiasm of players, clubs and organizers around the world.

If you have ideas to:

• develop the circuit,
• attract new players,
• create new tournaments,
• or help establish WASPA activity in new countries,

please do not hesitate to contact us!

📱 Stay Connected

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🚀 Looking Ahead

We are now ready to collect the October 2026 results and look forward to another month of exciting table football action around the world.

Thank you to all players, clubs, organizers and supporters for helping WASPA continue to grow.

Have a great day and keep on flicking! ⚽

Vincent Coppenolle
WASPA Circuit

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