The WASPA April 2026 rankings are now available!

Excel file with rankings and statistics

PDF file with results

Action from the latest tournament in Melbourne

We experienced another excellent month, with 37 tournaments added to the records. Among them was a special “Club WASPA” event in England, where David Hunter was declared the winner. It was a particularly emotional moment, as David sadly passed away a few weeks ago, and the community was deeply affected by the unexpected news.

Over the course of the month, Italy and England organized events using the old rules, while regional tournaments were held across a wide range of countries, including Australia, Belgium, England, France (for the first time this season), Greece, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, South Africa, and Wales. This once again highlights the global reach and dynamism of the WASPA circuit.

Ian Aggett won the latest Chesterfield tournament

If you have any questions about the circuit, please do not hesitate to contact us – we are always happy to help.

Thinking about joining the WASPA circuit?
👉 The circuit is open to all Subbuteo groups, whether you are an established club or a new initiative. We are welcoming returning clubs, new clubs, and several ambitious projects already in development.

We are also excited to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the WASPA circuit this coming May!
👉 All your ideas to mark this milestone are more than welcome – let’s make it a great celebration together.

Below, you will find an analysis of the latest rankings generated by AI. While neutral by nature, it offers an interesting perspective on how artificial intelligence interprets the evolution of our circuit.

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Vincent Coppenolle
WASPA Organizer
📧 vincentcoppenolle@gmail.com

📊 WASPA Rankings – April 2026

Key Insights and Trends

🔝 1. Individual Rankings: Strong UK Dominance

The April 2026 WASPA ranking is clearly led by Malcolm Jamieson (Scotland) with 634.48 points, ahead of Ian Aggett (England) and Jason Christopher (England).

Key observations:

• The UK dominates the top of the ranking, especially England.
• The Top 10 includes multiple English players, confirming a strong national depth.
• Belgium is well represented with:
  • Matthias Averlant (6th)
  • Vincent Coppenolle (20th)
• There is good international spread (Australia, South Africa, Netherlands, Italy), but mostly outside the very top.

👉 Conclusion:
The elite level is still heavily concentrated in the UK, but other nations remain competitive.

Action in Gillingham

📈 2. Season Ranking vs Overall Ranking: Different Dynamics

Interestingly, the season ranking tells a slightly different story:

• Jason Christopher is #1 in the season ranking (275.56 points) 
• Malcolm Jamieson is #2, despite being #1 overall
• Matthias Averlant is #3, showing strong recent performances

👉 Key insight:

• The overall ranking rewards consistency over time
• The season ranking highlights current form

✅ This suggests that:

• Some players (like Jamieson) dominate long-term
• Others (like Christopher or Averlant) are currently peaking

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🌍 3. Nations Ranking: England Far Ahead

By points:

• 🇬🇧 England: 2284.33
• 🇧🇪 Belgium: 1039.8
• 🇦🇺 Australia: 949.7 

👉 England has more than double the points of Belgium, which is second.

By depth (places ranking):

• England leads again with the highest cumulative placements
• Belgium and Australia confirm their position as main challengers

👉 Key takeaway:

• England dominates both quality AND depth
• Belgium has strong top players but less depth
• Australia is very competitive and consistent

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🏟️ 4. Club Rankings: English Supremacy Continues

Top Clubs:

1. Solent Subbuteo Club (England) – 677.01 pts
2. Worthing Fivestar (England)
3. Bristol Subbuteo FC (England) 

👉 All Top 5 clubs are English.

What this means:

• England benefits from strong club structures
• Clubs combine:
  • regular events
  • multiple high-level players
  • good organization

✅ Example:

• Solent Subbuteo Club has both:
  • the season #1 player (Jason Christopher)
  • strong squad depth

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🚀 5. Development & Emerging Clubs

Development League:

• Morecambe Bay SC (England) leads
• Club Rebels Genova (Italy) is 2nd

👉 This shows:

• England dominates the present
• Italy is building the future through development

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👶 6. Junior Rankings: Italy Leading the Future

The junior circuit is clearly dominated by Italy, especially:

• Samuele Bignardi
• Tommaso Sani
• Multiple players from Club Rebels Genova 

👉 Major insight:

• Club Rebels Genova = the top junior academy globally
• Italy is investing heavily in youth

✅ Belgium also appears with:

• Maxim Grosdent (#8 junior)

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⚖️ 7. Key Strategic Trends

1. England = Current Dominance

• Best players
• Strongest clubs
• Highest participation

2. Italy = Future Power

• Dominates junior ranking
• Strong club development (Genova)

3. Belgium = Competitive Elite Nation

• Strong top players
• High global ranking (#2 nation)
• Slight lack of depth compared to England

WASPA are also held in Romania

4. Global Expansion

• Strong presence from:
  • Australia
  • South Africa
  • Netherlands

👉 WASPA is truly global, not just European anymore.

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🔍 8. Final Takeaways

✅ Clear hierarchy today:

1. England (dominance)
2. Belgium / Australia (challengers)
3. Others (competitive but behind)

✅ Biggest trend:

• Shift could come from younger Italian generation

✅ Winning formula (visible in data):

• Active clubs
• Regular events
• Strong youth programs

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🎯 Conclusion

The WASPA circuit in April 2026 shows a very structured and mature ecosystem:

• England remains the benchmark at all levels
• Belgium continues to perform strongly at the top level
• Italy is preparing the future through junior excellence
• Clubs are central to success, not just individual players