The A League has introduced a new format this season, with teams competing with three players instead of four. This change is expected to provide a fresh challenge for the teams and players as they battle for league points.
The opening fixtures have set the stage for another competitive season of squash, with teams looking to make a strong start and establish themselves at the top of the standings.
Atla Storm 1–2 Argosy
Argosy secured the team victory in a closely contested fixture, with David Norman and Malcolm Levy recording wins for the visitors.
Ashley Sandyford-Sykes produced a strong performance for Atla Storm in the opening match, taking the first game 11–4 against David Norman. Norman fought back to win 3–2 in a match that went the distance.
Malcolm Levy then extended Argosy's lead with a convincing 3–0 win over Phil Butler, winning all three games 11–5.
Fraser Dorling completed a 3–0 victory over Richard Cretney, with Atla Storm claiming the final match 14–12, 13–11, 11–9.
Moore Dixon Jaguars 3–0 Buchanan & Pitts Racketeers Buccaneers
The Moore Dixon Jaguars made a strong start to the season with a clean sweep over Buchanan & Pitts Racketeers Buccaneers.
Joshua Green opened with a 3–1 win over Patrick Fitzpatrick, followed by another 3–1 victory for Shaun Wyllie against Ben Leith.
Lance Wyllie completed the Jaguars' clean sweep with a 3–0 victory over Jonathan Gower-Jackson.
Phil Shaw Vehicles 2–1 Team Aon
Phil Shaw Vehicles secured a 2–1 victory over Team Aon, with Hamish Thornton and Mark Webster-Smith both recording wins.
Thornton defeated Jason Crease 3–0, while Webster-Smith followed with a 3–1 win over Liam Davies. Team Aon responded with a straight-games victory for Nathan Quilliam against Mark Henson.
The Tenacious Titans 0–3 The Tin Whisperers
The Tin Whisperers recorded a convincing 3–0 win over The Tenacious Titans.
Thomas Whiteway won 3–0 against Harvey Douglas, followed by a hard-fought 3–2 victory for Ben Peach over Dafydd Lewis.
Dasa Brynjolffssen completed the clean sweep with a 3–0 win against Clare Townsend.
Summary
The new three-player A League format has produced an exciting opening round, with several closely contested matches and strong performances from the Jaguars, Phil Shaw Vehicles, and The Tin Whisperers.
A League Standings
The Tin Whisperers and Moore Dixon Jaguars share the lead at the top of the A League standings, both with 12 points, following the opening fixtures of the 2026/2027 season.
Phil Shaw Vehicles and Argosy sit just behind on 9 points, while Atla Storm, Team Aon, Buchanan & Pitts Racketeers Buccaneers and The Tenacious Titans will be looking to build on their opening results.
Position Team Points
1 The Tin Whisperers 12
2 Moore Dixon Jaguars 12
3 Phil Shaw Vehicles 9
4 Argosy 9
5 Atla Storm 5
6 Team Aon 4
7 Buchanan & Pitts Racketeers Buccaneers 2
8 The Tenacious Titans 2
