The dust has finally settled across the tables at The Circle, the bolter fire has faded, and the Warp rifts have begun to close. After three intense, hard-fought rounds of 2,000-point Warhammer 40,000 action, our TC 40K Autumn 2026 Long War League has officially crowned its champion!
From towering Imperial Knights striding across the ruins to massive Ork Waaaghs! and Chaos Daemons materializing in force, this league showcased the very best of our local competitive and narrative hobby community.
Here is the full breakdown of how the battles unfolded, the army lists that carried players to glory, and the final standings.
Round 1: Opening Salvos
The opening round immediately set the tone for the campaign with explosive action, tight tactical draws, and commanding masterclasses.
- Brian (Orks) came out swinging against Simon (Necrons), overwhelming the silver tide with a 16–4 win (99–67).
- Cedric (Chaos Daemons) edged out Kris (Imperial Knights) in a gritty 11–9 struggle (76–68), proving that daemon flesh can indeed test ancient battle plate.
- Ricardo (Dark Angels) launched an unstoppable Ravenwing assault, shutting out Gilles (Emperor’s Children) 20–0.
- Hai (Orks) and Ray (Blood Angels) battled to an ultra-close 10–10 deadlock (80–84).
📄 View the Round 1 Army Lists:
👉 TC 40K 2000 League Autumn 26 — Round 1 Army Lists
Round 2: The Mid-War Stalemate
Round 2 will be remembered as the round of razor-thin margins. With three out of four games ending in draws, every single secondary objective mattered.
- On the top table, Cedric (Chaos Daemons) and Ricardo (Dark Angels) clashed in an epic slugfest that ended in a dead heat: 10–10 (90–88).
- Ray (Blood Angels) secured the only decisive victory of the round, bringing divine wrath upon Brian (Orks) with a commanding 17–3 result (85–63).
- Gilles (Emperor’s Children) and Hai (Orks) traded blows across the entire table for a bloody 10–10 draw (98–95).
- Kris (Imperial Knights) and Simon (Necrons) stalemated in a literal dead heat, finishing 10–10 with an identical 88–88 game score!
📄 View the Round 2 Army Lists:
👉 TC 40K 2000 League Autumn 26 — Round 2 Army Lists
Round 3: The Decisive Clashes
With the title wide open heading into the finale, Round 3 saw dominant performances across every single board.
- Ricardo (Dark Angels) cemented his claim to the throne, outmaneuvering Hai (Orks) 16–4 (99–68) with disciplined Ravenwing speed.
- Cedric (Chaos Daemons) dominated Ray (Blood Angels) with a crushing 19–1 victory (92–44) to keep the pressure on for first place.
- Kris (Imperial Knights) unleashed maximum firepower against Brian (Orks), securing a flawless 20–0 sweep (100–20).
- Simon (Necrons) reanimated to secure a solid 14–6 win against Gilles (Space Marines) (72–97).
📄 View the Round 3 Army Lists:
👉 TC 40K 2000 League Autumn 26 — Round 3 Army Lists
Final League Standings
(Scoring: Win = 2 pts | Draw = 1 pt | Loss = 0 pts. Tiebreaker: Game Points)
| Rank | Commander | Faction | Match Pts | Record (W-D-L) | Game Pts (Tiebreaker) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1 | Ricardo | Dark Angels | 5 | 2 – 1 – 0 | 46 |
| 🥈 2 | Cedric | Chaos Daemons | 5 | 2 – 1 – 0 | 40 |
| 🥉 3 | Kris | Imperial Knights | 3 | 1 – 1 – 1 | 39 |
| 4 | Ray | Blood Angels | 3 | 1 – 1 – 1 | 28 |
| 4 | Simon | Necrons | 3 | 1 – 1 – 1 | 28 |
| 6 | Hai | Orks | 2 | 0 – 2 – 1 | 24 |
| 7 | Brian | Orks | 2 | 1 – 0 – 2 | 19 |
| 8 | Gilles | Emperor’s Children / Space Marines | 1 | 0 – 1 – 2 | 16 |
Congratulations & What’s Next!
A massive congratulations to Ricardo for piloting the Unforgiven Ravenwing all the way to the top of the podium! 🦅🥇
Huge shout-outs to Cedric for an incredible 2nd place run with his Daemons, and Kris for locking in 3rd place with his devastating Knights.
To all eight commanders: thank you for taking part! The competitive spirit, sportsmanship, and beautifully painted armies on our tables made this league an absolute pleasure to run.