Essendon Royals Announce Senior Men’s Fixtures for 2025
The Essendon Royals are thrilled to announce the release of the fixtures for the 2025 Senior Men’s season. As the team gears up for another exciting year in Victorian football, we would like to extend our gratitude to Football Victoria and Moonee Valley City Council Officers for their support during the fixturing process. Their collaboration ensures that JH Allan Reserve will host our Senior Men’s games during the opening rounds of the season, allowing us to play home games in the Moonee Valley for the first time since our promotion to the NPL/VPL tiers.
The season kicks off with a home opener against Altona City on Saturday, 8th February at 3:00 PM at JH Allan Reserve. The Royals Men are expected to return to Cross Keys Reserve on Saturday, 5th April, following the conclusion of the cricket allocation, when we welcome Box Hill United.
Double-headers with our NPL Women’s side are set to be a feature of the 2025 season, bringing the whole Royals community together for days of football action.
Our regular home time slot for Senior Men’s games has moved up to 7.30pm, following the introduction of VPL2 U19s into the Senior Matchday Program. This means U19 and U23 fixtures will be played on Saturdays and Sunday at home, depending on other fixturing in the NPLW, JBNPL and JGNPL.
As always, fixtures remain subject to change due to Cup Rounds, Council ground works, and other factors. We encourage fans to stay updated via our website and social channels for the latest information.
Key Marquee Fixtures
The 2025 season is packed with exciting clashes, but some matches stand out as must-see events:
- Round 7 (22nd March): A local derby against Brunswick Juventus at JH Allan Reserve.
- Round 9 (5th April): The first home game back at Cross Keys Reserve, featuring a thrilling clash against Box Hill United as part of a double-header with the NPL Women’s side.
- Round 18 (13th June): Another intense rivalry match against Pascoe Vale, under the lights at Cross Keys Reserve.
- Round 12 (2nd May): We resume rivalries with former State League 1 NW foes Whittlesea United, at Cross Keys Reserve.
- Round 26 (24th August): The Royals conclude the season at home against Boroondara Carey Eagles.
Full 2025 Senior Men’s Fixture List
| Round | Date | Time | Venue | Opponent |
| 1 | 08/02/25 (Sat) | 3:00 PM | JH Allan Reserve | Altona City SC |
| 2 | 14/02/25 (Fri) | 8:30 PM | Eltham North Reserve | Eltham Redbacks FC |
| 3 | 22/02/25 (Sat) | 3:00 PM | JH Allan Reserve | North Geelong Warriors SC |
| 4 | 28/02/25 (Fri) | 7:30 PM | Mahoneys Reserve | Nunawading City FC |
| 5 | 07/03/25 (Fri) | 7:30 PM | Hosken Reserve | Pascoe Vale FC |
| 6 | 14/03/25 (Fri) | 8:30 PM | Serbian Sports Centre | Springvale White Eagles FC |
| 7 | 22/03/25 (Sat) | 3:00 PM | JH Allan Reserve | Brunswick Juventus FC |
| 8 | 29/03/25 (Sat) | 6:00 PM | Stead Park | Geelong SC |
| 9 | 05/04/25 (Sat) | 6:00 PM | Cross Keys Reserve | Box Hill United FC |
| 10 | 11/04/25 (Fri) | 7:30 PM | Cross Keys Reserve | Werribee City FC |
| 11 | 26/04/25 (Sat) | 6:00 PM | John McEwen Reserve | Goulburn Valley Suns FC |
| 12 | 02/05/25 (Fri) | 7:30 PM | Cross Keys Reserve | Whittlesea United SC |
| 13 | 10/05/25 (Sat) | 3:00 PM | Wilcox Field | Boroondara Eagles FC |
| 14 | 16/05/25 (Fri) | 8:30 PM | HC Kim Reserve | Altona City SC |
| 15 | 23/05/25 (Fri) | 7:30 PM | Cross Keys Reserve | Eltham Redbacks FC |
| 16 | 31/05/25 (Sat) | 5:00 PM | Elcho Park | North Geelong Warriors SC |
| 17 | 06/06/25 (Fri) | 7:30 PM | Cross Keys Reserve | Nunawading City FC |
| 18 | 13/06/25 (Fri) | 7:30 PM | Cross Keys Reserve | Pascoe Vale FC |
| 19 | 21/06/25 (Sat) | 6:00 PM | Cross Keys Reserve | Springvale White Eagles FC |
| 20 | 27/06/25 (Fri) | 8:30 PM | CB Smith Reserve | Brunswick Juventus FC |
| 21 | 05/07/25 (Sat) | 7:00 PM | Cross Keys Reserve | Geelong SC |
| 22 | 18/07/25 (Fri) | 7:30 PM | Wembley Park | Box Hill United FC |
| 23 | 25/07/25 (Fri) | 8:30 PM | Costas Mitre 10 Park | Werribee City FC |
| 24 | 02/08/25 (Sat) | 7:00 PM | Cross Keys Reserve | Goulburn Valley Suns FC |
| 25 | 15/08/25 (Fri) | 8:30 PM | Gilwell Park | Whittlesea United SC |
| 26 | 24/08/25 (Sun) | 3:00 PM | Cross Keys Reserve | Boroondara Eagles FC |
Stay tuned to our social media channels for updates and reminders about key fixtures. Let’s make 2025 another season to remember for the Royals!