Royals Quartet Earns Victoria Call-Up as Club Sets a New Benchmark

Essendon Royals’ commitment to nurturing young talent has been rewarded in spectacular fashion, with four current juniors selected in Victoria’s under-15 squads for July’s Emerging Matildas and Emerging Socceroos Championships. The Royals are the only non-A-League or FV Academy club to boast at least two representatives in both the boys’ and girls’ programs – an […]
Women’s Match Report: Royals Held by Late Box Hill Fightback

Essendon Royals were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw after a spirited Box Hill United comeback denied the home side what looked like a certain three points at Cross Keys Reserve on Saturday. Boosted by mid-season additions Olivia Wood, Alana Cerne, and debutant Deven Jackson, the Royals came into the fixture riding a strong […]
Men’s Match Report: Royals Suffer Heavy Blow Against Ruthless Springvale

Four weeks ago, the Essendon Royals were at the summit of the VPL 2 Men’s competition, as the league hit the half-way mark. Four weeks later, they are battling for their spot in the play-offs. Such is life in the ruthless Victorian Premier League. Essendon Royals endured another punishing Saturday evening at Cross Keys Reserve, […]
Luv-a-Duck Women’s Match Preview: Refreshed Royals Women Set To Stake Claim For Top Four

Boosted by some headline mid-season reinforcements, the Royals women are set to stake their claim for the top four as they host Box Hill United at Cross Keys Reserve on Saturday. It’s a jam-packed day of football at the Keys! The festivities begin with the U20 Royals women at 10 am, followed by the U23 […]
Men’s Geelong Holiday Inn & Suites Match Preview: Royals Men Look To Bounce Back in Blockbuster Double Header at the Keys

After a disappointing defeat in last week’s local derby, Essendon will look to set things right in a Saturday double-header at Cross Keys Reserve. It’s a jam-packed day of football at the Keys, as the day begins with U20 Royals women at 10 am, followed by the U23 men at 12:45 pm. Our NPLW side […]
Royals Secure Trio of Mid-Season Signings Ahead of Brunswick Juventus Clash

The Essendon Royals are thrilled to welcome three exciting additions to the club’s NPLW Senior Women’s squad, with Alana Cerne, Deven Jackson, and Olivia Wood all signing on ahead of tonight’s clash with Brunswick Juventus. The reinforcements arrive at a pivotal time in the season, boosting depth and quality as the Royals look to push […]
Nicholas James Lawyers: A Special Thank You

This Friday night when we take on Pascoe Vale at Cross Keys Reserve, we’ll be celebrating with major sponsors Nicholas James Lawyers – a chance for our club to say thanks for years of support. Nick Terziovski and the team at Nicholas James Lawyers have been part of the Royals family for quite some time […]
Essendon Royals 2025 Winter School Holiday Program with Vaughan Coveny

Looking for a fun and engaging way to keep your kids active during the school holidays? The Essendon Royals Soccer Club is excited to announce our 2025 Winter School Holiday Program, expertly designed and led by our Head of Football, Vaughan Coveny. This two-day intensive program offers a rare opportunity for boys and girls aged […]
Luv-a-Duck Women’s Match Preview: Royals Host Cellar-Dwellers Brunswick in Crucial Clash

Despite a defeat at Olympic Village, the Essendon Royals women will take heart from a brave display away to the league leaders in their last outing as they prepare for the visit of Brunswick Juventus on Saturday. A hat-trick from the NPLW’s top scorer Sawa Matsuda was the difference, as the Japanese striker took home […]
Match Preview: Royals host Paco in Must-Win Derby

The Essendon Royals men will look to bounce back from successive defeats in VPL2 as they host Pascoe Vale at Cross Keys Reserve on Friday night, in a local derby that shapes as a must-win in the race for promotion. Already without the services of first team mainstays Phil Riccobene and Dean Clarke, the Royals […]