The Essendon Royals senior men host Nunawading City on Friday night, knowing nothing less than three points will do if they’re to keep pace with the promotion-chasing pack. If an away trip to Elcho Park in Round 16 wasn’t daunting enough, the weekend’s task was made even tougher with a plethora of late outs. Irish […]
The Essendon Royals senior women were gallant in defeat on Saturday evening, going down in a five-goal thriller to league leaders Heidelberg at Olympic Village. Essendon were on the wrong end of another masterclass from the NPLW’s leading goalscorer Sawa Matsuda, who displayed her aerial prowess and goal-poaching instincts as she netted her second hattrick […]
Essendon Royals head to Olympic Village this Saturday afternoon full of confidence, aiming to maintain their excellent recent form against current NPLW leaders Heidelberg United. Despite Tuesday night’s NIKE FC Cup exit to Bundoora, the Royals arrive in fine spirits following three consecutive league victories – including last weekend’s memorable 3-0 win over rivals South […]
Saturday afternoon sees a battle royale at Elcho Park as Essendon Royals make the tricky trip down the highway to take on an in-form North Geelong Warriors. It’s tight at the top of VPL2, and with just a single point separating the Royals from their hosts, the result could have huge implications for both clubs’ […]
This Saturday presents a very special occasion on and off the pitch for the Essendon Royals women’s programme, as our Senior Women host South Melbourne at Cross Keys Reserve. This season marks three decades of Essendon Royals women’s football, from our first trail‑blazing side in 1995 through to today’s NPLW squad, and the next generation […]
The Essendon Royals head into Friday night’s showpiece fixture with a slender goal difference advantage over the visiting Eltham Redbacks, as the VPL2 title race heats up. The stakes and the pressure on this promotion bout are only heightened by Brunswick Juventus, who trail the pair by just two points with a game in hand, […]
Essendon Royals secured their second straight league victory in impressive style, running out comfortable 5-1 winners over FV Academy at the Home of the Matildas on Saturday afternoon. Despite falling behind early, the Royals responded emphatically, delivering one of their most assured attacking performances of the season. FV Academy opened the scoring after just 10 […]
Under the lights at HC Kim Reserve, Essendon Royals produced a second-half blitz to overwhelm Altona City 5-2 on Friday night. Trailing 2-1 at halftime, the Royals fired home four unanswered goals after the break to grab all three points—and top spot in the VPL2 standings ahead of next week’s blockbuster with Eltham Redbacks. The […]
The Essendon Royals Reverse Raffle is back for 2025! One of the stand-out nights on the Royals social calendar, the Reverse Raffle is a wonderful opportunity for the wider Royals family to come together at Cross Keys Reserve. There’s nothing quite like the buzz of a Reverse Raffle. It’s the slow-burn suspense, the roar when […]
Join us for a glamorous afternoon of food, cocktails and community connection as part of Female Football Month. The Royals Ladies Soirée will take place on Saturday, June 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the beautiful Penny Young Restaurant and Bar in Moonee Ponds. Enjoy a relaxed, fun afternoon with a cocktail-style food menu, […]
