Essendon Royals return to NPLW action this Saturday afternoon riding high after a confidence-boosting week on two fronts—and they’ll need every bit of that belief as they welcome second-placed Alamein FC to Cross Keys Reserve. Vince Battiato’s side claimed an impressive 1-0 league win over FC Bulleen Lions last time out in the NPLW, their […]
After surging back from two goals down to claim a point against Werribee in Round 10, the Essendon Royals will hit the road on Anzac Day weekend to face the Goulburn Valley Suns. In a madcap finish, Graham Kelly bagged the equaliser in the 92nd minute, after a remarkable triple save from Werribee backup keeper […]
In a night that had it all – early heartbreak, late drama, and a goalkeeper turned emergency shot-stopper – the Essendon Royals staged a remarkable second-half comeback to secure a 2-2 draw with Werribee City at Cross Keys Reserve. The Royals were caught cold from the start under the lights and backed by a healthy […]
Essendon Royals made it three straight wins against NPLW heavyweights FC Bulleen Lions, grinding out a well-earned 1-0 victory at Cross Keys Reserve on Saturday afternoon. In what’s fast becoming one of the most intriguing match-ups in Victorian women’s football, the Royals once again proved to be Bulleen’s bogey side—this time edging their way to […]
The Essendon Royals will look to continue their successful streak as Bulleen’s ‘bogey side’ when the reigning minor premiers visit Cross Keys Reserve on Saturday afternoon. Vince Battiato’s newly-promoted team stunned the NPLW giants not once, but twice last season. The Lions were comfortable favourites in Round 1 at the Veneto Club, but Audrey Oastler […]
Back on the winners list, the Essendon Royals men have a second straight home game at Cross Keys on Friday night, with a chance to cement their status as promotion contenders. The Royals emerged as deserved victors from Saturday’s tussle with Box Hill United, dictating terms for the majority of proceedings. Essendon found the breakthrough […]
Our 2025 Men’s Match Reports are proudly brought to you by ConnectOS. By the time the final whistle pierced the Essendon air, Cross Keys Reserve felt like home again. Essendon Royals didn’t just return home on Saturday — they reclaimed territory. Cross Keys was the stage, and a youthful, fearless squad was ready to steal […]
Essendon Royals received another harsh lesson in the importance of moments at Cross Keys Reserve on Saturday, losing 3-1 to Preston Lions in a rematch of last year’s NPLW semi-final Vince Battiato’s side played plenty of good football, and made some great chances on the day, but in the end a 17-minute spell in which […]
Home, sweet home! The Essendon Royals men are set to return to our beloved Cross Keys Reserve for the first time this season, facing Box Hill United in the second act of Saturday’s massive double-header with our NPLW side. CLICK HERE FOR ALL MATCHDAY INFO The Royals suffered a disappointing defeat away in Geelong in […]
Essendon Royals are set for a blockbuster semi-final rematch with the Preston Lions on Saturday afternoon, as part one of a huge double header with the VPL2 men’s side to celebrate the return to Cross Keys Reserve. CLICK HERE FOR ALL MATCHDAY INFO The Royals women suffered their first defeat of the season on Saturday […]
